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Overview |
Post University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Location | Waterbury, CT | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 21,699 | 2,751 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | post.edu | potsdam.edu | ||
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Costs |
Post University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,650 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,650 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,760 | $15,084 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,619 | $14,574 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,687 | $9,778 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 95% |
Admission |
Post University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,905 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,338 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Post University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Post University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Post University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 6% |
Students |
Post University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 95% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Post University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Post University is larger than than SUNY-Potsdam based on total student enrollment (21,699 students vs. 2,751 students)
Post University vs. SUNY-Potsdam Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Post University or SUNY-Potsdam?
- Post University is 121.4% more expensive to attend than SUNY-Potsdam for in-state tuition ($15,650.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.5% higher at SUNY-Potsdam than Post University ($16,980.00 vs. $15,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Potsdam than Post University ($14,574 vs. $18,619)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Post University are 18.2% lower than costs at SUNY College at Potsdam ($12,760 vs. $15,084)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Post University than SUNY College at Potsdam (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Potsdam students is 12.6% larger than aid received Post University ($9,778 vs. $8,687)
Which college is harder to get into, Post University or SUNY-Potsdam? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY-Potsdam or Post University .
Post University vs. SUNY-Potsdam Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Post University or SUNY-Potsdam? 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 SUNY-Potsdam and Post University.
- The graduation rate at SUNY-Potsdam is higher than Post University (51% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Post University earn on average $5,200 more per year than SUNY-Potsdam graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $39,100)
- SUNY College at Potsdam students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Post University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY-Potsdam graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Post University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More SUNY-Potsdam graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Post University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/