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Overview |
Indian River State College | TSU | ||
| Location | Fort Pierce, FL | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,862 | 8,632 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1017 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | irsc.edu | tsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indian River State College | TSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,496 | $7,437 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,360 | $19,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,670 | $9,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,019 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,563 | $12,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 99% |
Admission |
Indian River State College | TSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,582 | ||
| Admitted | - | 8,307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1000 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 2, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Indian River State College | TSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indian River State College | TSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,600 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,709 | $29,358 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $69 | $303 |
Diversity |
Indian River State College | TSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 55% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Indian River State College | TSU | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Indian River State College | TSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indian River State College is larger than than TSU based on total student enrollment (14,862 students vs. 8,632 students)
Indian River State College vs. TSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indian River State College or TSU?
- Texas Southern University is 198% more expensive to attend than Indian River State College for in-state tuition ($7,437.00 vs. $2,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.2% higher at TSU than Indian River State College ($19,677.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indian River State College than TSU ($5,019 vs. $11,826)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indian River State College are 11.5% lower than costs at Texas Southern University ($8,670 vs. $9,664)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Southern University than Indian River State College (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Southern University students is 117.2% larger than aid received Indian River State College ($12,085 vs. $5,563)
Which college is harder to get into, Indian River State College or TSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSU or Indian River State College .
Indian River State College vs. TSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indian River State College or TSU? 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 TSU and Indian River State College.
- Graduates from Texas Southern University earn on average $4,600 more per year than Indian River State College graduates after ten years. ($36,200 vs. $31,600)
- Indian River State College students graduate with a $22,649 lower median federal student loan debt than TSU graduates. ($6,709 vs. $29,358)
- Indian River State College graduates are paying $234 less per month on federal student loans than TSU graduates. ($69 vs. $303)
- More Indian River State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TSU students, three years after graduation. (38% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/