Salish Kootenai College vs Lake Region State College (LRSC)

Salish Kootenai College and Lake Region State College, while both offering unique educational opportunities, present distinct differences in their academic offerings, student demographics, and campus environments. Salish Kootenai College, a tribal college located in Pablo, Montana, boasts a high acceptance rate and a strong focus on Native American culture and traditions. Lake Region State College, situated in Devils Lake, North Dakota, offers a wider range of academic programs, including associate's and bachelor's degrees, and attracts a diverse student body from across the region. Explore the detailed comparison table below to delve into specific details regarding acceptance rates, popular majors, student demographics, graduation rates, and more, helping you make an informed decision about which institution best aligns with your academic goals and personal preferences.

	Lake Region State College	Salish Kootenai College
Overview
Location	Devils Lake, North Dakota	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	65.0%	61.0%
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: $17,319 Out of state: $22,503
Average net price	$10,473	$6,051
Tuition	$4,086	In state: $5,076 Out of state: $10,260
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $2,850 Meal plan: $4,400
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	91.0% Average amount $5,288	62.0% Average amount $6,648
Students receiving federal student loan	39.0% Average amount $4,715	8.0% Average amount $3,198
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%	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	18.0%	N/A
International students	3.3%	N/A
Campus local/setting	Town: Remote	Rural: Distant
Dormitory capacity	200	109
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	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Liberal Arts Health Professions Law Enforcement and Firefighting Business Automotive Technology	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	50.2%	61.8%
Dropout rate	25.4%	34.4%
Transferred out	20.3%	N/A
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: 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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