- Both Northwestern State University of Louisiana (NSU) and University of Central Arkansas are public.
- NSU is located in Natchitoches, LA and University of Central Arkansas is located in Conway, AR.
- NSU has more expensive tuition of $19,652 than University of Central Arkansas ($17,258).
- NSU has tighter acceptance rate of 80.29% than University of Central Arkansas (89.95%).
- University of Central Arkansas has higher SAT scores of 1,050 than NSU (1,050).
- University of Central Arkansas is larger with 9,913 students than NSU (9,389 students).
Northwestern State University of Louisiana View More Rivals | University of Central Arkansas View More Rivals | |
| #8 in Louisiana | Rankings | #13 in Arkansas |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Natchitoches, LA | Location | Conway, AR |
NSU| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | 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 (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $8,864 Louisiana residents $19,652 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $10,118 Arkansas residents $17,258 out-of-state |
| $9,758 Louisiana residents $20,546 out-of-state | Graduate | $7,162 Arkansas residents $12,443 out-of-state |
| $6,866 | Financial Aid | $8,652 |
| Admission | ||
| $20 undergraduate $25 graduate | Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $45 graduate |
| 80.29% | Acceptance Rate | 89.95% |
| 43.56% | Yield | 40.16% |
| 1,050 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 1,050 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 9,389 | Total Students | 9,913 |
| 8,405 | Undergraduate | 7,994 |
| 984 | Graduate | 1,919 |
| 5,349 | Online Enrollment | 1,446 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 46% | Graduation Rate | 50% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 23% | |
| 61% | Retention Rate | 74% |
| $39,600 | 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 |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,492) $6,152 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,598) $4,500 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,300 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 320 Full-time 231 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 525 Full-time 154 Part-time |
| 780 Full-time 233 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,341 Full-time 214 Part-time |
| $60,188 for Faculties $48,404 Part-time | Average Salary | $65,269 for Faculties $45,681 Part-time |