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SCSU University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus ECSU UConn UHart WestConn Quinnipiac Southern New Hampshire University UNH Westfield State University USJ University of Southern Maine| Central Connecticut State University | Post University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCSU | Post University | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Waterbury, CT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 17,034 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | post.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | Post University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $15,310 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $15,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $11,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $18,307 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $8,967 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 96% |
Admission |
CCSU | Post University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 26, 2025 |
Academics |
CCSU | Post University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | Post University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
CCSU | Post University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 26% |
Students |
CCSU | Post University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 90% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | Post University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Post University is larger than than CCSU based on total student enrollment (17,034 students vs. 9,468 students)
CCSU vs. Post University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or Post University?
- Post University is 136.6% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($15,310.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.4% higher at CCSU than Post University ($19,358.00 vs. $15,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Connecticut State University than Post University ($17,088 vs. $18,307)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Post University are 7.4% lower than costs at Central Connecticut State University ($11,600 vs. $12,464)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Post University than Central Connecticut State University (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Post University students is 44.3% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($8,967 vs. $6,212)
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or Post University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Post University or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Central Connecticut State University (1011) is 118 points higher than at Post University (893)
- Incoming CCSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Post University (19)
CCSU vs. Post University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or Post University? 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 Post University and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at CCSU is higher than Post University (47% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $4,700 more per year than Post University graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $44,300)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Post University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- CCSU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Post University graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More CCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Post University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/