Lake Region State College (LRSC) vs North Idaho College

Lake Region State College and North Idaho College, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Lake Region State College, nestled in the scenic Devils Lake region of North Dakota, boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for aspiring students. North Idaho College, situated in the vibrant city of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, attracts a larger student body, providing a diverse and dynamic campus environment. While Lake Region State College excels in programs like Business, Education, and Health Sciences, North Idaho College shines in fields such as Engineering, Manufacturing, and Public Safety. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to delve into further details about these colleges, including graduation rates, student demographics, and additional academic offerings, to make an informed decision that aligns with your educational aspirations and goals.

	Lake Region State College	North Idaho College
Overview
Location	Devils Lake, North Dakota	Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
Campus setting	Town: Remote	City: Small
College type	2 year	2 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	65.0%	62.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	Open Admission
Application fees	$35
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants
Total number of admissions given out
Admitted students who chose to enroll
Yield rate
Test scores (SAT/ACT)		Not required
High school GPA	N/A	N/A
Recommendation letters	N/A	N/A
High school transcript	N/A	N/A
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	N/A

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$16,850	In state: $16,486 Out of state: $20,262
Average net price	$10,473	$7,514
Tuition	$4,086	In state: $4,000 Out of state: $7,776
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $2,850 Meal plan: $4,400	Room/dormitory: $4,150 Meal plan: $3,450
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	91.0% Average amount $5,288	91.0% Average amount $3,888
Students receiving federal student loan	39.0% Average amount $4,715	30.0% Average amount $3,959
Students taking out private loans	5.0% Average amount $7,307	0.0% Average amount $0

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,621 Men 43.3% Women 56.7%	4,579 Men 38.3% Women 61.7%
Graduate students	N/A	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	18.0%	18.2%
International students	3.3%	0.3%
Campus local/setting	Town: Remote	City: Small
Dormitory capacity	200	198
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	North Dakota Minnesota Texas Arizona California	Idaho Washington California Montana Nevada

Academics
Popular study areas	Liberal Arts Health Professions Law Enforcement and Firefighting Business Automotive Technology	Liberal Arts Health Professions Business Automotive Technology Computer and Information Science
Students to faculty ratio	14:1	14:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Outcome
Graduation rate	50.2%	28.3%
Dropout rate	25.4%	50.0%
Transferred out	20.3%	16.2%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $58,208 Year 2: $56,776 Year 3: $58,420 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $49,309 Year 2: $50,606 Year 3: $53,478 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $43,798 Year 3: $47,967 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $18,646 Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: $34,721 Agricultural Business and Management (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: N/A	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $63,005 Year 3: $68,424 Precision Metal Working (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $41,039 Year 2: $32,391 Year 3: $39,120 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $35,896 Year 2: $30,554 Year 3: $36,183 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $23,501 Year 2: $20,461 Year 3: $28,631 Design and Applied Arts (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $20,140 Year 3: $23,211 Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: N/A Criminal Justice and Corrections (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: N/A Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: N/A Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $28,754 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Health and Medical Administrative Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $28,464 Year 2: $30,119 Year 3: N/A

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