| Maharishi International University View More Rivals | Buena Vista University View More Rivals | |
| #8 in Iowa | Rankings | |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Fairfield, IA | Location | Storm Lake, IA |
| Known as | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $16,530 | Undergraduate | $40,190 |
| $29,530 | Graduate | $10,170 |
| $8,518 | Financial Aid | $20,292 |
| Admission | ||
| $20 undergraduate $20 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 88.89% | Acceptance Rate | 63.85% |
| 53.13% | Yield | 21.53% |
| Test Scores | 1,020 SAT, 22 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,673 | Total Students | 1,973 |
| 681 | Undergraduate | 1,474 |
| 1,992 | Graduate | 499 |
| 1,474 | Online Enrollment | 978 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 50% | Graduation Rate | 57% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 56% | Retention Rate | 76% |
| $30,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $42,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 906) $3,400 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 836) $5,266 average annual costs |
| ✔ (20 meals per week) $4,000 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,414 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 100 Full-time 11 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 61 Full-time 222 Part-time |
| 317 Full-time 50 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 257 Full-time 235 Part-time |
| $38,127 for Faculties $36,259 Part-time | Average Salary | $59,483 for Faculties $50,268 Part-time |