Polk State vs. Tacoma CC
Polk State ranked #-1 and Tacoma CC ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Polk State College and Tacoma Community 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 Tacoma CC ($11,030).
- Tacoma CC's students to faculty ratio (16 to 1) is lower than Polk State (20 to 1).
- Polk State (7,963 students) is larger than Tacoma CC (5,771 students) with more enrolled students.
- Tacoma CC ($6,271) has higher amount of financial aid than Polk State ($3,928).
- Polk State's graduation rate (34%) is higher than Tacoma CC (33%).

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
$4,920 In-State
$11,030 out-of-state
$11,030 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$6,271
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
5,771 (All undergraduate)
1,652 Online Students
Graduation Rate
33% Graduation Rate
17% Transfer-out Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
133 Faculties (full-time)
435 Staffs (full-time)
$75,476 Faculty Salary
$61,077 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Campus Living
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