Polk State vs. West Florida
Both Polk State College and University of West Florida are Public, 4 years schools located in Florida. The following statements compare Polk State College and University of West Florida with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- West Florida's tuition ($18,658) is more expensive than Polk State ($12,271).
- West Florida's acceptance rate (56.87%) is lower than West Florida (56.87%).
- West Florida has higher yield (26.88%) than West Florida (26.88%).
- Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,120.
- Polk State's students to faculty ratio (20 to 1) is lower than West Florida (22 to 1).
- West Florida (14,371 students) is larger than Polk State (7,963 students) with more enrolled students.
- West Florida ($8,250) has higher amount of financial aid than Polk State ($3,928).
- West Florida's graduation rate (62%) 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

University of West Florida
Public, 4 years • Pensacola, FL #192 National Universities, #15 in Florida more rivalsOffered Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Doctorate
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$5,776 In-State
$18,658 out-of-state
$18,658 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$8,250
Test Scores
1,120 SAT
23 ACT
Admission
56.87% Acceptance Rate
26.88% Yield
Enrollment
9,661 Undergraduate
4,710 Graduate
7,077 Online Students
Graduation Rate
62% Graduation Rate
6% Transfer-out Rate
88% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
22 to 1 Students to Faculty
322 Faculties (full-time)
1,165 Staffs (full-time)
$81,900 Faculty Salary
$55,757 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,124 annual charge
-1,534 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$5,405 annual charge
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