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Overview |
Post University | Columbia Southern University | ||
| Location | Waterbury, CT | Orange Beach, AL | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 17,034 | 15,948 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | post.edu | columbiasouthern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Post University | Columbia Southern University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,310 | $5,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,310 | $5,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,600 | $8,136 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,307 | $12,366 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,967 | $4,154 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 42% |
Admission |
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| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
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| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Post University | Columbia Southern University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 28:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Post University | Columbia Southern University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,404 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $169 |
Diversity |
Post University | Columbia Southern University | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 7% |
Students |
Post University | Columbia Southern University | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 90% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Post University | Columbia Southern University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Post University is larger than than Columbia Southern University based on total student enrollment (17,034 students vs. 15,948 students)
Post University vs. Columbia Southern University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Post University or Columbia Southern University?
- Post University is 160.4% more expensive to attend than Columbia Southern University for in-state tuition ($15,310.00 vs. $5,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 160.4% higher at Post University than Columbia Southern University ($15,310.00 vs. $5,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia Southern University than Post University ($12,366 vs. $18,307)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia Southern University are 42.6% lower than costs at Post University ($8,136 vs. $11,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Post University than Columbia Southern University (96% vs. 42%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Post University students is 115.9% larger than aid received Columbia Southern University ($8,967 vs. $4,154)
Which college is harder to get into, Post University or Columbia Southern University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia Southern University or Post University .
Post University vs. Columbia Southern University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Post University or Columbia Southern University? 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 Columbia Southern University and Post University.
- The graduation rate at Post University is higher than Columbia Southern University (36% vs. 22%)
- Columbia Southern University students graduate with a $10,596 lower median federal student loan debt than Post University graduates. ($16,404 vs. $27,000)
- Columbia Southern University graduates are paying $110 less per month on federal student loans than Post University graduates. ($169 vs. $279)
- More Columbia Southern University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Post University students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/