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Overview |
Post University | AIC | ||
| Location | Waterbury, CT | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,034 | 2,010 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #945 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | post.edu | aic.edu | ||
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Costs |
Post University | AIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,310 | $40,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,310 | $40,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,600 | $15,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,307 | $18,317 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,967 | $35,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 95% |
Admission |
Post University | AIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,707 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 940/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 7, 2023 |
Academics |
Post University | AIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Post University | AIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Post University | AIC | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 14% |
Students |
Post University | AIC | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 90% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Post University | AIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Post University is larger than than AIC based on total student enrollment (17,034 students vs. 2,010 students)
Post University vs. AIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Post University or AIC?
- American International College is 164.9% more expensive to attend than Post University for in-state tuition ($40,550.00 vs. $15,310.00)
- Out of state tuition is 164.9% higher at AIC than Post University ($40,550.00 vs. $15,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Post University than AIC ($18,307 vs. $18,317)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Post University are 30.4% lower than costs at American International College ($11,600 vs. $15,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Post University than American International College (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American International College students is 291% larger than aid received Post University ($35,061 vs. $8,967)
Which college is harder to get into, Post University or AIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AIC or Post University .
- The average SAT score at Post University (893) is 6 points higher than at AIC (887)
- Incoming AIC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Post University (19)
Post University vs. AIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Post University or AIC? 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 AIC and Post University.
- The graduation rate at Post University is the same as at American International College (36% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from American International College earn on average $2,100 more per year than Post University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $44,300)
- American International College and Post University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- American International College and Post University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More AIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Post University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/