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Overview |
Maharishi International University | JCSU | ||
| Location | Fairfield, IA | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,673 | 1,093 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mum.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maharishi International University | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,000 | $17,474 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,000 | $17,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,400 | $7,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,979 | $20,045 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,751 | $12,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 93% |
Admission |
Maharishi International University | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 70 | 2,306 | ||
| Admitted | 66 | 583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.3% | 25.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | |||
| 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 |
Maharishi International University | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maharishi International University | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,300 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $39,037 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $403 | $331 |
Diversity |
Maharishi International University | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 40% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 38% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Maharishi International University | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 0% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 100% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Maharishi International University | JCSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Maharishi International University is larger than than JCSU based on total student enrollment (2,673 students vs. 1,093 students)
Maharishi International University vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maharishi International University or JCSU?
- Johnson C Smith University is 9.2% more expensive to attend than Maharishi International University for in-state tuition ($17,474.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.2% higher at JCSU than Maharishi International University ($17,474.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Maharishi International University than JCSU ($16,979 vs. $20,045)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 4.2% lower than costs at Maharishi International University ($7,100 vs. $7,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson C Smith University than Maharishi International University (93% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson C Smith University students is 9.9% larger than aid received Maharishi International University ($12,911 vs. $11,751)
Maharishi International University vs. JCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maharishi International University or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or Maharishi International University .
- Maharishi International University has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than JCSU (25.3%)
Maharishi International University vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maharishi International University or JCSU? 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 JCSU and Maharishi International University.
- The graduation rate at Maharishi International University is higher than Johnson C Smith University (50% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Johnson C Smith University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Maharishi International University graduates after ten years. ($30,300 vs. $29,300)
- Johnson C Smith University students graduate with a $6,987 lower median federal student loan debt than Maharishi International University graduates. ($32,050 vs. $39,037)
- JCSU graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Maharishi International University graduates. ($331 vs. $403)
- More Maharishi International University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/