- Post University is a private school while Fairfield University is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Connecticut.
- Fairfield University has more expensive tuition of $56,360 than Post University ($17,100).
- Fairfield University has tighter acceptance rate of 60.56% than Post University (63.50%).
- Post University is larger with 17,034 students than Fairfield University (6,019 students).
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| #15 in Connecticut | Rankings | #6 in Connecticut |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Waterbury, CT | Location | Fairfield, CT |
| Known as | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $17,100 | Undergraduate | $56,360 |
| $7,054 | Graduate | $20,740 |
| $5,537 | Financial Aid | $24,783 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $65 graduate | |
| 63.50% | Acceptance Rate | 60.56% |
| 23.58% | Yield | 14.63% |
| Test Scores | 1,310 SAT, 30 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 17,034 | Total Students | 6,019 |
| 14,682 | Undergraduate | 4,757 |
| 2,352 | Graduate | 1,262 |
| 15,984 | Online Enrollment | 176 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 31% | Graduation Rate | 84% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 12% | |
| 35% | Retention Rate | 91% |
| $46,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $80,100 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 434) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,632) $10,240 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 57 Full-time 939 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 312 Full-time 306 Part-time |
| 774 Full-time 985 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 852 Full-time 320 Part-time |
| $58,129 for Faculties $52,203 Part-time | Average Salary | $109,903 for Faculties $79,180 Part-time |