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Overview |
SCSU | Indian River State College | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Fort Pierce, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 14,862 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | irsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Indian River State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $2,496 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $9,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $8,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $5,019 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $5,563 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 91% |
Admission |
SCSU | Indian River State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 2, 2025 |
Academics |
SCSU | Indian River State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 27:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Indian River State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $31,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $6,709 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $69 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Indian River State College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 3% |
Students |
SCSU | Indian River State College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 1% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | Indian River State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indian River State College is larger than than SCSU based on total student enrollment (14,862 students vs. 8,889 students)
SCSU vs. Indian River State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Indian River State College?
- Southern Connecticut State University is 159.2% more expensive to attend than Indian River State College for in-state tuition ($6,470.00 vs. $2,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.8% higher at SCSU than Indian River State College ($19,358.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indian River State College than SCSU ($5,019 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indian River State College are 62.4% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($8,670 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indian River State College than Southern Connecticut State University (91% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Connecticut State University students is 31.4% larger than aid received Indian River State College ($7,308 vs. $5,563)
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Indian River State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Indian River State College or SCSU .
SCSU vs. Indian River State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or Indian River State College? 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 Indian River State College and SCSU.
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $14,200 more per year than Indian River State College graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $31,600)
- Indian River State College students graduate with a $16,541 lower median federal student loan debt than SCSU graduates. ($6,709 vs. $23,250)
- Indian River State College graduates are paying $171 less per month on federal student loans than SCSU graduates. ($69 vs. $240)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indian River State College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/