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Overview |
GCU | Post University | ||
| Location | Phoenix, AZ | Waterbury, CT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 101,816 | 17,034 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | gcu.edu | post.edu | ||
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Costs |
GCU | Post University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,500 | $15,310 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,500 | $15,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,800 | $11,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,939 | $18,307 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,662 | $8,967 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
GCU | Post University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 29,304 | - | ||
| Admitted | 22,818 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 37% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
GCU | Post University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GCU | Post University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $279 |
Diversity |
GCU | Post University | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 26% |
Students |
GCU | Post University | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 90% | ||
Campus |
GCU | Post University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grand Canyon University is larger than than Post University based on total student enrollment (101,816 students vs. 17,034 students)
GCU vs. Post University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GCU or Post University?
- Grand Canyon University is 7.8% more expensive to attend than Post University for in-state tuition ($16,500.00 vs. $15,310.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.8% higher at GCU than Post University ($16,500.00 vs. $15,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Post University than GCU ($18,307 vs. $21,939)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Canyon University are 48.7% lower than costs at Post University ($7,800 vs. $11,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grand Canyon University than Post University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grand Canyon University students is 7.8% larger than aid received Post University ($9,662 vs. $8,967)
Which college is harder to get into, GCU or Post University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Post University or GCU .
GCU vs. Post University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GCU 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 GCU.
- The graduation rate at Post University is higher than Grand Canyon University (36% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Grand Canyon University earn on average $10,000 more per year than Post University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $44,300)
- Grand Canyon University students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Post University graduates. ($18,750 vs. $27,000)
- GCU graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Post University graduates. ($193 vs. $279)
- More GCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Post University students, three years after graduation. (32% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/