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California College of the Arts Ringling College of Art and Design Art Center College of Design Juilliard Otis College of Art and Design UCLA Southern California Institute of Technology SCAD RISD Cal State LA USC UArts| California Institute of the Arts | Maharishi International University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Maharishi International University | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Fairfield, IA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 2,673 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | mum.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Maharishi International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $16,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $16,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $7,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $16,979 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $11,751 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 81% |
Admission |
CalArts | Maharishi International University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 70 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 66 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 94.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 54.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | Maharishi International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Maharishi International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $29,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $39,037 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $403 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Maharishi International University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 38% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
CalArts | Maharishi International University | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 0% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 100% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Maharishi International University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Maharishi International University is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (2,673 students vs. 1,440 students)
CalArts vs. Maharishi International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Maharishi International University?
- California Institute of the Arts is 240.2% more expensive to attend than Maharishi International University for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 240.2% higher at CalArts than Maharishi International University ($54,440.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Maharishi International University than CalArts ($16,979 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maharishi International University are 68.2% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($7,400 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maharishi International University than California Institute of the Arts (81% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 74.2% larger than aid received Maharishi International University ($20,474 vs. $11,751)
CalArts vs. Maharishi International University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Maharishi International University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Maharishi International University or CalArts .
- Maharishi International University has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Maharishi International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Maharishi International University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Maharishi International University and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Maharishi International University (65% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $21,100 more per year than Maharishi International University graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $29,300)
- California Institute of the Arts students graduate with a $10,537 lower median federal student loan debt than Maharishi International University graduates. ($28,500 vs. $39,037)
- CalArts graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than Maharishi International University graduates. ($294 vs. $403)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maharishi International University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/