Salish Kootenai College vs Haskell Indian Nations

Salish Kootenai College and Haskell Indian Nations University, both esteemed institutions dedicated to serving Native American students, offer unique educational experiences. Salish Kootenai College, nestled in the picturesque Flathead Valley of Montana, boasts a close-knit community and a strong focus on tribal culture and language preservation. In contrast, Haskell Indian Nations University, located in the vibrant city of Lawrence, Kansas, offers a wider range of academic programs and a diverse student body representing over 140 tribes. While Salish Kootenai College prides itself on its high acceptance rate and personalized attention, Haskell Indian Nations University stands out with its impressive graduation rates and strong alumni network. Explore our comprehensive comparison table to discover more key differences between these two exceptional institutions and make an informed decision about your higher education journey.

	Haskell Indian Nations University	Salish Kootenai College
Overview
Location	Lawrence, Kansas	Pablo, Montana
Campus setting	City: Small	Rural: Distant
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Quarter
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate		61.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	93.5%	Open Admission
Application fees	$10
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants	217
Total number of admissions given out	203
Admitted students who chose to enroll	167
Yield rate	82.3%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	Not required
High school GPA	Required	N/A
Recommendation letters	Not required	N/A
High school transcript	Required	N/A
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Not required	N/A

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$19,917	In state: $17,319 Out of state: $22,503
Average net price	$9,169	$6,051
Tuition	$0	In state: $5,076 Out of state: $10,260
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $460 Meal plan: $490
Available payment plans

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	76.0% Average amount $6,912	62.0% Average amount $6,648
Students receiving federal student loan		8.0% Average amount $3,198
Students taking out private loans		0.0% Average amount $0

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	701 Men 36.4% Women 63.6%	615 Men 31.1% Women 68.9%
Graduate students	N/A	5 Men 40.0% Women 60.0%
Racial/ethnic diversity	N/A	Very Low
Out-of-state students	82.0%	N/A
International students	N/A	N/A
Campus local/setting	City: Small	Rural: Distant
Dormitory capacity	804	109
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Oklahoma Kansas South Dakota Arizona New Mexico	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Liberal Arts Ethnic Studies Natural Resources and Conservation Education	Health Professions Education Business Psychology Natural Resources and Conservation
Students to faculty ratio	25:1	6:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Outcome
Graduation rate	32.6%	61.8%
Dropout rate	54.6%	34.4%
Transferred out	10.5%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $24,500 Year 2: $20,140 Year 3: N/A Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $19,187 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $28,459 Year 2: $21,508 Year 3: N/A	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: N/A Year 3: $55,777 Ground Transportation (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $24,002 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A

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