Holy Names University vs California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS)

Holy Names University and California Institute of Integral Studies, two distinct institutions with unique offerings, stand side by side in this comprehensive comparison. While Holy Names University boasts a higher acceptance rate, California Institute of Integral Studies maintains a smaller student body, fostering a more intimate learning environment. Explore the nuances of their popular majors, student demographics, and graduation rates, meticulously presented in the comparison table below. Discover which university aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences, ensuring an enriching and fulfilling educational journey.

	California Institute of Integral Studies	Holy Names University
Overview
Location	San Francisco, California	Oakland, California
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		62.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation		Catholic

Admission
Acceptance rate	N/A	95.3%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $65 Graduate: $65
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants		703
Total number of admissions given out		670
Admitted students who chose to enroll		98
Yield rate		14.6%
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		$64,043
Average net price		$21,515
Tuition		$40,368
Room & board		Room/dormitory: $7,226 Meal plan: $6,768
Available payment plans		Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)		100.0% Average amount $33,511
Students receiving federal student loan		75.0% Average amount $5,485
Students taking out private loans		0.0% Average amount $0

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	84 Men 19.0% Women 81.0%	596 Men 33.4% Women 66.6%
Graduate students	1,749 Men 21.2% Women 78.8%	419 Men 25.5% Women 74.5%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Moderate
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	3.9%	3.2%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	N/A	440
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	No
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	Psychology Education Health Professions Business Kinesiology & Leisure Studies
Students to faculty ratio	12:1	9:1
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	58.0%
Dropout rate	N/A	21.9%
Transferred out	N/A	3.4%
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 (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $131,135 Year 2: $137,605 Year 3: $146,003 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $90,368 Year 2: $86,867 Year 3: $109,835 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $62,070 Year 2: $46,478 Year 3: $48,788 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $52,636 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $29,927 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $31,305 Year 3: N/A Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $37,840 Year 2: $36,141 Year 3: N/A

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