Salish Kootenai College vs LCO Ojibwe College

Salish Kootenai College and Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe College, both rooted in rich tribal heritage, offer unique educational experiences for students seeking higher education. Salish Kootenai College, nestled in the heart of Montana, boasts a higher acceptance rate, welcoming a diverse student body with open arms. Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe College, situated in Wisconsin, stands out with its focus on Native American studies, attracting students passionate about preserving cultural traditions. While both institutions share a commitment to academic excellence, their distinct characteristics, including popular majors, student demographics, and graduation rates, may influence your choice. Explore the comprehensive comparison table to discover which college aligns best with your aspirations and goals.

	Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe College	Salish Kootenai College
Overview
Location	Hayward, Wisconsin	Pablo, Montana
Campus setting	Rural: Distant	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	67.0%	61.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	Open Admission
Application fees
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	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	$19,990	In state: $17,319 Out of state: $22,503
Average net price	$6,476	$6,051
Tuition	$4,560	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)	74.0% Average amount $4,803	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	306 Men 19.0% Women 81.0%	615 Men 31.1% Women 68.9%
Graduate students	N/A	5 Men 40.0% Women 60.0%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Very Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	N/A	N/A
Campus local/setting	Rural: Distant	Rural: Distant
Dormitory capacity	N/A	109
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Business Public Administration and Social Service Liberal Arts Ethnic Studies	Health Professions Education Business Psychology Natural Resources and Conservation
Students to faculty ratio	8:1	6:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Outcome
Graduation rate	3.0%	61.8%
Dropout rate	87.9%	34.4%
Transferred out	N/A	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	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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