| NSU vs. Central Arkansas |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#12 in Federal Region VI Universities #11 in Louisiana Colleges | Rankings* | #347 in National Universities #9 in Arkansas Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger 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 Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$8,864 Louisiana Residents $19,652 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$10,523 Arkansas Residents $18,023 Out-of-State |
| expensive$9,758 Louisiana Residents $20,546 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$7,446 Arkansas Residents $12,985 Out-of-State |
| Less$7,902 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$8,963 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,030 SAT 21 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,040 SAT 22 ACT |
| Easier92.54% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter89.49% |
| Favorable37.38% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower34.64% |
| High School GPA 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 Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller8,523 | Total Enrollment | Larger10,112 |
| Smaller7,622 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger8,268 |
| Smaller901 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,844 |
| Larger4,083 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,352 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower43% | Graduate Rate | Higher54% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 25% |
| Lower71% | Retention Rate | Higher73% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,492) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,598) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,300) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,750) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 474 | Number of faculty | 686 |
| Lower$64,064 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$67,298 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.