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Overview |
Indian River State College | City College-Gainesville | ||
| Location | Fort Pierce, FL | Gainesville, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,862 | 45 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | irsc.edu | citycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indian River State College | City College-Gainesville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,496 | $18,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,360 | $18,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,670 | $13,838 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,019 | $16,530 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,563 | $9,428 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 75% |
Admission |
Indian River State College | City College-Gainesville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 63 | ||
| Admitted | - | 14 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 22.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 64.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 2, 2025 |
Academics |
Indian River State College | City College-Gainesville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indian River State College | City College-Gainesville | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,600 | $29,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 20% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,709 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $69 | $284 |
Diversity |
Indian River State College | City College-Gainesville | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 93% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 49% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Indian River State College | City College-Gainesville | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Indian River State College | City College-Gainesville | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indian River State College is larger than than City College-Gainesville based on total student enrollment (14,862 students vs. 45 students)
Indian River State College vs. City College-Gainesville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indian River State College or City College-Gainesville?
- City College Gainesville is 630.8% more expensive to attend than Indian River State College for in-state tuition ($18,240.00 vs. $2,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.9% higher at City College-Gainesville than Indian River State College ($18,240.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indian River State College than City College-Gainesville ($5,019 vs. $16,530)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indian River State College are 59.6% lower than costs at City College Gainesville ($8,670 vs. $13,838)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indian River State College than City College Gainesville (91% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by City College Gainesville students is 69.5% larger than aid received Indian River State College ($9,428 vs. $5,563)
Which college is harder to get into, Indian River State College or City College-Gainesville? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between City College-Gainesville or Indian River State College .
Indian River State College vs. City College-Gainesville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indian River State College or City College-Gainesville? 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 City College-Gainesville and Indian River State College.
- Graduates from Indian River State College earn on average $2,500 more per year than City College-Gainesville graduates after ten years. ($31,600 vs. $29,100)
- Indian River State College students graduate with a $20,791 lower median federal student loan debt than City College-Gainesville graduates. ($6,709 vs. $27,500)
- Indian River State College graduates are paying $215 less per month on federal student loans than City College-Gainesville graduates. ($69 vs. $284)
- More Indian River State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College-Gainesville students, three years after graduation. (38% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/