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Overview |
Post University | RIC | ||
| Location | Waterbury, CT | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 17,034 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | post.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Post University | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,310 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,310 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,600 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,307 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,967 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 62% |
Admission |
Post University | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 870/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Post University | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Post University | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $219 |
Diversity |
Post University | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 8% |
Students |
Post University | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 90% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Post University | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Post University is larger than than RIC based on total student enrollment (17,034 students vs. 5,787 students)
Post University vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Post University or RIC?
- Post University is 61.5% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($15,310.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.4% higher at RIC than Post University ($25,014.00 vs. $15,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Post University ($11,014 vs. $18,307)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Post University are 15.6% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($11,600 vs. $13,414)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Post University than Rhode Island College (96% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Post University students is 19% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($8,967 vs. $7,537)
Which college is harder to get into, Post University or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Post University .
- The average SAT score at Rhode Island College (913) is 20 points higher than at Post University (893)
- Incoming Post University students have at the same average ACT score (19) as students at RIC (19)
Post University vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Post University or RIC? 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 RIC and Post University.
- The graduation rate at RIC is higher than Post University (44% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Post University earn on average $2,300 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $42,000)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $5,800 lower median federal student loan debt than Post University graduates. ($21,200 vs. $27,000)
- RIC graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Post University graduates. ($219 vs. $279)
- More RIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Post University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/