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IU South Bend IU BSU IUPUI EIU Purdue Western Illinois University IU Kokomo Earlham ISU Michigan Butler| Indiana State University | Maharishi International University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Indiana State | Maharishi International University | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Fairfield, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 2,673 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | mum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | Maharishi International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $16,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $16,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $7,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | $16,979 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $11,751 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 81% |
Admission |
Indiana State | Maharishi International University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,531 | 70 | ||
| Admitted | 17,105 | 66 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 94.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 54.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Indiana State | Maharishi International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | Maharishi International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $29,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $39,037 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $403 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | Maharishi International University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 38% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Indiana State | Maharishi International University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 0% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 100% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | Maharishi International University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana State University is larger than than Maharishi International University based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 2,673 students)
Indiana State vs. Maharishi International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or Maharishi International University?
- Maharishi International University is 69.3% more expensive to attend than Indiana State for in-state tuition ($16,000.00 vs. $9,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.5% higher at Indiana State than Maharishi International University ($20,880.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana State University than Maharishi International University ($12,688 vs. $16,979)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maharishi International University are 53.4% lower than costs at Indiana State University ($7,400 vs. $11,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana State University than Maharishi International University (96% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maharishi International University students is 8.8% larger than aid received Indiana State University ($11,751 vs. $10,802)
Indiana State vs. Maharishi International University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State 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 Indiana State .
- Maharishi International University has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than Indiana State (92.3%)
Indiana State vs. Maharishi International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State 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 Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at Maharishi International University is higher than Indiana State University (50% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Indiana State University earn on average $11,100 more per year than Maharishi International University graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $29,300)
- Indiana State University students graduate with a $15,317 lower median federal student loan debt than Maharishi International University graduates. ($23,720 vs. $39,037)
- Indiana State graduates are paying $158 less per month on federal student loans than Maharishi International University graduates. ($245 vs. $403)
- More Maharishi International University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana State students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/