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Overview |
Post University | WPI | ||
| Location | Waterbury, CT | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,034 | 7,308 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | post.edu | wpi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Post University | WPI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,310 | $56,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,310 | $56,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,600 | $16,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,307 | $46,876 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,967 | $27,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 96% |
Admission |
Post University | WPI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 11,599 | ||
| Admitted | - | 6,667 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Post University | WPI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Post University | WPI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $82,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Post University | WPI | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 6% |
Students |
Post University | WPI | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 90% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Post University | WPI | ||
| 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 WPI based on total student enrollment (17,034 students vs. 7,308 students)
Post University vs. WPI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Post University or WPI?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 265.8% more expensive to attend than Post University for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $15,310.00)
- Out of state tuition is 265.8% higher at WPI than Post University ($56,000.00 vs. $15,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Post University than WPI ($18,307 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Post University are 42.6% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($11,600 vs. $16,544)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Post University as Worcester Polytechnic Institute (96% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 201.8% larger than aid received Post University ($27,059 vs. $8,967)
Which college is harder to get into, Post University or WPI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WPI or Post University .
Post University vs. WPI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Post University or WPI? 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 WPI and Post University.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Post University (76% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $38,400 more per year than Post University graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $44,300)
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Post University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Post University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Post University students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/