Polk State vs. Valley City State
Polk State ranked #-1 and Valley City State ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Polk State College and Valley City State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Valley City State's tuition ($13,478) is more expensive than Polk State ($12,271).
- Valley City State's acceptance rate (69.31%) is lower than Valley City State (69.31%).
- Valley City State has higher yield (56.89%) than Valley City State (56.89%).
- Valley City State's students to faculty ratio (12 to 1) is lower than Polk State (20 to 1).
- Polk State (7,963 students) is larger than Valley City State (1,754 students) with more enrolled students.
- Valley City State ($6,373) has higher amount of financial aid than Polk State ($3,928).
- Valley City State's graduation rate (48%) 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
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$8,514 In-State
$13,478 out-of-state
$13,478 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$6,373
Test Scores
Admission
69.31% Acceptance Rate
56.89% Yield
Enrollment
1,628 Undergraduate
126 Graduate
455 Online Students
Graduation Rate
48% Graduation Rate
29% Transfer-out Rate
66% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
12 to 1 Students to Faculty
73 Faculties (full-time)
192 Staffs (full-time)
$56,387 Faculty Salary
$48,708 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$2,800 annual charge
-462 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$4,480 annual charge
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