| SMU vs. Houston |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#76 in National Universities #4 in Texas Colleges | Rankings* | #137 in National Universities #10 in Texas 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 | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$67,040 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,717 Texas Residents $22,547 Out-of-State |
| expensive$37,278 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$10,051 Texas Residents $19,231 Out-of-State |
| More$36,450 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,853 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,420 SAT 32 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,250 SAT 26 ACT |
| Tighter63.35% | Acceptance Rate | Easier73.92% |
| Lower17.77% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable26.52% |
| 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 Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller12,116 | Total Enrollment | Larger47,980 |
| Smaller7,285 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger39,257 |
| Smaller4,831 | Graduate Student Population | Larger8,723 |
| Smaller669 | Online Student Population | Larger5,933 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher84% | Graduate Rate | Lower65% |
| Higher10% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower6% |
| Higher91% | Retention Rate | Lower87% |
| 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: 8,397) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,776) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,710) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty22 to 1 |
| 1,125 | Number of faculty | 2,020 |
| Higher$134,241 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$120,147 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.