| Messenger vs. SMU |
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|---|---|---|
#19 in Faith Related Schools | Rankings* | #76 in National Universities #4 in Texas Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Theological seminaries, Bible college, and other faith-related institution | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$11,200 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$64,460 |
| - | Graduate Tuition | $37,062 |
| Less$8,748 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$35,270 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,450 SAT 32 ACT |
| Tighter50.00% | Acceptance Rate | Easier52.25% |
| Favorable100.00% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower19.42% |
| High School GPA High School Record Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller19 | Total Enrollment | Larger12,053 |
| Smaller19 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger7,056 |
| - | Graduate Student Population | 4,997 |
| - | Online Student Population | 892 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower16% | Graduate Rate | Higher82% |
| Higher16% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower12% |
| Lower75% | Retention Rate | Higher90% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 68) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,403) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,776) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty9 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty11 to 1 |
| 7 | Number of faculties | 1,146 |
| Lower$25,000 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$124,476 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.