- Both Maharishi International University and Simpson College are private.
- Both schools are located in Iowa.
- Simpson College has more expensive tuition of $46,212 than Maharishi International University ($16,530).
- Simpson College has tighter acceptance rate of 83.86% than Maharishi International University (88.89%).
- Maharishi International University is larger with 2,673 students than Simpson College (1,151 students).
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| #8 in Iowa | Rankings | #80 in Liberal Arts Colleges #3 in Iowa |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Fairfield, IA | Location | Indianola, IA |
| Known as | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $16,530 | Undergraduate | $46,212 |
| $29,530 | Graduate | $7,244 |
| $8,518 | Financial Aid | $33,371 |
| Admission | ||
| $20 undergraduate $20 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 88.89% | Acceptance Rate | 83.86% |
| 53.13% | Yield | 28.54% |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 2,673 | Total Students | 1,151 |
| 681 | Undergraduate | 1,127 |
| 1,992 | Graduate | 24 |
| 1,474 | Online Enrollment | 53 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 50% | Graduation Rate | 66% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 56% | Retention Rate | 78% |
| $30,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $51,200 |
| 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 | Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 906) $3,400 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,294) $4,680 average annual costs |
| ✔ (20 meals per week) $4,000 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,974 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 | 80 Full-time 65 Part-time |
| 317 Full-time 50 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 215 Full-time 123 Part-time |
| $38,127 for Faculties $36,259 Part-time | Average Salary | $60,956 for Faculties $57,395 Part-time |