Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
City Tech Southern New Hampshire University York Lehman Brooklyn College SFC Grantham University Albertus Magnus College John Jay Queens College University of Phoenix-San Diego Campus CCSU| Post University | CUNY Medgar Evers College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Post University | Medgar | ||
| Location | Waterbury, CT | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,699 | 3,846 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #792 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | post.edu | cuny.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Post University | Medgar | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,650 | $6,930 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,650 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,760 | $21,788 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,619 | $6,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,687 | $7,896 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 88% |
Admission |
Post University | Medgar | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 11,239 | ||
| Admitted | - | 9,372 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 8.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 780/1000 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
Post University | Medgar | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Post University | Medgar | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $9,033 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $93 |
Diversity |
Post University | Medgar | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 78% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 0% |
Students |
Post University | Medgar | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 5% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 95% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Post University | Medgar | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Post University is larger than than Medgar based on total student enrollment (21,699 students vs. 3,846 students)
Post University vs. Medgar Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Post University or Medgar ?
- Post University is 125.8% more expensive to attend than Medgar for in-state tuition ($15,650.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.2% higher at Post University than CUNY Medgar Evers College ($15,650.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Medgar Evers College than Post University ($6,207 vs. $18,619)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Post University are 70.8% lower than costs at CUNY Medgar Evers College ($12,760 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Post University than CUNY Medgar Evers College (96% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Post University students is 10% larger than aid received CUNY Medgar Evers College ($8,687 vs. $7,896)
Which college is harder to get into, Post University or Medgar ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Medgar or Post University .
Post University vs. Medgar Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Post University or Medgar ? 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 Medgar and Post University.
- The graduation rate at Medgar is higher than Post University (39% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Post University earn on average $5,900 more per year than Medgar graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $38,400)
- CUNY Medgar Evers College students graduate with a $17,967 lower median federal student loan debt than Post University graduates. ($9,033 vs. $27,000)
- Medgar graduates are paying $186 less per month on federal student loans than Post University graduates. ($93 vs. $279)
- More Medgar graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Post University students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/