| Maharishi International University View More Rivals | Waldorf University View More Rivals | |
| #8 in Iowa | Rankings | |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Fairfield, IA | Location | Forest City, IA |
| Known as | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $16,530 | Undergraduate | $25,220 |
| $29,530 | Graduate | $5,220 |
| $8,518 | Financial Aid | $7,445 |
| Admission | ||
| $20 undergraduate $20 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 88.89% | Acceptance Rate | 71.85% |
| 53.13% | Yield | 28.70% |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 2,673 | Total Students | 2,763 |
| 681 | Undergraduate | 2,295 |
| 1,992 | Graduate | 468 |
| 1,474 | Online Enrollment | 2,096 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 50% | Graduation Rate | 25% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 6% | |
| 56% | Retention Rate | 70% |
| $30,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $42,400 |
| 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 | Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 906) $3,400 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 588) |
| ✔ (20 meals per week) $4,000 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 24 to 1 |
| 100 Full-time 11 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 48 Full-time 105 Part-time |
| 317 Full-time 50 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 230 Full-time 129 Part-time |
| $38,127 for Faculties $36,259 Part-time | Average Salary | $51,165 for Faculties $41,600 Part-time |