- Both Maharishi International University and Drake University are private.
- Both schools are located in Iowa.
- Drake University has more expensive tuition of $49,944 than Maharishi International University ($16,530).
- Drake University has tighter acceptance rate of 68.80% than Maharishi International University (88.89%).
- Drake University is larger with 4,685 students than Maharishi International University (2,673 students).
| Maharishi International University View More Rivals | Drake University View More Rivals | |
| #8 in Iowa | Rankings | #2 in Iowa |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Fairfield, IA | Location | Des Moines, IA |
| Known as | Drake | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $16,530 | Undergraduate | $49,944 |
| $29,530 | Graduate | $12,777 |
| $8,518 | Financial Aid | $29,576 |
| Admission | ||
| $20 undergraduate $20 graduate | Application Fee | $70 |
| 88.89% | Acceptance Rate | 68.80% |
| 53.13% | Yield | 19.84% |
| Test Scores | 1,270 SAT, 28 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,673 | Total Students | 4,685 |
| 681 | Undergraduate | 2,835 |
| 1,992 | Graduate | 1,850 |
| 1,474 | Online Enrollment | 431 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 50% | Graduation Rate | 76% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 56% | Retention Rate | 83% |
| $30,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $68,700 |
| 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 Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 906) $3,400 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,758) $6,314 average annual costs |
| ✔ (20 meals per week) $4,000 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (20 meals per week) $5,256 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| 100 Full-time 11 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 300 Full-time 160 Part-time |
| 317 Full-time 50 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 980 Full-time 198 Part-time |
| $38,127 for Faculties $36,259 Part-time | Average Salary | $89,285 for Faculties $55,684 Part-time |