Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Maharishi International's yield is 62 pts higher than Rockford's
Yield rate - 2
Rockford admits 93% vs. 96% at Maharishi International
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Maharishi InternationalOpen
- RockfordOpen
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 700–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 13–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Maharishi InternationalTest-blind
- RockfordTest-optional
How they read a record
Maharishi International
GPA and the high school record are required.
Rockford
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Maharishi International | Rockford |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Required |
| Recommendations | Required | Not considered |
| Essay | Considered | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why