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Overview |
Post University | LIM | ||
| Location | Waterbury, CT | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,034 | 1,310 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | post.edu | limcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Post University | LIM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,310 | $29,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,310 | $29,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,600 | $18,625 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,307 | $39,020 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,967 | $11,409 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 97% |
Admission |
Post University | LIM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,137 | ||
| Admitted | - | 953 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 25.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Post University | LIM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Post University | LIM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Post University | LIM | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 90% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 5% |
Students |
Post University | LIM | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 26% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 90% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Post University | LIM | ||
| 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 LIM based on total student enrollment (17,034 students vs. 1,310 students)
Post University vs. LIM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Post University or LIM?
- LIM College is 94.3% more expensive to attend than Post University for in-state tuition ($29,750.00 vs. $15,310.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.3% higher at LIM than Post University ($29,750.00 vs. $15,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Post University than LIM ($18,307 vs. $39,020)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Post University are 60.6% lower than costs at LIM College ($11,600 vs. $18,625)
- More students receive financial grant aid at LIM College than Post University (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by LIM College students is 27.2% larger than aid received Post University ($11,409 vs. $8,967)
Which college is harder to get into, Post University or LIM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LIM or Post University .
- The average SAT score at LIM College (962) is 69 points higher than at Post University (893)
- Incoming LIM students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Post University (19)
Post University vs. LIM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Post University or LIM? 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 LIM and Post University.
- The graduation rate at LIM is higher than Post University (49% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from LIM College earn on average $6,100 more per year than Post University graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $44,300)
- LIM College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Post University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- LIM graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Post University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More LIM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Post University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/