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Overview |
Chipola | Indian River State College | ||
| Location | Marianna, FL | Fort Pierce, FL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,826 | 14,862 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chipola.edu | irsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chipola | Indian River State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,365 | $2,496 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,195 | $9,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $4,560 | $8,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,316 | $5,019 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,333 | $5,563 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 91% |
Admission |
Chipola | Indian River State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Aug 2, 2025 |
Academics |
Chipola | Indian River State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 27:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chipola | Indian River State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,000 | $31,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $6,709 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $69 |
Diversity |
Chipola | Indian River State College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Chipola | Indian River State College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Chipola | Indian River State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indian River State College is larger than than Chipola based on total student enrollment (14,862 students vs. 1,826 students)
Chipola vs. Indian River State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chipola or Indian River State College?
- Indian River State College is 5.5% more expensive to attend than Chipola for in-state tuition ($2,496.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.2% higher at Indian River State College than Chipola College ($9,360.00 vs. $8,195.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chipola College than Indian River State College ($3,316 vs. $5,019)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chipola College are 90.1% lower than costs at Indian River State College ($4,560 vs. $8,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chipola College than Indian River State College (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chipola College students is 13.8% larger than aid received Indian River State College ($6,333 vs. $5,563)
Which college is harder to get into, Chipola 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 Chipola .
Chipola vs. Indian River State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chipola 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 Chipola.
- Graduates from Chipola College earn on average $1,400 more per year than Indian River State College graduates after ten years. ($33,000 vs. $31,600)
- More Chipola graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indian River State College students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/