- Post University is a private school while University of Connecticut is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Connecticut.
- University of Connecticut has more expensive tuition of $43,034 than Post University ($17,100).
- University of Connecticut has tighter acceptance rate of 47.84% than Post University (63.50%).
- University of Connecticut is larger with 27,003 students than Post University (17,034 students).
Post University View More Rivals | University of Connecticut View More Rivals | |
| #15 in Connecticut | Rankings | #63 in National Universities #3 in Connecticut |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Waterbury, CT | Location | Storrs, 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 | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $17,100 | Undergraduate | $20,366 Connecticut residents $43,034 out-of-state |
| $7,054 | Graduate | $22,194 Connecticut residents $44,106 out-of-state |
| $5,537 | Financial Aid | $13,180 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $80 undergraduate $75 graduate | |
| 63.50% | Acceptance Rate | 47.84% |
| 23.58% | Yield | 22.51% |
| Test Scores | 1,330 SAT, 31 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 17,034 | Total Students | 27,003 |
| 14,682 | Undergraduate | 18,983 |
| 2,352 | Graduate | 8,020 |
| 15,984 | Online Enrollment | 1,436 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 31% | Graduation Rate | 83% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 8% | |
| 35% | Retention Rate | 91% |
| $46,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $66,000 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 434) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,921) $7,436 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 57 Full-time 939 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,089 Full-time 884 Part-time |
| 774 Full-time 985 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 8,314 Full-time 1,920 Part-time |
| $58,129 for Faculties $52,203 Part-time | Average Salary | $117,307 for Faculties $77,570 Part-time |