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Overview |
Post University | SCSU | ||
| Location | Waterbury, CT | New Haven, CT | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,034 | 8,889 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | post.edu | southernct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Post University | SCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,310 | $6,470 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,310 | $19,358 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,600 | $14,076 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,307 | $18,712 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,967 | $7,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 81% |
Admission |
Post University | SCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,316 | ||
| Admitted | - | 6,896 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.2 | ||
| 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 | SCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Post University | SCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $45,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Post University | SCSU | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 10% |
Students |
Post University | SCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 90% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Post University | SCSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Post University is larger than than SCSU based on total student enrollment (17,034 students vs. 8,889 students)
Post University vs. SCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Post University or SCSU?
- Post University is 136.6% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($15,310.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.4% higher at SCSU than Post University ($19,358.00 vs. $15,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Post University than SCSU ($18,307 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Post University are 21.3% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($11,600 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Post University than Southern Connecticut State University (96% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Post University students is 22.7% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($8,967 vs. $7,308)
Which college is harder to get into, Post University or SCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCSU or Post University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Connecticut State University (918) is 25 points higher than at Post University (893)
- Incoming SCSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Post University (19)
Post University vs. SCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Post University or SCSU? 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 SCSU and Post University.
- The graduation rate at SCSU is higher than Post University (44% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Post University graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $44,300)
- Southern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Post University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- SCSU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Post University graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Post University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/