| SMU vs. Penn State |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#76 in National Universities #4 in Texas Colleges | Rankings* | #73 in National Universities #77 in World University Rankings #9 in Pennsylvania Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$64,460 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$20,234 Pennsylvania Residents $40,188 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$37,062 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$25,518 Pennsylvania Residents $43,828 Out-of-State |
| More$35,270 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$11,574 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,450 SAT 32 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,300 SAT 29 ACT |
| Tighter52.25% | Acceptance Rate | Easier55.21% |
| Lower19.42% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable19.46% |
| 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 | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller12,053 | Total Enrollment | Larger50,028 |
| Smaller7,056 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger41,745 |
| Smaller4,997 | Graduate Student Population | Larger8,283 |
| Larger892 | Online Student Population | Smaller116 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower82% | Graduate Rate | Higher83% |
| Higher12% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower1% |
| Lower90% | Retention Rate | Higher91% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,403) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 14,275) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,776) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,610) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 1,146 | Number of faculties | 3,615 |
| Higher$124,476 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$81,577 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.