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University of Connecticut vs Post University: which has better ROI?

Public, Storrs CT · vs · Private for-profit, Waterbury CT

The verdict

University of Connecticut has the better ROI: it clears its 4-year net cost of $100,388 in 3.9 years versus not at all at Post University, on median earnings of $73,997 vs $38,696 ten years out. (Scorecard, 2026 · our math.)

Head to head
MeasureUniversity of ConnecticutPost University
Net price / yr$25,097$21,634
Total net cost$100,388$86,536
Median earnings, 10 yrs$73,997$38,696
Median debt$21,500$30,157
Payback3.9 yrs
20-year net return$412,352$-279,816

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