California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) vs Berkeley

California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) and University of California-Berkeley (UC Berkeley) are two distinct institutions of higher learning located in California, each offering unique educational experiences. CIIS, a private, non-profit university, stands out for its focus on transformative education, emphasizing personal and spiritual growth alongside academic pursuits. UC Berkeley, a public research university, is renowned for its academic rigor, world-class faculty, and extensive research opportunities. While both universities offer a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs, they differ in terms of acceptance rates, popular majors, student body demographics, and graduation rates. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to discover the key differences between these two esteemed institutions and make an informed decision that aligns with your academic goals and personal aspirations.

	California Institute of Integral Studies	University of California-Berkeley
Overview
Location	San Francisco, California	Berkeley, California
Campus setting	City: Large	City: Midsize
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate		96.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	N/A	14.4%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $65 Graduate: $65	Undergraduate: $70 Graduate: $120
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants		112,843
Total number of admissions given out		16,295
Admitted students who chose to enroll		6,931
Yield rate		42.5%
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: $37,920 Out of state: $67,674
Average net price		$17,652
Tuition		In state: $11,442 Out of state: $41,196
Room & board		$20,236
Available payment plans		Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)		52.0% Average amount $21,406
Students receiving federal student loan		15.0% Average amount $4,586
Students taking out private loans		6.0% Average amount $7,122

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	84 Men 19.0% Women 81.0%	31,814 Men 45.4% Women 54.6%
Graduate students	1,749 Men 21.2% Women 78.8%	13,222 Men 51.7% Women 48.3%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Moderate
Out-of-state students	N/A	16.9%
International students	3.9%	18.0%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	City: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	N/A	9,630
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 New Jersey Texas Virginia New York

Academics
Popular study areas	Psychology Health Professions Multidisciplinary Studies Philosophy and Religious Studies Visual & Performing Arts	Engineering Business Computer and Information Science Legal Profession Health Professions
Students to faculty ratio	12:1	20:1
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	92.8%
Dropout rate	N/A	6.3%
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	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $171,936 Year 3: $191,597 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $122,038 Year 3: $167,052 Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $125,250 Year 2: $125,388 Year 3: $161,399 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $126,367 Year 2: $128,868 Year 3: $160,666 Law (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $160,390 Year 2: $142,470 Year 3: $143,984 Information Science/Studies (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $119,358 Year 3: $143,516 Chemistry (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $107,442 Year 2: $63,005 Year 3: $112,973 Optometry (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $74,750 Year 2: $91,363 Year 3: $104,601 Mechanical Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $95,600 Year 2: $85,760 Year 3: $103,738 Applied Mathematics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $71,282 Year 2: $65,387 Year 3: $102,543

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