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South Dakota State University University of North Dakota Black Hills State University Nebraska Augustana Truman State Augustana University South Dakota School of Mines and Technology NSU UNI ISU Iowa| Oglala Lakota College | University of South Dakota | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Oglala Lakota College | USD | ||
| Location | Kyle, SD | Vermillion, SD | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,177 | 9,856 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #597 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olc.edu | usd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oglala Lakota College | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,016 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $2,016 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,200 | $8,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,243 | $18,378 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,505 | $6,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
Oglala Lakota College | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,480 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,456 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1300 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Oglala Lakota College | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oglala Lakota College | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 4% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $22,000 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $258 |
Diversity |
Oglala Lakota College | USD | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 96% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Oglala Lakota College | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Oglala Lakota College | USD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Dakota is larger than than Oglala Lakota College based on total student enrollment (9,856 students vs. 1,177 students)
Oglala Lakota College vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oglala Lakota College or USD?
- University of South Dakota is 285.6% more expensive to attend than Oglala Lakota College for in-state tuition ($7,773.00 vs. $2,016.00)
- Out of state tuition is 459.7% higher at USD than Oglala Lakota College ($11,283.00 vs. $2,016.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oglala Lakota College than USD ($5,243 vs. $18,378)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oglala Lakota College are 14.2% lower than costs at University of South Dakota ($7,200 vs. $8,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oglala Lakota College than University of South Dakota (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglala Lakota College students is 145.8% larger than aid received University of South Dakota ($15,505 vs. $6,308)
Which college is harder to get into, Oglala Lakota College or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or Oglala Lakota College .
Oglala Lakota College vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oglala Lakota College or USD? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between USD and Oglala Lakota College.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than Oglala Lakota College (47% vs. 4%)
- Graduates from University of South Dakota earn on average $26,200 more per year than Oglala Lakota College graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $22,000)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/