Maharishi International vs Thomas
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Maharishi International UniversityFairfield, IACatholic life on campusThomas CollegeWaterville, MECatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Thomas has the higher graduation rate: 54% against 50% at Maharishi International.
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, Maharishi International has the lower price after aid: $14,066 a year, against $16,227 at Thomas.
- The average price after aid is lower at Maharishi International: $14,956 a year, against $18,885 at Thomas.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Thomas: $44,991, against $27,981 at Maharishi International.
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Fairfield, IA
Waterville, ME
Setting
Town
Town
Students
2,666
1,669
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%
96%
Graduation rate
50%
54%
First-year retention
61%
77%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$14,956
$18,885
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$14,269
$12,655
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$16,585
$11,904
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$14,066
$16,227
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$18,954
$18,145
Net price, over $110,000 income
$26,770
Median debt
$24,781
$24,250
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$27,981
$44,991
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.