| 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) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$8,864 Louisiana Residents $19,652 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$10,118 Arkansas Residents $17,258 Out-of-State |
| expensive$9,758 Louisiana Residents $20,546 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$7,162 Arkansas Residents $12,443 Out-of-State |
| Less$6,866 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$8,652 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,050 SAT 21 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,050 SAT 22 ACT |
| Easier97.93% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter91.21% |
| Favorable35.88% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower30.31% |
| 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 High School Record 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 | ||
| Smaller9,389 | Total Enrollment | Larger9,913 |
| Larger8,405 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller7,994 |
| Smaller984 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,919 |
| Larger5,349 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,446 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower46% | Graduate Rate | Higher50% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 23% |
| Lower61% | Retention Rate | Higher74% |
| 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) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
| 551 | Number of faculties | 679 |
| Lower$63,343 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$65,644 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.