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Overview |
Indian River State College | VSU | ||
| Location | Fort Pierce, FL | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,862 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #980 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | irsc.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indian River State College | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,496 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,360 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,670 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,019 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,563 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 92% |
Admission |
Indian River State College | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/17 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 2, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Indian River State College | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indian River State College | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,600 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,709 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $69 | $305 |
Diversity |
Indian River State College | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 55% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Indian River State College | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Indian River State College | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indian River State College is larger than than VSU based on total student enrollment (14,862 students vs. 4,648 students)
Indian River State College vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indian River State College or VSU?
- Virginia State University is 122% more expensive to attend than Indian River State College for in-state tuition ($5,540.00 vs. $2,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.7% higher at VSU than Indian River State College ($16,542.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indian River State College than VSU ($5,019 vs. $15,773)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indian River State College are 33.1% lower than costs at Virginia State University ($8,670 vs. $11,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia State University than Indian River State College (92% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia State University students is 106.7% larger than aid received Indian River State College ($11,498 vs. $5,563)
Which college is harder to get into, Indian River State College or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Indian River State College .
Indian River State College vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indian River State College or VSU? 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 VSU and Indian River State College.
- Graduates from Virginia State University earn on average $5,100 more per year than Indian River State College graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $31,600)
- Indian River State College students graduate with a $22,791 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($6,709 vs. $29,500)
- Indian River State College graduates are paying $236 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($69 vs. $305)
- More Indian River State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (38% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/