Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
City College of New York John Jay City Tech Queens College Brooklyn College Mercy York Monroe College-Main Campus Hunter Southern New Hampshire University Manhattan College Staten Island| Post University | CUNY Lehman College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Post University | Lehman | ||
| Location | Waterbury, CT | Bronx, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,034 | 13,015 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #646 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | post.edu | cuny.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Post University | Lehman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,310 | $6,930 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,310 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,600 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,307 | $4,974 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,967 | $10,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Post University | Lehman | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 22,455 | ||
| Admitted | - | 12,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 12% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 960/1080 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
Post University | Lehman | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Post University | Lehman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $10,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $105 |
Diversity |
Post University | Lehman | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 26% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 55% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 0% |
Students |
Post University | Lehman | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 9% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 90% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Post University | Lehman | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Post University is larger than than Lehman based on total student enrollment (17,034 students vs. 13,015 students)
Post University vs. Lehman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Post University or Lehman?
- Post University is 120.9% more expensive to attend than Lehman for in-state tuition ($15,310.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.9% higher at Post University than CUNY Lehman College ($15,310.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than Post University ($4,974 vs. $18,307)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Post University are 54.5% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($11,600 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Lehman College than Post University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Lehman College students is 16.1% larger than aid received Post University ($10,412 vs. $8,967)
Which college is harder to get into, Post University or Lehman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehman or Post University .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Lehman College (1025) is 132 points higher than at Post University (893)
Post University vs. Lehman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Post University or Lehman? 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 Lehman and Post University.
- The graduation rate at Lehman is higher than Post University (40% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from CUNY Lehman College earn on average $1,100 more per year than Post University graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $44,300)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $16,800 lower median federal student loan debt than Post University graduates. ($10,200 vs. $27,000)
- Lehman graduates are paying $174 less per month on federal student loans than Post University graduates. ($105 vs. $279)
- More Lehman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Post University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/