- Both University of Central Arkansas and Northwestern State University of Louisiana (NSU) are public.
- University of Central Arkansas is located in Conway, AR and NSU is located in Natchitoches, LA.
- 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%).
- NSU has higher SAT scores of 1,050 than University of Central Arkansas (1,050).
- University of Central Arkansas is larger with 9,913 students than NSU (9,389 students).
University of Central Arkansas View More Rivals | Northwestern State University of Louisiana View More Rivals | |
| #13 in Arkansas | Rankings | #8 in Louisiana |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Conway, AR | Location | Natchitoches, LA |
| Known as | NSU | |
| 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) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $10,118 Arkansas residents $17,258 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $8,864 Louisiana residents $19,652 out-of-state |
| $7,162 Arkansas residents $12,443 out-of-state | Graduate | $9,758 Louisiana residents $20,546 out-of-state |
| $8,652 | Financial Aid | $6,866 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $45 graduate | Application Fee | $20 undergraduate $25 graduate |
| 89.95% | Acceptance Rate | 80.29% |
| 40.16% | Yield | 43.56% |
| 1,050 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,050 SAT, 21 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 9,913 | Total Students | 9,389 |
| 7,994 | Undergraduate | 8,405 |
| 1,919 | Graduate | 984 |
| 1,446 | Online Enrollment | 5,349 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 50% | Graduation Rate | 46% |
| 23% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 74% | Retention Rate | 61% |
| $42,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $39,600 |
| 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: 3,598) $4,500 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,492) $6,152 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,300 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 525 Full-time 154 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 320 Full-time 231 Part-time |
| 1,341 Full-time 214 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 780 Full-time 233 Part-time |
| $65,269 for Faculties $45,681 Part-time | Average Salary | $60,188 for Faculties $48,404 Part-time |