Williston State vs Dakota College at Bottineau

Williston State College and Dakota College at Bottineau, both esteemed institutions in North Dakota, offer unique educational experiences tailored to diverse student aspirations. Williston State boasts an impressive 100% acceptance rate, welcoming students from all backgrounds to pursue their academic goals. Dakota College, with a slightly more selective admissions process, maintains a 98% acceptance rate. While Williston State's student body predominantly comprises undergraduates, Dakota College boasts a significant graduate student population, providing opportunities for advanced studies. Explore the comprehensive comparison table to delve into further details regarding acceptance rates, popular majors, student demographics, graduation rates, and more, empowering you to make an informed decision that aligns with your educational aspirations and goals.

	Dakota College at Bottineau	Williston State College
Overview
Location	Bottineau, North Dakota	Williston, North Dakota
Campus setting	Rural: Remote	Town: Remote
College type	2 year	2 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	73.0%	52.0%
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	In state: $17,689 Out of state: $19,867	$21,645
Average net price	$8,253	$9,477
Tuition	In state: $4,356 Out of state: $6,534	$4,353
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $3,220 Meal plan: $4,895	Room/dormitory: $4,000 Meal plan: $4,188
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	82.0% Average amount $6,164	93.0% Average amount $6,519
Students receiving federal student loan	43.0% Average amount $4,831	21.0% Average amount $4,186
Students taking out private loans	4.0% Average amount $5,717	1.0% Average amount $2,500

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,163 Men 36.5% Women 63.5%	908 Men 35.0% Women 65.0%
Graduate students	N/A	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	26.9%
International students	5.8%	6.5%
Campus local/setting	Rural: Remote	Town: Remote
Dormitory capacity	259	217
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	North Dakota Montana Texas Florida Maryland

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Liberal Arts Agriculture Visual & Performing Arts Business	Health Professions Business Automotive Technology Precision Production Engineering Technologies
Students to faculty ratio	14:1	21:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	27.9%	41.3%
Dropout rate	68.9%	42.0%
Transferred out	N/A	13.7%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $55,374 Year 2: $57,860 Year 3: $57,801 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $36,515 Year 2: $17,717 Year 3: $21,758	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $56,415 Year 3: $56,601 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $25,122 Year 2: $25,774 Year 3: $35,485

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