College comparison

Maharishi International University vs Southwest Baptist University

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Maharishi International University Fairfield, IA	Southwest Baptist University Bolivar, MO
Acceptance rateSouthwest Baptist University is more selective	96%	68%
SAT (25–75)	—	810–1210
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	922	1,341
Avg net price	$14,956	$21,677
Median earnings (10 yr)Southwest Baptist University reports higher median earnings	$27,981	$43,112
Graduation rate	50%	55%
Median debt	$24,781	$20,957
Economic mobility	—	1.1%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Maharishi International University or Southwest Baptist University harder to get into?

Southwest Baptist University is more selective: Maharishi International University's acceptance rate is approximately 96% and Southwest Baptist University's is approximately 68% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Maharishi International University vs Southwest Baptist University?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at Maharishi International University and 810–1210 at Southwest Baptist University. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.