Polk State vs. Southwestern Adventist
Polk State ranked #-1 and Southwestern Adventist ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Polk State College and Southwestern Adventist University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Southwestern Adventist's tuition ($24,588) is more expensive than Polk State ($12,271).
- Southwestern Adventist's acceptance rate (55.52%) is lower than Southwestern Adventist (55.52%).
- Southwestern Adventist has higher yield (19.51%) than Southwestern Adventist (19.51%).
- Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,035.
- Southwestern Adventist's students to faculty ratio (12 to 1) is lower than Polk State (20 to 1).
- Polk State (7,963 students) is larger than Southwestern Adventist (817 students) with more enrolled students.
- Southwestern Adventist ($13,345) has higher amount of financial aid than Polk State ($3,928).
- Southwestern Adventist's graduation rate (41%) is higher than Polk State (34%).

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
Master's
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$24,588
Financial Aid
$13,345
Test Scores
1,035 SAT
19 ACT
Admission
55.52% Acceptance Rate
19.51% Yield
Enrollment
813 Undergraduate
4 Graduate
142 Online Students
Graduation Rate
41% Graduation Rate
32% Transfer-out Rate
70% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
12 to 1 Students to Faculty
47 Faculties (full-time)
129 Staffs (full-time)
$53,227 Faculty Salary
$49,174 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$4,464 annual charge
-375 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$4,464 annual charge
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