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Overview |
Post University | WestConn | ||
| Location | Waterbury, CT | Danbury, CT | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,699 | 4,137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #506 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | post.edu | wcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Post University | WestConn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,650 | $6,664 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,650 | $9,996 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,760 | $15,131 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,619 | $16,527 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,687 | $7,943 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 63% |
Admission |
Post University | WestConn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,457 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,440 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1150 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Post University | WestConn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Post University | WestConn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Post University | WestConn | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 3% |
Students |
Post University | WestConn | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 95% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Post University | WestConn | ||
| 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 WestConn based on total student enrollment (21,699 students vs. 4,137 students)
Post University vs. WestConn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Post University or WestConn?
- Post University is 134.8% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($15,650.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.6% higher at Post University than Western Connecticut State University ($15,650.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Post University ($16,527 vs. $18,619)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Post University are 18.6% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($12,760 vs. $15,131)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Post University than Western Connecticut State University (96% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Post University students is 9.4% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($8,687 vs. $7,943)
Which college is harder to get into, Post University or WestConn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WestConn or Post University .
Post University vs. WestConn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Post University or WestConn? 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 WestConn and Post University.
- The graduation rate at WestConn is higher than Post University (40% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $3,100 more per year than Post University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $44,300)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Post University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WestConn graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Post University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Post University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/