Polk State vs. South Texas
Polk State ranked #-1 and South Texas ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Polk State College and South Texas 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 South Texas ($7,500).
- Polk State's students to faculty ratio (20 to 1) is lower than South Texas (22 to 1).
- South Texas (26,440 students) is larger than Polk State (7,963 students) with more enrolled students.
- Polk State ($3,928) has higher amount of financial aid than South Texas ($3,812).
- Polk State's graduation rate (34%) is higher than South Texas (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
$5,220 In-State
$7,500 out-of-state
$7,500 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$3,812
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
26,440 (All undergraduate)
6,423 Online Students
Graduation Rate
28% Graduation Rate
12% Transfer-out Rate
61% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
22 to 1 Students to Faculty
564 Faculties (full-time)
1,635 Staffs (full-time)
$57,526 Faculty Salary
$44,060 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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