| Nicholls State vs. Central Arkansas |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#26 in Federal Region VI Universities #15 in Louisiana Colleges | Rankings* | #347 in National Universities #9 in Arkansas Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$8,149 Louisiana Residents $9,242 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$10,523 Arkansas Residents $18,023 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$8,236 Louisiana Residents $9,329 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$7,446 Arkansas Residents $12,985 Out-of-State |
| Less$7,751 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$8,963 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,080 SAT 21 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,040 SAT 22 ACT |
| Easier90.80% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter89.49% |
| Favorable35.37% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower34.64% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller6,043 | Total Enrollment | Larger10,112 |
| Smaller5,518 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger8,268 |
| Smaller525 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,844 |
| Smaller1,295 | Online Student Population | Larger1,352 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| 54% | Graduate Rate | 54% |
| Lower2% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher25% |
| Higher77% | Retention Rate | Lower73% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,427) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,598) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,688) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,750) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 301 | Number of faculty | 686 |
| Lower$62,905 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$67,298 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.