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Overview |
Maharishi International University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Location | Fairfield, IA | Hickory, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,673 | 2,354 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mum.edu | lr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maharishi International University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,000 | $43,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,000 | $43,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,400 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,979 | $21,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,751 | $35,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
Maharishi International University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 70 | 5,452 | ||
| Admitted | 66 | 4,519 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.3% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.41 | ||
| 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 |
Maharishi International University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maharishi International University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,300 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $39,037 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $403 | $279 |
Diversity |
Maharishi International University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 38% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Maharishi International University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % In-State | 0% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 100% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Maharishi International University | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| 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 Lenoir-Rhyne University based on total student enrollment (2,673 students vs. 2,354 students)
Maharishi International University vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maharishi International University or Lenoir-Rhyne University?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is 168.8% more expensive to attend than Maharishi International University for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 168.8% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than Maharishi International University ($43,000.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Maharishi International University than Lenoir-Rhyne University ($16,979 vs. $21,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maharishi International University are 74.3% lower than costs at Lenoir Rhyne University ($7,400 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lenoir Rhyne University than Maharishi International University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 203.3% larger than aid received Maharishi International University ($35,641 vs. $11,751)
Maharishi International University vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maharishi International University or Lenoir-Rhyne University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lenoir-Rhyne University or Maharishi International University .
- Maharishi International University has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than Lenoir-Rhyne University (82.9%)
Maharishi International University vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maharishi International University or Lenoir-Rhyne 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 Lenoir-Rhyne University and Maharishi International University.
- The graduation rate at Maharishi International University is higher than Lenoir Rhyne University (50% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Lenoir Rhyne University earn on average $12,700 more per year than Maharishi International University graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $29,300)
- Lenoir Rhyne University students graduate with a $12,037 lower median federal student loan debt than Maharishi International University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $39,037)
- Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Maharishi International University graduates. ($279 vs. $403)
- More Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maharishi International University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/