California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) vs Stanford

California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) and Stanford University, two esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. CIIS, a private, non-profit university, stands out for its focus on transformative education, emphasizing personal and spiritual growth alongside academic rigor. Stanford, a world-renowned private research university, is known for its academic excellence, groundbreaking research, and strong emphasis on entrepreneurship and innovation. While both universities offer a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs, CIIS excels in fields like psychology, philosophy, and consciousness studies, while Stanford boasts strengths in engineering, computer science, and business. With contrasting acceptance rates, student body demographics, and graduation rates, CIIS and Stanford cater to different student populations and aspirations. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover which university aligns best with your academic goals and personal values.

	California Institute of Integral Studies	Stanford University
Overview
Location	San Francisco, California	Stanford, California
Campus setting	City: Large	Suburb: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Quarter
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate		98.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	N/A	3.9%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $65 Graduate: $65	Undergraduate: $90 Graduate: $125
SAT range	N/A	1470 - 1570
ACT range	N/A	34 - 35
Students submitting SAT score		15.0%
Students submitting ACT score		11.0%
Total number of applicants		55,471
Total number of admissions given out		2,190
Admitted students who chose to enroll		1,757
Yield rate		80.2%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)		N/A
High school GPA	N/A	Not required
Recommendation letters	N/A	Required
High school transcript	N/A	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	Not required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price		$78,898
Average net price		$14,402
Tuition		$55,473
Room & board		Room/dormitory: $11,166 Meal plan: $6,694
Available payment plans

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)		61.0% Average amount $56,211
Students receiving federal student loan		5.0% Average amount $5,151
Students taking out private loans		1.0% Average amount $17,186

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	84 Men 19.0% Women 81.0%	7,645 Men 49.4% Women 50.6%
Graduate students	1,749 Men 21.2% Women 78.8%	10,035 Men 56.5% Women 43.5%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Moderate
Out-of-state students	N/A	58.5%
International students	3.9%	24.4%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	N/A	14,621
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	Yes
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	California Texas Washington New York Illinois

Academics
Popular study areas	Psychology Health Professions Multidisciplinary Studies Philosophy and Religious Studies Visual & Performing Arts	Engineering Computer and Information Science Business Biological and Biomedical Sciences Physical Science
Students to faculty ratio	12:1	5:1
Institutional accreditation	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	N/A	95.5%
Dropout rate	N/A	1.7%
Transferred out	N/A	0.6%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $54,035 Year 3: $68,203 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $37,233 Year 2: $35,327 Year 3: $46,773 Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,244 Year 2: $15,182 Year 3: $26,967 Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $48,533 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $36,221 Year 3: N/A Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $34,924 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A	Law (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $151,574 Year 2: $170,457 Year 3: $210,837 Computer Science (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $159,729 Year 2: $168,942 Year 3: $203,193 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $164,734 Year 2: $163,337 Year 3: $187,054 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $137,457 Year 2: $150,874 Year 3: $173,548 Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $136,126 Year 2: $136,499 Year 3: $165,375 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $128,556 Year 2: $135,709 Year 3: $157,500 Engineering-Related Fields (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $123,354 Year 2: $106,421 Year 3: $139,234 Mechanical Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $105,326 Year 2: $111,435 Year 3: $126,185 Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $108,457 Year 2: $90,856 Year 3: $107,477 Economics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $60,475 Year 2: $85,391 Year 3: $104,592

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