| Central Arkansas vs. NSU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#347 in National Universities #9 in Arkansas Colleges | Rankings* | #12 in Federal Region VI Universities #11 in Louisiana Colleges |
| Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger 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 Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$10,118 Arkansas Residents $17,258 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$8,864 Louisiana Residents $19,652 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$7,162 Arkansas Residents $12,443 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$9,758 Louisiana Residents $20,546 Out-of-State |
| More$8,652 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$6,866 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,050 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,050 SAT 21 ACT |
| Tighter91.21% | Acceptance Rate | Easier97.93% |
| Lower30.31% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable35.88% |
| High School GPA High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA 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 Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger9,913 | Total Enrollment | Smaller9,389 |
| Smaller7,994 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger8,405 |
| Larger1,919 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller984 |
| Smaller1,446 | Online Student Population | Larger5,349 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher50% | Graduate Rate | Lower46% |
| 23% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher74% | Retention Rate | Lower61% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,598) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,492) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,750) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,300) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 679 | Number of faculties | 551 |
| Higher$65,644 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$63,343 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.