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Overview |
Post University | CHC | ||
| Location | Waterbury, CT | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,034 | 1,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #898 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | post.edu | chc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Post University | CHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,310 | $38,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,310 | $38,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,600 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,307 | $25,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,967 | $29,288 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 97% |
Admission |
Post University | CHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,543 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,515 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 900/1090 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Post University | CHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Post University | CHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,481 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $273 |
Diversity |
Post University | CHC | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 5% |
Students |
Post University | CHC | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 90% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Post University | CHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Post University is larger than than CHC based on total student enrollment (17,034 students vs. 1,420 students)
Post University vs. CHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Post University or CHC?
- Chestnut Hill College is 154.4% more expensive to attend than Post University for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $15,310.00)
- Out of state tuition is 154.4% higher at CHC than Post University ($38,950.00 vs. $15,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Post University than CHC ($18,307 vs. $25,357)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Post University are 3.4% lower than costs at Chestnut Hill College ($11,600 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chestnut Hill College than Post University (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 226.6% larger than aid received Post University ($29,288 vs. $8,967)
Which college is harder to get into, Post University or CHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CHC or Post University .
- The average SAT score at Chestnut Hill College (966) is 73 points higher than at Post University (893)
- Incoming CHC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Post University (19)
Post University vs. CHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Post University or CHC? 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 CHC and Post University.
- The graduation rate at CHC is higher than Post University (44% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Chestnut Hill College earn on average $1,000 more per year than Post University graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $44,300)
- Chestnut Hill College students graduate with a $519 lower median federal student loan debt than Post University graduates. ($26,481 vs. $27,000)
- CHC graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Post University graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More CHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Post University students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/