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Overview |
CCSU | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Rindge, NH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 1,663 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | #822 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | franklinpierce.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $39,055 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $39,055 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $15,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $28,434 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $32,056 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
CCSU | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | 3,145 | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | 2,916 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 2.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 1020/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 26, 2025 |
Academics |
CCSU | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $41,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
CCSU | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
CCSU | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 77% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Connecticut State University is larger than than Franklin Pierce University based on total student enrollment (9,468 students vs. 1,663 students)
CCSU vs. Franklin Pierce University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or Franklin Pierce University?
- Franklin Pierce University is 503.6% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($39,055.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.8% higher at Franklin Pierce University than Central Connecticut State University ($39,055.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Connecticut State University than Franklin Pierce University ($17,088 vs. $28,434)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Connecticut State University are 22.8% lower than costs at Franklin Pierce University ($12,464 vs. $15,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin Pierce University than Central Connecticut State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin Pierce University students is 416% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($32,056 vs. $6,212)
CCSU vs. Franklin Pierce University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or Franklin Pierce University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Franklin Pierce University or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Central Connecticut State University (1011) is 68 points higher than at Franklin Pierce University (943)
- Incoming CCSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Franklin Pierce University (21)
- Accepted freshman CCSU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Franklin Pierce University (2.97)
- Franklin Pierce University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than CCSU (76.7%)
CCSU vs. Franklin Pierce University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or Franklin Pierce University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Franklin Pierce University and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at Franklin Pierce University is higher than Central Connecticut State University (51% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $7,700 more per year than Franklin Pierce University graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $41,300)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- CCSU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Franklin Pierce University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCSU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/