California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) vs The Evergreen State

California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) and The Evergreen State College (ESC) stand out as unique and transformative institutions of higher learning, each offering a distinctive educational experience. CIIS, located in the heart of San Francisco, is a private, non-profit university renowned for its focus on integral studies, emphasizing the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit. ESC, nestled in the picturesque Pacific Northwest, is a public liberal arts college known for its innovative and interdisciplinary curriculum, encouraging students to explore diverse perspectives and engage in experiential learning. While both institutions share a commitment to fostering critical thinking and personal growth, 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 which institution aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	California Institute of Integral Studies	The Evergreen State College
Overview
Location	San Francisco, California	Olympia, Washington
Campus setting	City: Large	Suburb: Midsize
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Quarter
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate		67.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	N/A	99.5%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $65 Graduate: $65	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $50
SAT range	N/A	1000 - 1200
ACT range	N/A	19 - 27
Students submitting SAT score		13.0%
Students submitting ACT score		7.0%
Total number of applicants		1,111
Total number of admissions given out		1,105
Admitted students who chose to enroll		234
Yield rate		21.2%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)		N/A
High school GPA	N/A	Required
Recommendation letters	N/A	Not required
High school transcript	N/A	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price		In state: $26,103 Out of state: $46,746
Average net price		$16,155
Tuition		In state: $7,389 Out of state: $28,032
Room & board		Room/dormitory: $8,547 Meal plan: $4,602
Available payment plans		Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)		84.0% Average amount $9,659
Students receiving federal student loan		42.0% Average amount $4,970
Students taking out private loans		0.0% Average amount $21,382

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	84 Men 19.0% Women 81.0%	1,849 Men 38.9% Women 61.1%
Graduate students	1,749 Men 21.2% Women 78.8%	267 Men 32.6% Women 67.4%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	30.8%
International students	3.9%	0.3%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	Suburb: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	N/A	991
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Washington California Oregon Colorado Idaho

Academics
Popular study areas	Psychology Health Professions Multidisciplinary Studies Philosophy and Religious Studies Visual & Performing Arts	Liberal Arts Multidisciplinary Studies Public Administration and Social Service Natural Resources and Conservation Education
Students to faculty ratio	12:1	14:1
Institutional accreditation	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Outcome
Graduation rate	N/A	43.2%
Dropout rate	N/A	54.5%
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	Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $55,770 Year 3: $61,207 Public Administration (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $59,678 Year 2: $53,984 Year 3: $58,733 Natural Resources Conservation and Research (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: $46,321 Biological and Physical Sciences (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $25,468 Year 2: $24,730 Year 3: $30,891 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $24,118 Year 2: $23,558 Year 3: $26,439

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