| SMU | vs. | University of Houston |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas, Texas | Location | Houston, Texas |
| Four-years, Private (not-for-profit) | School Type | four-years, Public |
| Doctor's degree | Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| $64,460 | 2024 Tuition & Fees | In-State$9,711
Out-Of-State$22,191 |
| 72% | % Receiving Financial Aid | 66% |
| $35,270 | Average Amount of Financial Aid | $9,585 |
| 61.22 % | Acceptance Rates | 69.53 % |
| 17.23 % | Yield (Enrollment Rates) | 26.80 % |
| 1,410 | SAT Score | 1,230 |
| 32 | ACT Score | 25 |
| 82 % | Graduation Rate | 63 % |
| 12 % | Transfer-out Rate | 7 % |
| 90 % | Retention Rate | 85 % |
| 12,053 | Student Population | 46,700 |
| 767 | Number of Faculties | 1,511 |
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 21 to 1 |
| Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification | Special Learning Opportunities | Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification |
| Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare | On Campus Student Services | Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare |