Polk State vs. Whatcom CC
Polk State ranked #-1 and Whatcom CC ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Polk State College and Whatcom 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 Whatcom CC ($11,096).
- Whatcom CC's students to faculty ratio (12 to 1) is lower than Polk State (20 to 1).
- Polk State (7,963 students) is larger than Whatcom CC (3,490 students) with more enrolled students.
- Whatcom CC ($5,251) has higher amount of financial aid than Polk State ($3,928).
- Whatcom CC's graduation rate (36%) 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
Associate
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$5,146 In-State
$11,096 out-of-state
$11,096 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$5,251
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
3,490 (All undergraduate)
1,234 Online Students
Graduation Rate
36% Graduation Rate
13% Transfer-out Rate
Faculty & Staff
12 to 1 Students to Faculty
89 Faculties (full-time)
277 Staffs (full-time)
$75,169 Faculty Salary
$58,184 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Evening College
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$9,450 annual charge
-230 capacity
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