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Connecticut State Community College vs Post University: which has better ROI?

Public, New Britain CT · vs · Private for-profit, Waterbury CT

The verdict

Neither clears its cost on institution-wide earnings, but Connecticut State Community College comes closer — median earnings $41,344 against a $23,026 total, vs $38,696 at Post University. (Scorecard, 2026 · our math.)

Head to head
MeasureConnecticut State Community CollegePost University
Net price / yr$11,513$21,634
Total net cost$23,026$86,536
Median earnings, 10 yrs$41,344$38,696
Median debt$9,200$30,157
Payback
20-year net return$-163,346$-279,816

College Scorecard (2026), institution-level · payback and returns are our math. Figures blend all majors.