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Southern Methodist UniversityDallas, TX
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University of HoustonHouston, TX
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Rankings*
Private (not-for-profit), four-years
Research University (high research activity)
School TypePublic, 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 DegreeBachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
expensive$64,460Undergraduate Tuitioncheaper$9,711 Texas Residents
$22,191 Out-of-State
expensive$37,062Graduate Tuitioncheaper$9,749 Texas Residents
$19,109 Out-of-State
More$35,270Average Financial Aid AmountLess$9,585
Admission
Higher1,450 SAT
32 ACT
Test ScoresLower1,240 SAT
26 ACT
Tighter52.25%Acceptance RateEasier66.24%
Lower19.42%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Favorable28.16%
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
Formal Demonstration of Competencies
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 CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Smaller12,053Total EnrollmentLarger46,700
Smaller7,056Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger37,943
Smaller4,997Graduate Student PopulationLarger8,757
Smaller892Online Student PopulationLarger5,579
Completion & Outcomes
Higher82%Graduate RateLower63%
Higher12%Transfer-out RateLower7%
Higher90%Retention RateLower85%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,403)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,397)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,776)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,710)
Faculties
Less Students per Faculty11 to 1Student to Faculty RatioMore Students per Faculty21 to 1
1,146Number of faculties1,833
Higher$124,476Average Faculty SalaryLower$116,756
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.