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Overview |
Indian River State College | OC | ||
| Location | Fort Pierce, FL | Bremerton, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,862 | 4,905 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | irsc.edu | olympic.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indian River State College | OC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,496 | $3,927 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,360 | $9,465 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,670 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,019 | $11,629 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,563 | $5,216 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 63% |
Admission |
Indian River State College | OC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Aug 2, 2025 |
Academics |
Indian River State College | OC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indian River State College | OC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,600 | $35,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,709 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $69 | $124 |
Diversity |
Indian River State College | OC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 9% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Indian River State College | OC | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Indian River State College | OC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indian River State College is larger than than OC based on total student enrollment (14,862 students vs. 4,905 students)
Indian River State College vs. OC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indian River State College or OC?
- Olympic College is 57.3% more expensive to attend than Indian River State College for in-state tuition ($3,927.00 vs. $2,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at OC than Indian River State College ($9,465.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indian River State College than OC ($5,019 vs. $11,629)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indian River State College are 21.1% lower than costs at Olympic College ($8,670 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indian River State College than Olympic College (91% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indian River State College students is 6.7% larger than aid received Olympic College ($5,563 vs. $5,216)
Which college is harder to get into, Indian River State College or OC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC or Indian River State College .
Indian River State College vs. OC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indian River State College or OC? 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 OC and Indian River State College.
- Graduates from Olympic College earn on average $4,200 more per year than Indian River State College graduates after ten years. ($35,800 vs. $31,600)
- Indian River State College students graduate with a $5,291 lower median federal student loan debt than OC graduates. ($6,709 vs. $12,000)
- Indian River State College graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than OC graduates. ($69 vs. $124)
- More OC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indian River State College students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/