Dominican-California vs California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS)

Dominican University of California and California Institute of Integral Studies, both located in the vibrant state of California, offer distinct educational experiences for students seeking higher learning. Dominican University, rooted in Catholic traditions, boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for aspiring undergraduates. California Institute of Integral Studies, on the other hand, stands out with its focus on transformative education, emphasizing personal and spiritual growth. While Dominican University excels in popular majors like Business and Psychology, California Institute of Integral Studies shines in fields such as Consciousness Studies and Integral Psychology. Explore the detailed comparison table to delve into further differences, including student body demographics, graduation rates, and additional factors that can help you make an informed decision about your academic journey.

	California Institute of Integral Studies	Dominican University of California
Overview
Location	San Francisco, California	San Rafael, California
Campus setting	City: Large	City: Small
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		81.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	N/A	92.9%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $65 Graduate: $65
SAT range	N/A	1063 - 1275
ACT range	N/A	20 - 25
Students submitting SAT score		8.0%
Students submitting ACT score		3.0%
Total number of applicants		1,981
Total number of admissions given out		1,841
Admitted students who chose to enroll		245
Yield rate		13.3%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)		N/A
High school GPA	N/A	Not 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		$71,124
Average net price		$45,001
Tuition		$47,190
Room & board		Room/dormitory: $8,702 Meal plan: $7,070
Available payment plans		Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)		100.0% Average amount $18,547
Students receiving federal student loan		59.0% Average amount $3,740
Students taking out private loans		4.0% Average amount $17,248

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	84 Men 19.0% Women 81.0%	1,249 Men 31.1% Women 68.9%
Graduate students	1,749 Men 21.2% Women 78.8%	606 Men 24.4% Women 75.6%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Moderate
Out-of-state students	N/A	13.7%
International students	3.9%	6.1%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	City: Small
Dormitory capacity	N/A	535
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	California Washington Arizona Pennsylvania Colorado

Academics
Popular study areas	Psychology Health Professions Multidisciplinary Studies Philosophy and Religious Studies Visual & Performing Arts	Health Professions Business Computer and Information Science Biological and Biomedical Sciences Psychology
Students to faculty ratio	12:1	10:1
Institutional accreditation	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	N/A	77.4%
Dropout rate	N/A	7.9%
Transferred out	N/A	14.7%
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	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $89,815 Year 2: $88,637 Year 3: $119,084 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $78,819 Year 2: $73,949 Year 3: $96,621 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $52,951 Year 2: $46,087 Year 3: $59,715 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $39,600 Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: $49,637 Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $26,556 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $60,264 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $35,325 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $36,982 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,581 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $71,427 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A

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