- Maharishi International University is a private school while Iowa State University (ISU) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Iowa.
- ISU has more expensive tuition of $27,683 than Maharishi International University ($16,530).
- Maharishi International University has tighter acceptance rate of 88.89% than ISU (89.34%).
- ISU is larger with 29,969 students than Maharishi International University (2,673 students).
| Maharishi International University View More Rivals | Iowa State University View More Rivals | |
| #8 in Iowa | Rankings | #156 in National Universities #5 in Iowa |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Fairfield, IA | Location | Ames, IA |
| Known as | ISU | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $16,530 | Undergraduate | $10,497 Iowa residents $27,683 out-of-state |
| $29,530 | Graduate | $12,451 Iowa residents $29,303 out-of-state |
| $8,518 | Financial Aid | $9,461 |
| Admission | ||
| $20 undergraduate $20 graduate | Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 88.89% | Acceptance Rate | 89.34% |
| 53.13% | Yield | 34.54% |
| Test Scores | 1,220 SAT, 24 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,673 | Total Students | 29,969 |
| 681 | Undergraduate | 25,241 |
| 1,992 | Graduate | 4,728 |
| 1,474 | Online Enrollment | 1,013 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 50% | Graduation Rate | 74% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 18% | |
| 56% | Retention Rate | 86% |
| $30,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $56,000 |
| 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: 10,140) $4,725 average annual costs |
| ✔ (20 meals per week) $4,000 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 100 Full-time 11 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,519 Full-time 278 Part-time |
| 317 Full-time 50 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 6,221 Full-time 532 Part-time |
| $38,127 for Faculties $36,259 Part-time | Average Salary | $106,378 for Faculties $62,517 Part-time |