| SMU vs. Cincinnati-Main Campus |
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|---|---|---|
#76 in National Universities #4 in Texas Colleges | Rankings* | #184 in National Universities #10 in Ohio 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 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$64,460 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$13,570 Ohio Residents $30,582 Out-of-State |
| expensive$37,062 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$14,902 Ohio Residents $26,674 Out-of-State |
| More$35,270 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$7,544 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,450 SAT 32 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,260 SAT 26 ACT |
| Tighter52.25% | Acceptance Rate | Easier86.22% |
| Lower19.42% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable25.45% |
| 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 Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience 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 | Larger41,155 |
| Smaller7,056 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger29,663 |
| Smaller4,997 | Graduate Student Population | Larger11,492 |
| Smaller892 | Online Student Population | Larger8,635 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher82% | Graduate Rate | Lower72% |
| 12% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher90% | Retention Rate | Lower86% |
| 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: 7,598) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,776) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,210) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 1,146 | Number of faculties | 3,201 |
| Higher$124,476 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$99,797 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.