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Overview |
AAMU | Indian River State College | ||
| Location | Normal, AL | Fort Pierce, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,007 | 14,862 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1015 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aamu.edu | irsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAMU | Indian River State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,610 | $2,496 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,220 | $9,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $8,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,600 | $5,019 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,066 | $5,563 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 91% |
Admission |
AAMU | Indian River State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,907 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,092 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1033 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 2, 2025 |
Academics |
AAMU | Indian River State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 27:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAMU | Indian River State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $31,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,000 | $6,709 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $361 | $69 |
Diversity |
AAMU | Indian River State College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
AAMU | Indian River State College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 1% | ||
Campus |
AAMU | Indian River State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indian River State College is larger than than AAMU based on total student enrollment (14,862 students vs. 6,007 students)
AAMU vs. Indian River State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAMU or Indian River State College?
- Alabama A & M University is 245% more expensive to attend than Indian River State College for in-state tuition ($8,610.00 vs. $2,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84% higher at AAMU than Indian River State College ($17,220.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indian River State College than AAMU ($5,019 vs. $14,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indian River State College are 9.8% lower than costs at Alabama A & M University ($8,670 vs. $9,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indian River State College than Alabama A & M University (91% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama A & M University students is 80.9% larger than aid received Indian River State College ($10,066 vs. $5,563)
Which college is harder to get into, AAMU or Indian River State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Indian River State College or AAMU .
AAMU vs. Indian River State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAMU or Indian River State College? 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 Indian River State College and AAMU.
- Graduates from Alabama A & M University earn on average $2,700 more per year than Indian River State College graduates after ten years. ($34,300 vs. $31,600)
- Indian River State College students graduate with a $28,291 lower median federal student loan debt than AAMU graduates. ($6,709 vs. $35,000)
- Indian River State College graduates are paying $292 less per month on federal student loans than AAMU graduates. ($69 vs. $361)
- More Indian River State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAMU students, three years after graduation. (38% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/