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UCSD San Diego State Loyola Marymount Chapman Pepperdine SCU USF USC PLNU UCSB Cal Poly TCU| California Institute of Integral Studies | University of San Diego | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CIIS | USD | ||
| Location | San Francisco, CA | San Diego, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,145 | 8,815 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ciis.edu | sandiego.edu | ||
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Costs |
CIIS | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $53,810 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $53,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $17,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $36,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $36,408 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 83% |
Admission |
CIIS | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 14,334 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,541 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2024 |
Academics |
CIIS | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CIIS | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $70,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $22,904 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $236 |
Diversity |
CIIS | USD | ||
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| % Men | 19% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 81% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
CIIS | USD | ||
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| % In-State | - | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 40% | ||
Campus |
CIIS | USD | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of San Diego is larger than than CIIS based on total student enrollment (8,815 students vs. 2,145 students)
CIIS vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CIIS or USD?
- University of San Diego is ?% more expensive to attend than CIIS for in-state tuition ($53,810.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at USD than California Institute of Integral Studies ($53,810.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of San Diego than California Institute of Integral Studies (83% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is ?% larger than aid received California Institute of Integral Studies ($36,408 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CIIS or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or CIIS .
CIIS vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CIIS or USD? 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 USD and CIIS.
- California Institute of Integral Studies students graduate with a $4,154 lower median federal student loan debt than USD graduates. ($18,750 vs. $22,904)
- CIIS graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than USD graduates. ($193 vs. $236)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CIIS students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/