- Both Nicholls State University (Nicholls State) and University of Central Arkansas are public.
- Nicholls State is located in Thibodaux, LA and University of Central Arkansas is located in Conway, AR.
- University of Central Arkansas has more expensive tuition of $17,258 than Nicholls State ($9,266).
- University of Central Arkansas has tighter acceptance rate of 89.95% than Nicholls State (93.74%).
- University of Central Arkansas has higher SAT scores of 1,050 than Nicholls State (1,025).
- University of Central Arkansas is larger with 9,913 students than Nicholls State (5,883 students).
| Nicholls State University View More Rivals | University of Central Arkansas View More Rivals | |
| #7 in Louisiana | Rankings | #13 in Arkansas |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Thibodaux, LA | Location | Conway, AR |
Nicholls State| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $8,173 Louisiana residents $9,266 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $10,118 Arkansas residents $17,258 out-of-state |
| $8,254 Louisiana residents $9,347 out-of-state | Graduate | $7,162 Arkansas residents $12,443 out-of-state |
| $7,372 | Financial Aid | $8,652 |
| Admission | ||
| $20 undergraduate $36 graduate | Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $45 graduate |
| 93.74% | Acceptance Rate | 89.95% |
| 50.54% | Yield | 40.16% |
| 1,025 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 1,050 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 5,883 | Total Students | 9,913 |
| 5,314 | Undergraduate | 7,994 |
| 569 | Graduate | 1,919 |
| 1,271 | Online Enrollment | 1,446 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 45% | Graduation Rate | 50% |
| 27% | Transfer-out Rate | 23% |
| 75% | Retention Rate | 74% |
| $43,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $42,500 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,427) $6,914 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,598) $4,500 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 268 Full-time 68 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 525 Full-time 154 Part-time |
| 669 Full-time 71 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,341 Full-time 214 Part-time |
| $58,868 for Faculties $45,027 Part-time | Average Salary | $65,269 for Faculties $45,681 Part-time |