Polk State vs. USM
Polk State ranked #-1 and USM ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Polk State College and University System of Maryland-Research Centers 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 Polk State ($12,271).
- Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.
- Polk State (7,963 students) is larger than Polk State (7,963 students) with more enrolled students.
- Polk State ($3,928) has higher amount of financial aid than Polk State ($3,928).
- Both schools have same graduation rate of 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 System of Maryland-Research Centers
Public, 4 years • Baltimore, MD #MD in Maryland more rivalsOffered Degrees
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
Financial Aid
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
Graduation Rate
Faculty & Staff
57 Faculties (full-time)
232 Staffs (full-time)
$86,117 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
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