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Overview |
Post University | Plymouth | ||
| Location | Waterbury, CT | Plymouth, NH | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 17,034 | 3,872 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | post.edu | plymouth.edu | ||
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Costs |
Post University | Plymouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,310 | $11,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,310 | $22,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,600 | $11,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,307 | $20,321 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,967 | $9,286 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
Post University | Plymouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,917 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,772 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.08 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Post University | Plymouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Post University | Plymouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Post University | Plymouth | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 10% |
Students |
Post University | Plymouth | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 90% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Post University | Plymouth | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Post University is larger than than Plymouth based on total student enrollment (17,034 students vs. 3,872 students)
Post University vs. Plymouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Post University or Plymouth?
- Post University is 29% more expensive to attend than Plymouth for in-state tuition ($15,310.00 vs. $11,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.3% higher at Plymouth than Post University ($22,250.00 vs. $15,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Post University than Plymouth ($18,307 vs. $20,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Post University are 1.8% lower than costs at Plymouth State University ($11,600 vs. $11,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than Post University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Plymouth State University students is 3.6% larger than aid received Post University ($9,286 vs. $8,967)
Which college is harder to get into, Post University or Plymouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plymouth or Post University .
Post University vs. Plymouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Post University or Plymouth? 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 Plymouth and Post University.
- The graduation rate at Plymouth is higher than Post University (59% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Post University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Plymouth graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $42,200)
- Plymouth State University and Post University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Plymouth State University and Post University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Post University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/