Oglala Lakota College vs College of Menominee Nation

Oglala Lakota College and College of Menominee Nation, both rooted in rich cultural heritage, offer unique educational experiences for students seeking higher education. While they share a commitment to serving Native American communities, these institutions differ in several key aspects. Oglala Lakota College boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for aspiring students. College of Menominee Nation, on the other hand, has a slightly higher graduation rate, indicating its dedication to student success. Explore the detailed comparison table to delve into further distinctions, including popular majors, student body demographics, and additional factors that may influence your choice. Discover which college aligns best with your academic goals and personal preferences, ensuring a fulfilling and enriching educational journey.

	College of Menominee Nation	Oglala Lakota College
Overview
Location	Keshena, Wisconsin	Kyle, South Dakota
Campus setting	Rural: Distant	Rural: Remote
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate		60.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	Open Admission
Application fees		$15
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	$18,294	$15,534
Average net price	$7,401	$3,774
Tuition	$6,000	$2,016
Room & board
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	77.0% Average amount $4,374	98.0% Average amount $13,173
Students receiving federal student loan
Students taking out private loans

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	191 Men 29.3% Women 70.7%	1,414 Men 28.6% Women 71.4%
Graduate students	N/A	37 Men 35.1% Women 64.9%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	N/A	N/A
Campus local/setting	Rural: Distant	Rural: Remote
Dormitory capacity	N/A	35
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	Education Public Administration and Social Service Precision Production Liberal Arts Business	Business Ethnic Studies Education Health Professions Public Administration and Social Service
Students to faculty ratio	5:1	12:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	28.2%	9.3%
Dropout rate	66.7%	48.2%
Transferred out	N/A	17.6%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	N/A	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $51,074 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,064 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A

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