Lindsey Wilson vs Maharishi International
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Lindsey Wilson CollegeColumbia, KYCatholic life on campusMaharishi International UniversityFairfield, IACatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Maharishi International has the higher graduation rate: 50% against 44% at Lindsey Wilson.
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, Maharishi International has the lower price after aid: $14,066 a year, against $16,066 at Lindsey Wilson.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Lindsey Wilson: $41,129, against $27,981 at Maharishi International.
- Median debt is lower at Lindsey Wilson: $16,784, against $24,781 at Maharishi International.
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Columbia, KY
Fairfield, IA
Setting
Town
Town
Students
4,055
2,666
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
DAcademic Excellence: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
DAcademic Excellence: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
96%
Graduation rate
44%
50%
First-year retention
63%
61%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$15,070
$14,956
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$14,745
$14,269
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$10,966
$16,585
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$16,066
$14,066
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$17,208
$18,954
Net price, over $110,000 income
$18,182
Median debt
$16,784
$24,781
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$41,129
$27,981
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.