| Polk State vs. UCF |
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|---|---|---|
| Rankings* | #87 in National Universities #5 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 Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$3,366 Florida Residents $12,272 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$6,368 Florida Residents $22,467 Out-of-State |
| - | Graduate Tuition | $8,872 Florida Residents $28,657 Out-of-State |
| Less$2,152 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$7,880 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,278 SAT 27 ACT |
| - | Acceptance Rate | 41.04% |
| - | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 33.31% |
| Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores Work experience Personal statement or essay | |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller8,180 | Total Enrollment | Larger68,346 |
| Smaller8,180 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger58,662 |
| - | Graduate Student Population | 9,684 |
| Smaller3,334 | Online Student Population | Larger13,565 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower32% | Graduate Rate | Higher75% |
| Higher13% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower10% |
| - | Retention Rate | 93% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,582) | |
| Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,600) | |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty20 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty29 to 1 |
| 369 | Number of faculties | 2,173 |
| Lower$59,679 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$100,166 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.