- Post University is a private school while Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Connecticut.
- SCSU has more expensive tuition of $26,104 than Post University ($17,100).
- Post University has tighter acceptance rate of 63.50% than SCSU (64.92%).
- Post University is larger with 17,034 students than SCSU (8,889 students).
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| #15 in Connecticut | Rankings | #18 in Connecticut |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Waterbury, CT | Location | New Haven, CT |
| Known as | SCSU | |
| 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 (Research) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $17,100 | Undergraduate | $12,828 Connecticut residents $26,104 out-of-state |
| $7,054 | Graduate | $14,541 Connecticut residents $24,744 out-of-state |
| $5,537 | Financial Aid | $6,925 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | |
| 63.50% | Acceptance Rate | 64.92% |
| 23.58% | Yield | 23.81% |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 17,034 | Total Students | 8,889 |
| 14,682 | Undergraduate | 6,920 |
| 2,352 | Graduate | 1,969 |
| 15,984 | Online Enrollment | 993 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 31% | Graduation Rate | 53% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 28% | |
| 35% | Retention Rate | 73% |
| $46,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $48,100 |
| 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 Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 434) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,314) $7,660 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 57 Full-time 939 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 422 Full-time 617 Part-time |
| 774 Full-time 985 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 986 Full-time 738 Part-time |
| $58,129 for Faculties $52,203 Part-time | Average Salary | $86,450 for Faculties $80,919 Part-time |