MDC vs. Polk State
Both Miami Dade College and Polk State College are Public, 4 years schools located in Florida. The following statements compare Miami Dade College and Polk State College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Polk State's tuition ($12,271) is more expensive than MDC ($9,661).
- MDC's students to faculty ratio (17 to 1) is lower than Polk State (20 to 1).
- MDC (39,139 students) is larger than Polk State (7,963 students) with more enrolled students.
- MDC ($5,140) has higher amount of financial aid than Polk State ($3,928).
- MDC's graduation rate (45%) is higher than Polk State (34%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Associate
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$2,838 In-State
$9,661 out-of-state
$9,661 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$5,140
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
39,139 (All undergraduate)
13,092 Online Students
Graduation Rate
45% Graduation Rate
16% Transfer-out Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
667 Faculties (full-time)
2,417 Staffs (full-time)
$66,623 Faculty Salary
$59,734 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Associate
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$3,366 In-State
$12,271 out-of-state
$12,271 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$3,928
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
7,963 (All undergraduate)
3,276 Online Students
Graduation Rate
34% Graduation Rate
23% Transfer-out Rate
Faculty & Staff
20 to 1 Students to Faculty
153 Faculties (full-time)
467 Staffs (full-time)
$58,134 Faculty Salary
$50,438 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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