Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between Comparison between Polk State College and similar schools. Of the schools, 1 school was closed or not active. For the comparison, the schools are remained in the table. By school type, all 6 Comparison between Polk State College and similar schools are public. By school level, all 6 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broward College | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Public, four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| Palm Beach State College | Lake Worth, FL | Public, four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| Polk State College | Winter Haven, FL | Public, four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| Seminole State College of Florida | Sanford, FL | Public, four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| Valencia College | Orlando, FL | Public, four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| University of South Florida-St Petersburg | St. Petersburg, FL | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of Comparison between Polk State College and similar schools is $5,821 for State residents and $16,736 for out-of-state students. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broward College | $2,830 / $8,952 | - | 34% | 29:1 | 30,057 |
| Palm Beach State College | $3,050 / $10,910 | - | 41% | 27:1 | 24,223 |
| Polk State College | $3,366 / $12,272 | - | 32% | 20:1 | 8,180 |
| Seminole State College of Florida | $3,227 / $11,447 | - | 43% | 26:1 | 14,323 |
| Valencia College | $2,474 / $9,383 | - | 44% | 23:1 | 43,370 |
| University of South Florida-St Petersburg | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $5,821 / $16,736 | - | 0.00% | 18.00:1 | 4,727 |