Polk State vs. CBC
Polk State ranked #-1 and CBC ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Polk State College and Columbia Basin 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 CBC ($8,239).
- CBC's students to faculty ratio (19 to 1) is lower than Polk State (20 to 1).
- Polk State (7,963 students) is larger than CBC (6,729 students) with more enrolled students.
- CBC ($6,509) has higher amount of financial aid than Polk State ($3,928).
- Polk State's graduation rate (34%) is higher than CBC (28%).

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

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Associate
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$6,194 In-State
$8,239 out-of-state
$8,239 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$6,509
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
6,729 (All undergraduate)
2,073 Online Students
Graduation Rate
28% Graduation Rate
11% Transfer-out Rate
Faculty & Staff
19 to 1 Students to Faculty
139 Faculties (full-time)
441 Staffs (full-time)
$70,243 Faculty Salary
$60,334 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Evening College
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,002 annual charge
-126 capacity
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