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UVU Palm Beach State College Utah Utah State University Southern Utah University WSU NAU Valencia College Snow College Colorado Mesa Stanford| Indian River State College | Dixie State College of Utah | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Indian River State College | DSC | ||
| Location | Fort Pierce, FL | Saint George, UT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,862 | 12,556 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | irsc.edu | dixie.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indian River State College | DSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,496 | $5,266 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,360 | $16,836 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,670 | $7,384 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,019 | $14,589 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,563 | $6,946 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 96% |
Admission |
Indian River State College | DSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Aug 2, 2025 |
Academics |
Indian River State College | DSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indian River State College | DSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,600 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,709 | $16,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $69 | $171 |
Diversity |
Indian River State College | DSC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Indian River State College | DSC | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Indian River State College | DSC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indian River State College is larger than than DSC based on total student enrollment (14,862 students vs. 12,556 students)
Indian River State College vs. DSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indian River State College or DSC?
- Dixie State College of Utah is 111% more expensive to attend than Indian River State College for in-state tuition ($5,266.00 vs. $2,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.9% higher at DSC than Indian River State College ($16,836.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indian River State College than DSC ($5,019 vs. $14,589)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dixie State College of Utah are 17.4% lower than costs at Indian River State College ($7,384 vs. $8,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dixie State College of Utah than Indian River State College (96% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dixie State College of Utah students is 24.9% larger than aid received Indian River State College ($6,946 vs. $5,563)
Which college is harder to get into, Indian River State College or DSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DSC or Indian River State College .
Indian River State College vs. DSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indian River State College or DSC? 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 DSC and Indian River State College.
- Graduates from Dixie State College of Utah earn on average $8,000 more per year than Indian River State College graduates after ten years. ($39,600 vs. $31,600)
- Indian River State College students graduate with a $9,916 lower median federal student loan debt than DSC graduates. ($6,709 vs. $16,625)
- Indian River State College graduates are paying $102 less per month on federal student loans than DSC graduates. ($69 vs. $171)
- More DSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indian River State College students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/