Oglala Lakota College vs Sinte Gleska University

Oglala Lakota College and Sinte Gleska University, both located in South Dakota, offer unique educational experiences rooted in Lakota culture and traditions. While they share a common mission of empowering Native American students, they differ in several key aspects. Oglala Lakota College boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for students. Sinte Gleska University, on the other hand, has a slightly higher graduation rate, indicating a strong commitment 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 institution aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal goals.

	Oglala Lakota College	Sinte Gleska University
Overview
Location	Kyle, South Dakota	Mission, South Dakota
Campus setting	Rural: Remote	Rural: Remote
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	60.0%	33.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	Open Admission
Application fees	$15	Undergraduate: $74 Graduate: $74
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)
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	$15,534	$21,154
Average net price	$3,774	$13,856
Tuition	$2,016	$2,640
Room & board
Available payment plans		Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	98.0% Average amount $13,173	97.0% Average amount $5,086
Students receiving federal student loan
Students taking out private loans

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,414 Men 28.6% Women 71.4%	688 Men 21.9% Women 78.1%
Graduate students	37 Men 35.1% Women 64.9%	93 Men 21.5% Women 78.5%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	N/A
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	N/A	N/A
Campus local/setting	Rural: Remote	Rural: Remote
Dormitory capacity	35	N/A
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	N/A
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Ethnic Studies Education Health Professions Public Administration and Social Service	Public Administration and Social Service Natural Resources and Conservation Education Health Professions Ethnic Studies
Students to faculty ratio	12:1	16:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	9.3%	N/A
Dropout rate	48.2%	N/A
Transferred out	17.6%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	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	N/A

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