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Overview |
Post University | Penn College | ||
| Location | Waterbury, CT | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,034 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | post.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Post University | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,310 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,310 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,600 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,307 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,967 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 69% |
Admission |
Post University | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
| Enrolled % | Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Post University | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Post University | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Post University | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 2% |
Students |
Post University | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 90% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Post University | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Post University is larger than than Penn College based on total student enrollment (17,034 students vs. 4,241 students)
Post University vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Post University or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 0.9% more expensive to attend than Post University for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $15,310.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.5% higher at Penn College than Post University ($23,190.00 vs. $15,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Post University than Penn College ($18,307 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Post University are 4.6% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($11,600 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Post University than Pennsylvania College of Technology (96% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Post University students is 23.6% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($8,967 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Post University or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Post University .
Post University vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Post University or Penn College? 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 Penn College and Post University.
- The graduation rate at Penn College is higher than Post University (42% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $100 more per year than Post University graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $44,300)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Post University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Penn College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Post University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Post University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/