Oglala Lakota College vs Turtle Mountain Community College

Oglala Lakota College and Turtle Mountain Community College, both rooted in rich cultural heritage, offer distinct educational experiences. Oglala Lakota College, nestled in the heart of the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, boasts a close-knit community and a strong emphasis on Lakota culture and traditions. Turtle Mountain Community College, situated in Belcourt, North Dakota, stands out for its commitment to serving the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians and its focus on promoting tribal sovereignty. While both institutions share a dedication to providing accessible and affordable education, they differ in acceptance rates, popular majors, student body demographics, and graduation rates. Explore the comprehensive comparison table to discover which college aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal goals.

	Oglala Lakota College	Turtle Mountain Community College
Overview
Location	Kyle, South Dakota	Belcourt, North Dakota
Campus setting	Rural: Remote	Rural: Remote
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	60.0%	75.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	Open Admission
Application fees	$15
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	$15,534	$17,762
Average net price	$3,774	$4,966
Tuition	$2,016	$1,776
Room & board
Available payment plans		Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	98.0% Average amount $13,173	91.0% Average amount $9,837
Students receiving federal student loan
Students taking out private loans

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,414 Men 28.6% Women 71.4%	472 Men 41.1% Women 58.9%
Graduate students	37 Men 35.1% Women 64.9%	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	N/A
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	N/A	N/A
Campus local/setting	Rural: Remote	Rural: Remote
Dormitory capacity	35	N/A
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	N/A
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Ethnic Studies Education Health Professions Public Administration and Social Service	Health Professions Liberal Arts Transportation and Logistics Education Business
Students to faculty ratio	12:1	7:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	9.3%	29.3%
Dropout rate	48.2%	50.9%
Transferred out	17.6%	15.5%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $51,074 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,064 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A	Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $47,260 Year 3: $48,227 Ground Transportation (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $28,212 Year 3: $23,720 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $25,194 Year 3: N/A

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