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Overview |
Post University | City Tech | ||
| Location | Waterbury, CT | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,034 | 13,087 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | post.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Post University | City Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,310 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,310 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,600 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,307 | $6,406 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,967 | $8,797 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
Post University | City Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 21,335 | ||
| Admitted | - | 17,452 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Post University | City Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Post University | City Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $10,613 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $109 |
Diversity |
Post University | City Tech | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 0% |
Students |
Post University | City Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 90% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Post University | City Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Post University is larger than than City Tech based on total student enrollment (17,034 students vs. 13,087 students)
Post University vs. City Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Post University or City Tech?
- Post University is 120.9% more expensive to attend than City Tech for in-state tuition ($15,310.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.9% higher at Post University than CUNY New York City College of Technology ($15,310.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY New York City College of Technology than Post University ($6,406 vs. $18,307)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Post University are 54.5% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($11,600 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY New York City College of Technology than Post University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Post University students is 1.9% larger than aid received CUNY New York City College of Technology ($8,967 vs. $8,797)
Which college is harder to get into, Post University or City Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between City Tech or Post University .
Post University vs. City Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Post University or City Tech? 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 City Tech and Post University.
- The graduation rate at Post University is higher than CUNY New York City College of Technology (36% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Post University earn on average $1,300 more per year than City Tech graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $43,000)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $16,387 lower median federal student loan debt than Post University graduates. ($10,613 vs. $27,000)
- City Tech graduates are paying $170 less per month on federal student loans than Post University graduates. ($109 vs. $279)
- More City Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Post University students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/