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Overview |
Maharishi International University | St. Augustine's College | ||
| Location | Fairfield, IA | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,673 | 1,108 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1013 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Protestant Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mum.edu | st-aug.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maharishi International University | St. Augustine's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,000 | $10,968 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,000 | $10,968 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,400 | $8,942 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,979 | $20,081 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,751 | $11,769 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 94% |
Admission |
Maharishi International University | St. Augustine's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 70 | 4,918 | ||
| Admitted | 66 | 2,894 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.3% | 58.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 12/16 | |||
| SAT Range | 780/940 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Maharishi International University | St. Augustine's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maharishi International University | St. Augustine's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,300 | $28,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $39,037 | $34,620 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $403 | $357 |
Diversity |
Maharishi International University | St. Augustine's College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 40% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 38% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Maharishi International University | St. Augustine's College | ||
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| % In-State | 0% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 100% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Maharishi International University | St. Augustine's College | ||
| 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 St. Augustine's College based on total student enrollment (2,673 students vs. 1,108 students)
Maharishi International University vs. St. Augustine's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maharishi International University or St. Augustine's College?
- Maharishi International University is 45.9% more expensive to attend than St. Augustine's College for in-state tuition ($16,000.00 vs. $10,968.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.9% higher at Maharishi International University than Saint Augustines College ($16,000.00 vs. $10,968.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Maharishi International University than St. Augustine's College ($16,979 vs. $20,081)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maharishi International University are 20.8% lower than costs at Saint Augustines College ($7,400 vs. $8,942)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Augustines College than Maharishi International University (94% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Augustines College students is 0.2% larger than aid received Maharishi International University ($11,769 vs. $11,751)
Maharishi International University vs. St. Augustine's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maharishi International University or St. Augustine's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Augustine's College or Maharishi International University .
- Maharishi International University has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than St. Augustine's College (58.8%)
Maharishi International University vs. St. Augustine's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maharishi International University or St. Augustine's College? 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 St. Augustine's College and Maharishi International University.
- The graduation rate at Maharishi International University is higher than Saint Augustines College (50% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Maharishi International University earn on average $1,000 more per year than St. Augustine's College graduates after ten years. ($29,300 vs. $28,300)
- Saint Augustines College students graduate with a $4,417 lower median federal student loan debt than Maharishi International University graduates. ($34,620 vs. $39,037)
- St. Augustine's College graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Maharishi International University graduates. ($357 vs. $403)
- More Maharishi International University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Augustine's College students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/