- Maharishi International University is a private school while University of Iowa (UI) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Iowa.
- UI has more expensive tuition of $32,927 than Maharishi International University ($16,530).
- UI has tighter acceptance rate of 86.04% than Maharishi International University (88.89%).
- UI is larger with 30,015 students than Maharishi International University (2,673 students).
| Maharishi International University View More Rivals | University of Iowa View More Rivals | |
| #8 in Iowa | Rankings | #179 in National Universities #9 in Iowa |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Fairfield, IA | Location | Iowa City, IA |
| Known as | UI | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 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 | $10,964 Iowa residents $32,927 out-of-state |
| $29,530 | Graduate | $13,211 Iowa residents $34,882 out-of-state |
| $8,518 | Financial Aid | $10,058 |
| Admission | ||
| $20 undergraduate $20 graduate | Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 88.89% | Acceptance Rate | 86.04% |
| 53.13% | Yield | 21.07% |
| Test Scores | 1,230 SAT, 25 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,673 | Total Students | 30,015 |
| 681 | Undergraduate | 21,973 |
| 1,992 | Graduate | 8,042 |
| 1,474 | Online Enrollment | 3,200 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 50% | Graduation Rate | 73% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 18% | |
| 56% | Retention Rate | 89% |
| $30,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $62,000 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 906) $3,400 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,497) |
| ✔ (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 | 16 to 1 |
| 100 Full-time 11 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,485 Full-time 390 Part-time |
| 317 Full-time 50 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 9,590 Full-time 1,365 Part-time |
| $38,127 for Faculties $36,259 Part-time | Average Salary | $106,372 for Faculties $69,243 Part-time |