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Overview |
Post University | UMES | ||
| Location | Waterbury, CT | Princess Anne, MD | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 17,034 | 2,518 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #923 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | post.edu | umes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Post University | UMES | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,310 | $5,637 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,310 | $16,467 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,600 | $10,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,307 | $12,020 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,967 | $12,705 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Post University | UMES | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,724 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,484 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1010 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Post University | UMES | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Post University | UMES | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Post University | UMES | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 40% | 10% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 75% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 1% |
Students |
Post University | UMES | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 90% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Post University | UMES | ||
| 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 UMES based on total student enrollment (17,034 students vs. 2,518 students)
Post University vs. UMES Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Post University or UMES?
- Post University is 171.6% more expensive to attend than UMES for in-state tuition ($15,310.00 vs. $5,637.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.6% higher at UMES than Post University ($16,467.00 vs. $15,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Eastern Shore than Post University ($12,020 vs. $18,307)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Eastern Shore are 9.1% lower than costs at Post University ($10,636 vs. $11,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Eastern Shore than Post University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maryland Eastern Shore students is 41.7% larger than aid received Post University ($12,705 vs. $8,967)
Which college is harder to get into, Post University or UMES? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMES or Post University .
- The average SAT score at Post University (893) is 59 points higher than at UMES (834)
- Incoming Post University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at UMES (17)
Post University vs. UMES Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Post University or UMES? 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 UMES and Post University.
- The graduation rate at Post University is higher than University of Maryland Eastern Shore (36% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Post University earn on average $3,900 more per year than UMES graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $40,400)
- University of Maryland Eastern Shore and Post University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Maryland Eastern Shore and Post University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Post University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMES students, three years after graduation. (29% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/