| 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) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$10,523 Arkansas Residents $18,023 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$8,864 Louisiana Residents $19,652 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$7,446 Arkansas Residents $12,985 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$9,758 Louisiana Residents $20,546 Out-of-State |
| More$8,963 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$7,902 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,040 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,030 SAT 21 ACT |
| Tighter89.49% | Acceptance Rate | Easier92.54% |
| Lower34.64% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable37.38% |
| High School GPA 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 | ||
| Larger10,112 | Total Enrollment | Smaller8,523 |
| Larger8,268 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller7,622 |
| Larger1,844 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller901 |
| Smaller1,352 | Online Student Population | Larger4,083 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher54% | Graduate Rate | Lower43% |
| 25% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher73% | Retention Rate | Lower71% |
| 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) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 686 | Number of faculty | 474 |
| Higher$67,298 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$64,064 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.