Polk State vs. CWI
Polk State ranked #-1 and CWI ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Polk State College and College of Western Idaho with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Polk State's tuition ($9,818) is more expensive than CWI ($7,454).
- Polk State's students to faculty ratio (19 to 1) is lower than CWI (20 to 1).
- CWI (11,015 students) is larger than Polk State (10,318 students) with more enrolled students.
- CWI ($4,228) has higher amount of financial aid than Polk State ($2,472).
- Polk State's graduation rate (35%) is higher than CWI (31%).

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

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$4,446 In-State
$7,454 out-of-state
$7,454 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$4,228
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
11,015 (All undergraduate)
2,529 Online Students
Graduation Rate
31% Graduation Rate
15% Transfer-out Rate
66% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
20 to 1 Students to Faculty
177 Faculties (full-time)
519 Staffs (full-time)
$64,022 Faculty Salary
$67,611 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
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