Salish Kootenai College vs Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute (SIPI)

Salish Kootenai College and Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute, 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 higher acceptance rate, allowing more students to pursue their academic aspirations. Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute, situated in the vibrant city of Albuquerque, New Mexico, excels in engineering and technology programs, attracting students seeking careers in these fields. While Salish Kootenai College's student body primarily comprises Native American students, Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute welcomes a diverse mix of ethnicities, fostering a rich cultural exchange. Explore the comprehensive comparison table to delve into further details and discover which institution aligns best with your academic goals and personal preferences.

	Salish Kootenai College	Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute
Overview
Location	Pablo, Montana	Albuquerque, New Mexico
Campus setting	Rural: Distant	Suburb: Large
College type	4 year	2 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Quarter	Trimester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	61.0%	34.0%
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	In state: $17,319 Out of state: $22,503	$23,544
Average net price	$6,051	$13,639
Tuition	In state: $5,076 Out of state: $10,260	$0
Room & board		$675
Available payment plans

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	62.0% Average amount $6,648	100.0% Average amount $3,215
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	615 Men 31.1% Women 68.9%	357 Men 30.3% Women 69.7%
Graduate students	5 Men 40.0% Women 60.0%	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	N/A
Out-of-state students	N/A	21.4%
International students	N/A	N/A
Campus local/setting	Rural: Distant	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	109	256
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	New Mexico Arizona Colorado California Oklahoma

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Education Business Psychology Natural Resources and Conservation	Liberal Arts Business Engineering Health Professions Computer and Information Science
Students to faculty ratio	6:1	21:1
Institutional accreditation	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	61.8%	15.5%
Dropout rate	34.4%	60.3%
Transferred out	N/A	9.5%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	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	Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $19,219 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A

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Salish Kootenai College vs Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute (SIPI)

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