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Overview |
PSC | WVSU | ||
| Location | Winter Haven, FL | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,180 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1009 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | polk.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
PSC | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,483 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,933 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,339 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,588 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,168 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 90% |
Admission |
PSC | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1065 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
PSC | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PSC | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,000 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $98 | $240 |
Diversity |
PSC | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 53% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
PSC | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 17% | ||
Campus |
PSC | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Polk State College is larger than than WVSU based on total student enrollment (8,180 students vs. 3,785 students)
PSC vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PSC or WVSU?
- West Virginia State University is 227.1% more expensive to attend than PSC for in-state tuition ($8,122.00 vs. $2,483.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39% higher at WVSU than Polk State College ($13,810.00 vs. $9,933.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Polk State College than WVSU ($9,588 vs. $11,684)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Polk State College are 46.5% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($8,339 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia State University than Polk State College (90% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia State University students is 199.3% larger than aid received Polk State College ($9,482 vs. $3,168)
Which college is harder to get into, PSC or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or PSC .
PSC vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PSC or WVSU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between WVSU and PSC.
- Graduates from Polk State College earn on average $1,300 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($34,000 vs. $32,700)
- Polk State College students graduate with a $13,750 lower median federal student loan debt than WVSU graduates. ($9,500 vs. $23,250)
- PSC graduates are paying $142 less per month on federal student loans than WVSU graduates. ($98 vs. $240)
- More PSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/