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Overview |
EIU | Maharishi International University | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Fairfield, IA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,804 | 2,666 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #714 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | mum.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Maharishi International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,903 | $16,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,379 | $16,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,298 | $7,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,621 | $18,875 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,122 | $9,855 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
EIU | Maharishi International University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,648 | 129 | ||
| Admitted | 7,892 | 125 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.8% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.4% | 50.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 890/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2026 |
Academics |
EIU | Maharishi International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Maharishi International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $29,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $39,037 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $403 |
Diversity |
EIU | Maharishi International University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 38% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
EIU | Maharishi International University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 0% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 100% | ||
Campus |
EIU | Maharishi International University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than Maharishi International University based on total student enrollment (8,804 students vs. 2,666 students)
EIU vs. Maharishi International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Maharishi International University?
- Maharishi International University is 61.6% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($16,000.00 vs. $9,903.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.3% higher at Maharishi International University than Eastern Illinois University ($16,000.00 vs. $12,379.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than Maharishi International University ($14,621 vs. $18,875)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maharishi International University are 52.7% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($7,400 vs. $11,298)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maharishi International University than Eastern Illinois University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is 12.9% larger than aid received Maharishi International University ($11,122 vs. $9,855)
EIU vs. Maharishi International University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or Maharishi International University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Maharishi International University or EIU .
- Maharishi International University has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than EIU (67.8%)
EIU vs. Maharishi International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or Maharishi International University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Maharishi International University and EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than Maharishi International University (59% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $14,200 more per year than Maharishi International University graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $29,300)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $15,387 lower median federal student loan debt than Maharishi International University graduates. ($23,650 vs. $39,037)
- EIU graduates are paying $159 less per month on federal student loans than Maharishi International University graduates. ($244 vs. $403)
- More EIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maharishi International University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/