| SMU vs. Temple |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#76 in National Universities #4 in Texas Colleges | Rankings* | #311 in National Universities #61 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 Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$64,460 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$22,082 Pennsylvania Residents $37,462 Out-of-State |
| expensive$37,062 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$22,010 Pennsylvania Residents $28,523 Out-of-State |
| More$35,270 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$10,943 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,450 SAT 32 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter52.25% | Acceptance Rate | Easier79.70% |
| Favorable19.42% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower15.13% |
| 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 Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations 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 Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller12,053 | Total Enrollment | Larger33,196 |
| Smaller7,056 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger24,106 |
| Smaller4,997 | Graduate Student Population | Larger9,090 |
| Smaller892 | Online Student Population | Larger2,612 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher82% | Graduate Rate | Lower77% |
| Higher12% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower11% |
| Higher90% | Retention Rate | Lower84% |
| 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: 5,066) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,776) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,710) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty12 to 1 |
| 1,146 | Number of faculties | 3,759 |
| Higher$124,476 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$109,756 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.