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Head-to-head · 2026

Indian River State College vs University of Florida

Side-by-side ROI breakdown. 2 wins for Indian River State College, 3 for University of Florida — University of Florida has more metric-level advantages.

Face to face

Metric-by-metric, winner flagged

9 metrics, side by side. The colored cell wins. Green = lower-is-better wins, indigo = higher-is-better wins.

Metric Indian River State College University of Florida
ROI score 25.11 27.36
Avg net price $3,815 $6,541
Median earnings (10y) $38,315 $71,588
Acceptance rate Open / not reported 24.2%
Graduation rate 44.9% 91.1%
Median debt $8,023 $15,000
Enrollment 11,822 35,629
Ownership Public Public
Avg SAT 1403
Wins 2 3

Value readout

Where each school has the edge

University of Florida costs $2,726 more per year than Indian River State College ($6,541 vs $3,815). University of Florida graduates report $33,273 higher median earnings after ten years ($71,588 vs $38,315). On EduGradify's model that puts University of Florida ahead on projected ROI (27.36 vs 25.11, exceptional investment).

The pricier option (University of Florida) still wins on return, because stronger graduate salaries outweigh its higher net price. On admissions, University of Florida reports 24.2% acceptance; Indian River State College does not report a standard acceptance rate in the current federal data.

Frequently asked

Indian River State College vs University of Florida, answered

4 of the most common questions, with real numbers from federal data.

Is Indian River State College or University of Florida the better value?

University of Florida has the higher EduGradify ROI score (27.36 vs 25.11), meaning its ten-year earnings go further against its net price.

Which school costs less after aid?

Indian River State College is cheaper — average net price $3,815 per year vs $6,541 at University of Florida. The annual difference of $2,726 adds up to about $10,904 over four years.

Which school reports higher earnings?

University of Florida reports higher median earnings ten years after entry: $71,588 vs $38,315 at Indian River State College. The annual gap in the federal data is $33,273.

What should I compare beyond ROI?

Use the ROI score as a value screen, then compare aid letters, program fit, graduation rate, location, campus size, and debt. Indian River State College reports a A+ value grade; University of Florida reports A+.