| Polk State vs. FIU |
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|---|---|---|
| Rankings* | #98 in National Universities #6 in Florida Colleges | |
| Public, four-years Baccalaureate/Associate's College | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$3,366 Florida Residents $12,272 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$6,565 Florida Residents $18,963 Out-of-State |
| - | Graduate Tuition | $11,334 Florida Residents $24,439 Out-of-State |
| Less$2,152 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$6,634 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,150 SAT 24 ACT |
| - | Acceptance Rate | 63.86% |
| - | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 39.95% |
| Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller8,180 | Total Enrollment | Larger55,609 |
| Smaller8,180 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger45,688 |
| - | Graduate Student Population | 9,921 |
| Smaller3,334 | Online Student Population | Larger14,804 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower32% | Graduate Rate | Higher69% |
| Lower13% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher17% |
| - | Retention Rate | 91% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,403) | |
| Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,836) | |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty20 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty24 to 1 |
| 369 | Number of faculties | 2,368 |
| Lower$59,679 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$95,411 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.