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Overview |
Post University | Wheelock College | ||
| Location | Waterbury, CT | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,034 | 890 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | post.edu | wheelock.edu | ||
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Costs |
Post University | Wheelock College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,310 | $34,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,310 | $34,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,600 | $14,975 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,307 | $28,829 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,967 | $21,786 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
Post University | Wheelock College | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
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| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.92 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Post University | Wheelock College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Post University | Wheelock College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $36,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Post University | Wheelock College | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 7% |
Students |
Post University | Wheelock College | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 90% | - | ||
Campus |
Post University | Wheelock College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Post University is larger than than Wheelock College based on total student enrollment (17,034 students vs. 890 students)
Post University vs. Wheelock College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Post University or Wheelock College?
- Wheelock College is 128.3% more expensive to attend than Post University for in-state tuition ($34,950.00 vs. $15,310.00)
- Out of state tuition is 128.3% higher at Wheelock College than Post University ($34,950.00 vs. $15,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Post University than Wheelock College ($18,307 vs. $28,829)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Post University are 29.1% lower than costs at Wheelock College ($11,600 vs. $14,975)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheelock College than Post University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheelock College students is 143% larger than aid received Post University ($21,786 vs. $8,967)
Which college is harder to get into, Post University or Wheelock College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wheelock College or Post University .
- The average SAT score at Wheelock College (944) is 51 points higher than at Post University (893)
- Incoming Wheelock College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Post University (19)
Post University vs. Wheelock College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Post University or Wheelock College? 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 Wheelock College and Post University.
- The graduation rate at Wheelock College is higher than Post University (58% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Post University earn on average $8,000 more per year than Wheelock College graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $36,300)
- Wheelock College and Post University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wheelock College and Post University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Wheelock College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Post University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/