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Overview |
CSU Bakersfield | Indian River State College | ||
| Location | Bakersfield, CA | Fort Pierce, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,613 | 14,862 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csub.edu | irsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU Bakersfield | Indian River State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $2,496 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $9,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,230 | $8,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,521 | $5,019 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,750 | $5,563 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 91% |
Admission |
CSU Bakersfield | Indian River State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,834 | - | ||
| Admitted | 11,973 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2024 | Aug 2, 2025 |
Academics |
CSU Bakersfield | Indian River State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 27:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU Bakersfield | Indian River State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $31,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,168 | $6,709 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $136 | $69 |
Diversity |
CSU Bakersfield | Indian River State College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 20% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 54% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
CSU Bakersfield | Indian River State College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 1% | ||
Campus |
CSU Bakersfield | Indian River State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indian River State College is larger than than CSU Bakersfield based on total student enrollment (14,862 students vs. 9,613 students)
CSU Bakersfield vs. Indian River State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU Bakersfield or Indian River State College?
- California State University Bakersfield is 130% more expensive to attend than Indian River State College for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $2,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.3% higher at CSU Bakersfield than Indian River State College ($17,622.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indian River State College than CSU Bakersfield ($5,019 vs. $7,521)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indian River State College are 64.1% lower than costs at California State University Bakersfield ($8,670 vs. $14,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indian River State College than California State University Bakersfield (91% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Bakersfield students is 93.2% larger than aid received Indian River State College ($10,750 vs. $5,563)
Which college is harder to get into, CSU Bakersfield 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 CSU Bakersfield .
CSU Bakersfield vs. Indian River State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU Bakersfield 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 CSU Bakersfield.
- Graduates from California State University Bakersfield earn on average $16,700 more per year than Indian River State College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $31,600)
- Indian River State College students graduate with a $6,459 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU Bakersfield graduates. ($6,709 vs. $13,168)
- Indian River State College graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than CSU Bakersfield graduates. ($69 vs. $136)
- More CSU Bakersfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indian River State College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/