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Overview |
Post University | SHU | ||
| Location | Waterbury, CT | Fairfield, CT | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 21,699 | 11,179 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | post.edu | sacredheart.edu | ||
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Costs |
Post University | SHU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,650 | $48,160 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,650 | $48,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,760 | $18,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,619 | $46,165 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,687 | $20,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
Post University | SHU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 14,284 | ||
| Admitted | - | 9,667 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Post University | SHU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Post University | SHU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $59,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Post University | SHU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 12% |
Students |
Post University | SHU | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 95% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Post University | SHU | ||
| 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 SHU based on total student enrollment (21,699 students vs. 11,179 students)
Post University vs. SHU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Post University or SHU?
- Sacred Heart University is 207.7% more expensive to attend than Post University for in-state tuition ($48,160.00 vs. $15,650.00)
- Out of state tuition is 207.7% higher at SHU than Post University ($48,160.00 vs. $15,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Post University than SHU ($18,619 vs. $46,165)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Post University are 44.6% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($12,760 vs. $18,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than Post University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is 137.1% larger than aid received Post University ($20,597 vs. $8,687)
Which college is harder to get into, Post University or SHU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SHU or Post University .
Post University vs. SHU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Post University or SHU? 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 SHU and Post University.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Post University (68% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $15,400 more per year than Post University graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $44,300)
- Sacred Heart University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Post University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SHU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Post University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Post University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/