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Overview |
Marian | Maharishi International University | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Fairfield, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,701 | 2,673 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marian.edu | mum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian | Maharishi International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,600 | $16,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,600 | $16,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $7,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,554 | $16,979 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,904 | $11,751 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Marian | Maharishi International University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,997 | 70 | ||
| Admitted | 1,874 | 66 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 94.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 54.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | - | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Marian | Maharishi International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian | Maharishi International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $29,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $39,037 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $403 |
Diversity |
Marian | Maharishi International University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 38% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Marian | Maharishi International University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 0% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 100% | ||
Campus |
Marian | 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
- Marian University is larger than than Maharishi International University based on total student enrollment (3,701 students vs. 2,673 students)
Marian vs. Maharishi International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian or Maharishi International University?
- Marian University is 135% more expensive to attend than Maharishi International University for in-state tuition ($37,600.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 135% higher at Marian than Maharishi International University ($37,600.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Maharishi International University than Marian ($16,979 vs. $22,554)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maharishi International University are 62.2% lower than costs at Marian University ($7,400 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marian University than Maharishi International University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 146% larger than aid received Maharishi International University ($28,904 vs. $11,751)
Marian vs. Maharishi International University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marian 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 Marian .
- Maharishi International University has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than Marian (93.8%)
Marian vs. Maharishi International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian 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 Marian.
- The graduation rate at Marian is higher than Maharishi International University (58% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Marian University earn on average $15,500 more per year than Maharishi International University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $29,300)
- Marian University students graduate with a $12,037 lower median federal student loan debt than Maharishi International University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $39,037)
- Marian graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Maharishi International University graduates. ($279 vs. $403)
- More Marian graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maharishi International University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/