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Overview |
Post University | Cairn | ||
| Location | Waterbury, CT | Langhorne, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 17,034 | 1,031 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | post.edu | cairn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Post University | Cairn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,310 | $31,255 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,310 | $31,255 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,600 | $11,764 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,307 | $25,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,967 | $18,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 96% |
Admission |
Post University | Cairn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 468 | ||
| Admitted | - | 379 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81% | |||
| Enrolled % | 53.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| 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 |
Post University | Cairn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Post University | Cairn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Post University | Cairn | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 0% |
Students |
Post University | Cairn | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 90% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Post University | Cairn | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Post University is larger than than Cairn based on total student enrollment (17,034 students vs. 1,031 students)
Post University vs. Cairn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Post University or Cairn?
- Cairn University is 104.1% more expensive to attend than Post University for in-state tuition ($31,255.00 vs. $15,310.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.1% higher at Cairn than Post University ($31,255.00 vs. $15,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Post University than Cairn ($18,307 vs. $25,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Post University are 1.4% lower than costs at Cairn University ($11,600 vs. $11,764)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Post University as Cairn University (96% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cairn University students is 104.9% larger than aid received Post University ($18,376 vs. $8,967)
Which college is harder to get into, Post University or Cairn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cairn or Post University .
- The average SAT score at Cairn University (976) is 83 points higher than at Post University (893)
- Incoming Cairn students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Post University (19)
Post University vs. Cairn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Post University or Cairn? 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 Cairn and Post University.
- The graduation rate at Cairn is higher than Post University (63% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Post University earn on average $7,300 more per year than Cairn graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $37,000)
- Cairn University and Post University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Cairn University and Post University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Cairn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Post University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/