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Overview |
Post University | NEC | ||
| Location | Waterbury, CT | Henniker, NH | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 17,034 | 2,852 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | post.edu | nec.edu | ||
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Costs |
Post University | NEC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,310 | $40,178 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,310 | $40,178 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,600 | $16,802 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,307 | $29,512 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,967 | $29,272 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
Post University | NEC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,416 | ||
| Admitted | - | 6,412 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| 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 | NEC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Post University | NEC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Post University | NEC | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 7% |
Students |
Post University | NEC | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 90% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Post University | NEC | ||
| 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 NEC based on total student enrollment (17,034 students vs. 2,852 students)
Post University vs. NEC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Post University or NEC?
- New England College is 162.4% more expensive to attend than Post University for in-state tuition ($40,178.00 vs. $15,310.00)
- Out of state tuition is 162.4% higher at NEC than Post University ($40,178.00 vs. $15,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Post University than NEC ($18,307 vs. $29,512)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Post University are 44.8% lower than costs at New England College ($11,600 vs. $16,802)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New England College than Post University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England College students is 226.4% larger than aid received Post University ($29,272 vs. $8,967)
Which college is harder to get into, Post University or NEC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NEC or Post University .
Post University vs. NEC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Post University or NEC? 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 NEC and Post University.
- The graduation rate at NEC is higher than Post University (38% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Post University earn on average $4,900 more per year than NEC graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $39,400)
- New England College and Post University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- New England College and Post University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More NEC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Post University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/