| Central Arkansas vs. Nicholls State |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#347 in National Universities #9 in Arkansas Colleges | Rankings* | #26 in Federal Region VI Universities #15 in Louisiana Colleges |
| Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| 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 |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$10,118 Arkansas Residents $17,258 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$8,173 Louisiana Residents $9,266 Out-of-State |
| expensive$7,162 Arkansas Residents $12,443 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,254 Louisiana Residents $9,347 Out-of-State |
| More$8,652 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$7,372 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,050 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,025 SAT 21 ACT |
| Tighter91.21% | Acceptance Rate | Easier98.43% |
| Lower30.31% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable43.14% |
| High School GPA High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program 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 Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger9,913 | Total Enrollment | Smaller5,883 |
| Larger7,994 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller5,314 |
| Larger1,919 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller569 |
| Larger1,446 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,271 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher50% | Graduate Rate | Lower45% |
| Lower23% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher27% |
| Lower74% | Retention Rate | Higher75% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,598) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,427) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,750) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,688) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 679 | Number of faculties | 336 |
| Higher$65,644 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$61,407 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.