| Sisseton Wahpeton vs. Western Dakota Tech |
| Rankings* | #4 in South Dakota Community Colleges | |
| Public, four-years Tribal College | School Type | Public, 2-4 years Associate's - Public Special Use |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$4,330 South Dakota Residents $4,330 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$8,333 South Dakota Residents $8,008 Out-of-State |
| - | Graduate Tuition | - |
| More$9,994 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$5,504 |
| Admission | ||
| Dual Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller187 | Total Enrollment (All Undergraduate in both schools) | Larger1,267 |
| - | Online Student Population | 242 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower6% | Graduate Rate | Higher52% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 6% |
| - | Retention Rate | 66% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 39) | Campus Housing | |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty7 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty9 to 1 |
| 14 | Number of faculties | 96 |
| Lower$46,101 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$57,809 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.