University of Dallas vs SMU

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Both schools are four-years, private (not-for-profit) schools.
SMU has more expensive tuition & fees ($64,460) than University of Dallas ($50,880).
It is harder to admit to University of Dallas than SMU.
SMU has a higher submitted SAT score (1,255) than University of Dallas (1,255).
SMU has higher submitted ACT score (29) than University of Dallas (29).
SMU has more students with 12,053 students while University of Dallas has 2,328 students.
SMU has a lower number of students per faculty with 11 to 1 while University of Dallas's ratio is 12 to 1.
SMU has more full-time faculties with 767 faculties while University of Dallas has 143 full-time faculties.

The following table compares the two rival schools - University of Dallas and Southern Methodist University.

University of Dallas	vs.	SMU
Irving, Texas	Location	Dallas, Texas
Four-years, Private (not-for-profit)	School Type	four-years, Private (not-for-profit)
Doctor's degree	Highest Degree Offered	Doctor's degree
Master's College and University (larger programs)	Carnegie Classification	Research University (high research activity)
$50,880	2024 Tuition & Fees	$64,460
98%	% Receiving Financial Aid	72%
$32,922	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$35,270

54.01 %	Acceptance Rates	61.00 %
15.02 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	17.00 %
1,255	SAT Score	1,410
29	ACT Score	32
71 %	Graduation Rate	82 %
19 %	Transfer-out Rate	12 %
77 %	Retention Rate	90 %
2,328	Student Population	12,053
143	Number of Faculties	767
12 to 1	Students to Faculty Ratio	11 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, 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 Student Services	Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare

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