| SMU vs. The King's |
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|---|---|---|
#76 in National Universities #4 in Texas Colleges | Rankings* | #3 in Faith Related Schools |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Theological seminaries, Bible college, and other faith-related institution |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Other) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$67,040 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$12,480 |
| expensive$37,278 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$10,530 |
| More$36,450 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$3,004 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,420 SAT 32 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Easier63.35% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter60.64% |
| Lower17.77% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable19.30% |
| 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 Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger12,116 | Total Enrollment | Smaller540 |
| Larger7,285 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller251 |
| Larger4,831 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller289 |
| Larger669 | Online Student Population | Smaller249 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher84% | Graduate Rate | Lower47% |
| Lower10% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher37% |
| Higher91% | Retention Rate | Lower50% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,403) | Campus Housing | |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,776) | Board/Meal Plan | |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 |
| 1,125 | Number of faculty | 55 |
| Higher$134,241 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$72,856 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.