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Mount St. Mary's College| Notre Dame de Namur University | Maharishi International University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NDNU | Maharishi International University | ||
| Location | Belmont, CA | Fairfield, IA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 201 | 2,673 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ndnu.edu | mum.edu | ||
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Costs |
NDNU | Maharishi International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,306 | $16,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,306 | $16,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,016 | $7,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $16,979 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $11,751 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 81% |
Admission |
NDNU | Maharishi International University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 70 | ||
| Admitted | - | 66 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | - | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
NDNU | Maharishi International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NDNU | Maharishi International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,700 | $29,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,222 | $39,037 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $403 |
Diversity |
NDNU | Maharishi International University | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 38% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
NDNU | Maharishi International University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 0% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 100% | ||
Campus |
NDNU | Maharishi International University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Maharishi International University is larger than than NDNU based on total student enrollment (2,673 students vs. 201 students)
NDNU vs. Maharishi International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NDNU or Maharishi International University?
- Notre Dame de Namur University is 126.9% more expensive to attend than Maharishi International University for in-state tuition ($36,306.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 126.9% higher at NDNU than Maharishi International University ($36,306.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maharishi International University are 102.9% lower than costs at Notre Dame de Namur University ($7,400 vs. $15,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maharishi International University than Notre Dame de Namur University (81% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maharishi International University students is ?% larger than aid received Notre Dame de Namur University ($11,751 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, NDNU 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 NDNU .
NDNU vs. Maharishi International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NDNU 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 NDNU.
- The graduation rate at NDNU is higher than Maharishi International University (51% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Notre Dame de Namur University earn on average $29,400 more per year than Maharishi International University graduates after ten years. ($58,700 vs. $29,300)
- Notre Dame de Namur University students graduate with a $13,815 lower median federal student loan debt than Maharishi International University graduates. ($25,222 vs. $39,037)
- NDNU graduates are paying $143 less per month on federal student loans than Maharishi International University graduates. ($260 vs. $403)
- More NDNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maharishi International University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/