California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) vs Duke University

California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) and Duke University stand as two distinct academic institutions, each offering unique educational experiences. CIIS, located in San Francisco, California, is a private, non-profit university specializing in integral studies, psychology, and consciousness studies. Duke University, situated in Durham, North Carolina, is a private research university renowned for its strength in the liberal arts, sciences, and engineering. While both universities share a commitment to academic excellence, they differ in several key aspects, including acceptance rates, popular majors, student body demographics, and graduation rates. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to discover the nuances that set these institutions apart and determine which one aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

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

Admission
Acceptance rate	N/A	5.9%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $65 Graduate: $65	Undergraduate: $85 Graduate: $95
SAT range	N/A	1468 - 1558
ACT range	N/A	33 - 35
Students submitting SAT score		47.0%
Students submitting ACT score		46.0%
Total number of applicants		49,703
Total number of admissions given out		2,927
Admitted students who chose to enroll		1,744
Yield rate		59.6%
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		$79,860
Average net price		$27,297
Tuition		$58,085
Room & board		Room/dormitory: $9,164 Meal plan: $6,862
Available payment plans		Prepaid tuition plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)		46.0% Average amount $50,731
Students receiving federal student loan		20.0% Average amount $4,537
Students taking out private loans		3.0% Average amount $22,957

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	84 Men 19.0% Women 81.0%	6,883 Men 48.4% Women 51.6%
Graduate students	1,749 Men 21.2% Women 78.8%	10,737 Men 45.5% Women 54.5%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Moderate
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	3.9%	21.4%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	N/A	5,718
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	Yes
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Psychology Health Professions Multidisciplinary Studies Philosophy and Religious Studies Visual & Performing Arts	Business Health Professions Engineering Legal Profession Social Sciences
Students to faculty ratio	12:1	6:1
Institutional accreditation	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	N/A	95.9%
Dropout rate	N/A	4.0%
Transferred out	N/A	N/A
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	International Business (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $151,472 Year 2: $213,978 Year 3: $201,782 Law (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $155,031 Year 2: $168,098 Year 3: $200,300 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $143,622 Year 2: $148,189 Year 3: $163,560 Health and Medical Administrative Services (Graduate/Professional Certificates) Year 1: $163,977 Year 2: $138,342 Year 3: $159,598 Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $115,135 Year 2: $106,898 Year 3: $134,542 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $123,138 Year 2: $116,541 Year 3: $124,406 Computer Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $108,817 Year 2: $97,071 Year 3: $117,262 Economics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $94,699 Year 2: $90,856 Year 3: $112,646 Engineering-Related Fields (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $97,661 Year 2: $91,078 Year 3: $108,736 Economics (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $76,460 Year 3: $104,348

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