Bakersfield vs. Polk State
Bakersfield ranked #-1 and Polk State ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Bakersfield College and Polk State College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Bakersfield's tuition ($11,300) is more expensive than Polk State ($9,818).
- Polk State's students to faculty ratio (19 to 1) is lower than Bakersfield (31 to 1).
- Bakersfield (30,746 students) is larger than Polk State (10,318 students) with more enrolled students.
- Bakersfield ($4,975) has higher amount of financial aid than Polk State ($2,472).
- Polk State's graduation rate (35%) is higher than Bakersfield (21%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Associate
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$1,430 In-State
$11,300 out-of-state
$11,300 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$4,975
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
30,746 (All undergraduate)
7,554 Online Students
Graduation Rate
21% Graduation Rate
8% Transfer-out Rate
Faculty & Staff
31 to 1 Students to Faculty
379 Faculties (full-time)
820 Staffs (full-time)
$110,885 Faculty Salary
$74,595 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Associate
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$2,694 In-State
$9,818 out-of-state
$9,818 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$2,472
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
10,318 (All undergraduate)
4,120 Online Students
Graduation Rate
35% Graduation Rate
19% Transfer-out Rate
Faculty & Staff
19 to 1 Students to Faculty
153 Faculties (full-time)
467 Staffs (full-time)
$66,038 Faculty Salary
$60,190 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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