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Southern Methodist UniversityDallas, TX
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University of MemphisMemphis, TN
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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 Degree1 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
expensive$64,460Undergraduate Tuitioncheaper$10,344 Tennessee Residents
$14,784 Out-of-State
expensive$37,062Graduate Tuitioncheaper$11,214 Tennessee Residents
$15,228 Out-of-State
More$35,270Average Financial Aid AmountLess$8,469
Admission
Higher1,450 SAT
32 ACT
Test ScoresLower1,090 SAT
21 ACT
Tighter52.25%Acceptance RateEasier94.60%
Favorable19.42%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Lower16.18%
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
Legacy status
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Smaller12,053Total EnrollmentLarger21,917
Smaller7,056Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger16,708
Smaller4,997Graduate Student PopulationLarger5,209
Smaller892Online Student PopulationLarger5,312
Completion & Outcomes
Higher82%Graduate RateLower48%
Lower12%Transfer-out RateHigher15%
Higher90%Retention RateLower75%
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: 2,784)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,776)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,340)
Faculties
Less Students per Faculty11 to 1Student to Faculty RatioMore Students per Faculty17 to 1
1,146Number of faculties1,347
Higher$124,476Average Faculty SalaryLower$83,240
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.