Indian River State College vs. Everglades University

Comparable Facts

Compare Indian River State College in Fort Pierce, FL with Everglades University in Boca Raton, FL on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Indian River State College is larger than Everglades University based on total student enrollment (15,429 students vs. 3,242 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Indian River State College is located in Fort Pierce, FL (Large Suburban setting); Everglades University is in Boca Raton, FL (Small City setting).
• Indian River State College is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Everglades University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Indian River State College 27:1; Everglades University 17:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indian River State College are 28.8% lower than at Everglades University ($9,015 vs. $12,664).
• Out-of-state tuition is 112.5% higher at Everglades University than at Indian River State College (about $11,479 more per year; $21,680 vs. $10,201).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Everglades University than at Indian River State College (87% vs. 62%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Everglades University students is 61% larger than aid received by Indian River State College students ($11,220 vs. $6,970).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are open admission at Indian River State College, test-free at Everglades University.
• Typical fall application deadline: Indian River State College Aug 2, 2027.

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, Indian River State College graduates have a $34,184 lower median loan debt than Everglades University graduates ($6,709 vs. $40,893).
• Among borrowers, Indian River State College graduates have an estimated $353 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Everglades University graduates ($69 vs. $422).
• More Indian River State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Everglades University students, three years after graduation (38% vs. 33%).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.