Post University vs American Institute-West Hartford: which has better ROI?
Neither clears its cost on institution-wide earnings, but Post University comes closer — median earnings $38,696 against a $86,536 total, vs $28,710 at American Institute-West Hartford. (Scorecard, 2026 · our math.)
| Measure | Post University | American Institute-West Hartford |
|---|---|---|
| Net price / yr | $21,634 | $19,316 |
| Total net cost | $86,536 | $77,264 |
| Median earnings, 10 yrs | $38,696 | $28,710 |
| Median debt | $30,157 | $11,979 |
| Payback | — | — |
| 20-year net return | -$279,816 | -$470,264 |
College Scorecard (2026), institution-level · payback and returns are our math. Figures blend all majors.
Which is cheaper, Post University or American Institute-West Hartford?
American Institute-West Hartford, at $19,316 a year after aid versus $21,634 — a gap of $2,318 a year, or $9,272 across the full degree. These are net prices after grants and scholarships, not sticker prices, so they reflect what an aided student pays.
Do Post University or American Institute-West Hartford graduates earn more?
Post University graduates report a median $38,696 ten years after entry, $9,986 more than the $28,710 at American Institute-West Hartford. Both are institution-wide medians from federal tax records, so a high-paying major at the lower school can beat the average at the higher one.
Which leaves students with less debt, Post University or American Institute-West Hartford?
American Institute-West Hartford: its completers carry a median $11,979 in federal loans versus $30,157 at Post University, a difference of $18,178. The figure counts students who finished; it excludes private loans and anyone who left before graduating.
Which graduates more of its students?
56% of students finish at American Institute-West Hartford, against 25% at Post University. Completion matters to the ROI arithmetic because a degree that is never finished still carries its cost and its debt, but earns none of the graduate premium above the $48,360 high-school baseline.