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Overview |
Post University | MCNY | ||
| Location | Waterbury, CT | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,699 | 663 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | post.edu | mcny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Post University | MCNY | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,650 | $19,338 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,650 | $19,338 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,760 | $12,334 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,619 | $27,481 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,687 | $6,565 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 96% |
Admission |
Post University | MCNY | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 81 | ||
| Admitted | - | 62 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 37.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | C | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Post University | MCNY | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Post University | MCNY | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 18% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $34,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $356 |
Diversity |
Post University | MCNY | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 57% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 11% |
Students |
Post University | MCNY | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 95% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Post University | MCNY | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Post University is larger than than MCNY based on total student enrollment (21,699 students vs. 663 students)
Post University vs. MCNY Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Post University or MCNY?
- Metropolitan College of New York is 23.6% more expensive to attend than Post University for in-state tuition ($19,338.00 vs. $15,650.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.6% higher at MCNY than Post University ($19,338.00 vs. $15,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Post University than MCNY ($18,619 vs. $27,481)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Metropolitan College of New York are 3.5% lower than costs at Post University ($12,334 vs. $12,760)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Post University as Metropolitan College of New York (96% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Post University students is 32.3% larger than aid received Metropolitan College of New York ($8,687 vs. $6,565)
Which college is harder to get into, Post University or MCNY? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCNY or Post University .
Post University vs. MCNY Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Post University or MCNY? 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 MCNY and Post University.
- The graduation rate at Post University is higher than Metropolitan College of New York (36% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Post University earn on average $3,800 more per year than MCNY graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $40,500)
- Post University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MCNY graduates. ($27,000 vs. $34,500)
- Post University graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than MCNY graduates. ($279 vs. $356)
- More Post University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCNY students, three years after graduation. (29% vs. 18%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/