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Overview |
Pitzer | Maharishi International University | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Fairfield, IA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 2,673 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | mum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | Maharishi International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $16,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $16,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $7,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $16,979 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $11,751 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 81% |
Admission |
Pitzer | Maharishi International University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | 70 | ||
| Admitted | 644 | 66 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | 94.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | 54.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very 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 1, 2025 | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Pitzer | Maharishi International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | Maharishi International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $29,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $39,037 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $403 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | Maharishi International University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 38% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Pitzer | Maharishi International University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 0% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 100% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Maharishi International University is larger than than Pitzer based on total student enrollment (2,673 students vs. 1,212 students)
Pitzer vs. Maharishi International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or Maharishi International University?
- Pitzer College is 276.8% more expensive to attend than Maharishi International University for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 276.8% higher at Pitzer than Maharishi International University ($60,282.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Maharishi International University than Pitzer ($16,979 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maharishi International University are 168.3% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($7,400 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maharishi International University than Pitzer College (81% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 236.9% larger than aid received Maharishi International University ($39,594 vs. $11,751)
Pitzer vs. Maharishi International University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer 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 Pitzer .
- Maharishi International University has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
Pitzer vs. Maharishi International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer 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 Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than Maharishi International University (81% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $20,300 more per year than Maharishi International University graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $29,300)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $23,142 lower median federal student loan debt than Maharishi International University graduates. ($15,895 vs. $39,037)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $239 less per month on federal student loans than Maharishi International University graduates. ($164 vs. $403)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maharishi International University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/