Polk State vs. UPRCA
Polk State ranked #-1 and UPRCA ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Polk State College and University of Puerto Rico-Carolina 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 UPRCA ($7,986).
- UPRCA's acceptance rate (52.73%) is lower than UPRCA (52.73%).
- UPRCA has higher yield (75.91%) than UPRCA (75.91%).
- Both schools have same SAT scores of 904.
- UPRCA's students to faculty ratio (17 to 1) is lower than Polk State (20 to 1).
- Polk State (7,963 students) is larger than UPRCA (2,428 students) with more enrolled students.
- UPRCA ($6,021) has higher amount of financial aid than Polk State ($3,928).
- UPRCA's graduation rate (40%) 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
Associate
Bachelor's
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$7,986
Financial Aid
$6,021
Test Scores
904 SAT
Admission
52.73% Acceptance Rate
75.91% Yield
Enrollment
2,428 (All undergraduate)
196 Online Students
Graduation Rate
40% Graduation Rate
14% Transfer-out Rate
76% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
96 Faculties (full-time)
300 Staffs (full-time)
$55,815 Faculty Salary
$37,537 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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