| Maharishi International University View More Rivals | Central College View More Rivals | |
| #8 in Iowa | Rankings | #197 in Liberal Arts Colleges #18 in Iowa |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Fairfield, IA | Location | Pella, IA |
| Known as | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $16,530 | Undergraduate | $20,988 |
| $29,530 | Graduate | |
| $8,518 | Financial Aid | $10,764 |
| Admission | ||
| $20 undergraduate $20 graduate | Application Fee | $25 |
| 88.89% | Acceptance Rate | 70.09% |
| 53.13% | Yield | 11.44% |
| Test Scores | 1,100 SAT, 22 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,673 | Total Students | 1,169 |
| 681 | Undergraduate | 1,169 |
| 1,992 | Graduate | 0 |
| 1,474 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 50% | Graduation Rate | 71% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 28% | |
| 56% | Retention Rate | 74% |
| $30,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $48,400 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Undergraduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 906) $3,400 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,405) $5,200 average annual costs |
| ✔ (20 meals per week) $4,000 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,660 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 100 Full-time 11 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 99 Full-time 21 Part-time |
| 317 Full-time 50 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 324 Full-time 105 Part-time |
| $38,127 for Faculties $36,259 Part-time | Average Salary | $67,886 for Faculties $44,988 Part-time |