Salish Kootenai College vs Hibbing Community College

Salish Kootenai College and Hibbing Community College, while both offering unique educational opportunities, present distinct differences in their academic offerings, student demographics, and campus environments. Salish Kootenai College, nestled in the heart of the Flathead Indian Reservation in Montana, boasts a higher acceptance rate and a strong focus on Native American culture and traditions. Hibbing Community College, located in the Iron Range region of Minnesota, offers a wider range of academic programs, including technical and vocational training, and attracts a more diverse student body. Explore the detailed comparison table below to discover which college aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Hibbing Community College	Salish Kootenai College
Overview
Location	Hibbing, Minnesota	Pablo, Montana
Campus setting	Town: Remote	Rural: Distant
College type	2 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Quarter
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	54.0%	61.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	Open Admission
Application fees	$20
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	In state: $17,173 Out of state: $18,471	In state: $17,319 Out of state: $22,503
Average net price	$9,151	$6,051
Tuition	In state: $5,192 Out of state: $6,490	In state: $5,076 Out of state: $10,260
Room & board
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	65.0% Average amount $5,558	62.0% Average amount $6,648
Students receiving federal student loan	32.0% Average amount $5,201	8.0% Average amount $3,198
Students taking out private loans	4.0% Average amount $8,000	0.0% Average amount $0

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	859 Men 37.3% Women 62.7%	615 Men 31.1% Women 68.9%
Graduate students	N/A	5 Men 40.0% Women 60.0%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	0.7%	N/A
Campus local/setting	Town: Remote	Rural: Distant
Dormitory capacity	98	109
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Liberal Arts Health Professions Automotive Technology Construction Trades Law Enforcement and Firefighting	Health Professions Education Business Psychology Natural Resources and Conservation
Students to faculty ratio	14:1	6:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Outcome
Graduation rate	43.3%	61.8%
Dropout rate	35.3%	34.4%
Transferred out	21.3%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $64,853 Year 2: $46,087 Year 3: $68,343 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $59,238 Year 2: $56,641 Year 3: $58,844 Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $29,321 Year 2: $37,208 Year 3: $49,447 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $40,409 Year 2: $37,208 Year 3: $48,707 Electrical and Power Transmission Installers (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $39,369 Year 3: $46,631 Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $41,789 Year 3: $39,240 Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $25,774 Year 3: $31,960 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $26,947 Year 2: $24,532 Year 3: $31,547 Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $28,236 Year 3: $27,379	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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