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Post University vs Central Connecticut State University: which has better ROI?

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

The verdict

Central Connecticut State University has the better ROI: it clears its 4-year net cost of $67,428 in 6.6 years versus not at all at Post University, on median earnings of $58,562 vs $38,696 ten years out. (Scorecard, 2026 · our math.)

Head to head
MeasurePost UniversityCentral Connecticut State University
Net price / yr$21,634$16,857
Total net cost$86,536$67,428
Median earnings, 10 yrs$38,696$58,562
Median debt$30,157$22,300
Payback6.6 yrs
20-year net return$-279,816$136,612

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