Polk State vs. WNC
Polk State ranked #-1 and WNC ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Polk State College and Western Nevada College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- WNC's tuition ($12,834) is more expensive than Polk State ($9,818).
- WNC's students to faculty ratio (15 to 1) is lower than Polk State (19 to 1).
- Polk State (10,318 students) is larger than WNC (4,284 students) with more enrolled students.
- WNC ($4,878) has higher amount of financial aid than Polk State ($2,472).
- WNC's graduation rate (41%) is higher than Polk State (35%).

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
Bachelor's
Associate
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$4,168 In-State
$12,834 out-of-state
$12,834 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$4,878
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
4,284 (All undergraduate)
1,031 Online Students
Graduation Rate
41% Graduation Rate
12% Transfer-out Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
58 Faculties (full-time)
159 Staffs (full-time)
$89,153 Faculty Salary
$83,747 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
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