Maharishi International vs. Western Carolina
The following statements compare Maharishi International University and Western Carolina University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Maharishi International's tuition ($16,530) is more expensive than Western Carolina ($8,630).
- Western Carolina's acceptance rate (81.83%) is lower than Maharishi International (95.70%).
- Maharishi International has higher yield (75.28%) than Western Carolina (12.70%).
- Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,180.
- Maharishi International's students to faculty ratio (13 to 1) is lower than Western Carolina (16 to 1).
- Western Carolina (11,686 students) is larger than Maharishi International (2,592 students) with more enrolled students.
- Maharishi International ($8,542) has higher amount of financial aid than Western Carolina ($6,267).
- Western Carolina's graduation rate (60%) is higher than Maharishi International (50%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$16,530
Financial Aid
$8,542
Test Scores
Admission
95.70% Acceptance Rate
75.28% Yield
Enrollment
922 Undergraduate
1,670 Graduate
1,994 Online Students
Graduation Rate
50% Graduation Rate
61% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
13 to 1 Students to Faculty
139 Faculties (full-time)
396 Staffs (full-time)
$41,242 Faculty Salary
$43,795 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Evening College
Campus Living

Western Carolina University
Public, 4 years • Cullowhee, NC #421 National Universities, #26 in North Carolina more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$4,630 In-State
$8,630 out-of-state
$8,630 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$6,267
Test Scores
1,180 SAT
23 ACT
Admission
81.83% Acceptance Rate
12.70% Yield
Enrollment
10,112 Undergraduate
1,574 Graduate
2,836 Online Students
Graduation Rate
60% Graduation Rate
27% Transfer-out Rate
79% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
549 Faculties (full-time)
1,598 Staffs (full-time)
$81,749 Faculty Salary
$63,383 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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