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Our Lady of the Lake UniversitySan Antonio, TX
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Southern Methodist UniversityDallas, TX
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Rankings*
Private (not-for-profit), four-years
Doctoral/Research University
School TypePrivate (not-for-profit), four-years
Research University (high research activity)
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered DegreeBachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$31,728Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$64,460
cheaper$18,498Graduate Tuitionexpensive$37,062
Less$21,874Average Financial Aid AmountMore$35,270
Admission
-Test Scores1,450 SAT
32 ACT
-Acceptance Rate52.25%
-Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
19.42%
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
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Smaller2,326Total EnrollmentLarger12,053
Smaller1,195Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger7,056
Smaller1,131Graduate Student PopulationLarger4,997
Smaller792Online Student PopulationLarger892
Completion & Outcomes
Lower38%Graduate RateHigher82%
-Transfer-out Rate12%
Lower57%Retention RateHigher90%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 529)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,403)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,390)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,776)
Faculties
11 to 1Student to Faculty Ratio11 to 1
272Number of faculties1,146
Lower$63,732Average Faculty SalaryHigher$124,476
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.