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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 University of Management | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Maharishi University of Management | ||
| 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 University of Management | ||
| 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 University of Management | ||
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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 University of Management | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Maharishi University of Management | ||
| 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 University of Management | ||
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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 University of Management | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 0% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 100% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Maharishi University of Management | ||
| 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 University of Management is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (2,673 students vs. 1,440 students)
CalArts vs. Maharishi University of Management Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Maharishi University of Management?
- California Institute of the Arts is 240.2% more expensive to attend than Maharishi University of Management for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 240.2% higher at CalArts than Maharishi University of Management ($54,440.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Maharishi University of Management than CalArts ($16,979 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maharishi University of Management 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 University of Management 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 University of Management ($20,474 vs. $11,751)
CalArts vs. Maharishi University of Management Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Maharishi University of Management? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Maharishi University of Management or CalArts .
- Maharishi University of Management has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Maharishi University of Management Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Maharishi University of Management? 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 University of Management and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Maharishi University of Management (65% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $21,100 more per year than Maharishi University of Management 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 University of Management graduates. ($28,500 vs. $39,037)
- CalArts graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than Maharishi University of Management graduates. ($294 vs. $403)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maharishi University of Management 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/