CIIS vs. Manchester University

Comparable Facts

Compare California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco, CA with Manchester University in North Manchester, IN on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

California Institute of Integral Studies is larger than Manchester University based on total student enrollment (1,874 students vs. 1,276 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• California Institute of Integral Studies is located in San Francisco, CA (Large City setting); Manchester University is in North Manchester, IN (Distant Town setting).
• California Institute of Integral Studies is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Manchester University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: California Institute of Integral Studies 15:1; Manchester University 12:1.

Cost details

• Out-of-state tuition differs between Manchester University and California Institute of Integral Studies ($37,135 vs. $0).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Manchester University than at California Institute of Integral Studies (100% vs. 0%).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are not reported at CIIS, test-free at Manchester University.

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, California Institute of Integral Studies graduates have a $8,250 lower median loan debt than Manchester University graduates ($18,750 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers, CIIS graduates have an estimated $86 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Manchester University graduates ($193 vs. $279).
• More Manchester University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CIIS students, three years after graduation (70% vs. 45%).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.