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Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Livingstone College NCAT Shaw University Benedict College University of Charleston Bowie State University North Carolina Central University Shepherds Theological Seminary CAU Lees-McRae College Fort Valley State University| California Institute of Integral Studies | Johnson C Smith University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CIIS | JCSU | ||
| Location | San Francisco, CA | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,145 | 1,093 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ciis.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CIIS | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $17,474 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $17,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $7,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $20,045 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $12,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 93% |
Admission |
CIIS | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,306 | ||
| Admitted | - | 583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
CIIS | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CIIS | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $331 |
Diversity |
CIIS | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 19% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 81% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 47% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
CIIS | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 41% | ||
Campus |
CIIS | JCSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Institute of Integral Studies is larger than than JCSU based on total student enrollment (2,145 students vs. 1,093 students)
CIIS vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CIIS or JCSU?
- Johnson C Smith University is ?% more expensive to attend than CIIS for in-state tuition ($17,474.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at JCSU than California Institute of Integral Studies ($17,474.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson C Smith University than California Institute of Integral Studies (93% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson C Smith University students is ?% larger than aid received California Institute of Integral Studies ($12,911 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CIIS or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or CIIS .
CIIS vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CIIS or JCSU? 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 JCSU and CIIS.
- California Institute of Integral Studies students graduate with a $13,300 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($18,750 vs. $32,050)
- CIIS graduates are paying $138 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($193 vs. $331)
- More CIIS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/