| North Dakota State College of Science vs. Lake Region State |
#2 in North Dakota Community Colleges | Rankings* | #4 in North Dakota Community Colleges |
| Public, 2-4 years Associate's - Public Urban-serving Multicampus | School Type | Public, 2-4 years Associate's - Public Urban-serving Single Campus |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate 2-4 Years Certificate | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate 2-4 Years Certificate |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$5,928 North Dakota Residents $6,926 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$5,435 North Dakota Residents $5,478 Out-of-State |
| - | Graduate Tuition | - |
| Less$4,561 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$5,389 |
| Admission | ||
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger2,942 | Total Enrollment (All Undergraduate in both schools) | Smaller1,679 |
| Smaller373 | Online Student Population | Larger716 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower43% | Graduate Rate | Higher44% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 21% |
| Higher70% | Retention Rate | Lower66% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,125) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 200) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,515) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,500) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty20 to 1 |
| 252 | Number of faculties | 44 |
| Higher$63,180 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$62,287 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.