| Temple vs. SMU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#311 in National Universities #61 in Pennsylvania Colleges | Rankings* | #76 in National Universities #4 in Texas Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$23,005 Pennsylvania Residents $38,805 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$67,040 |
| cheaper$22,818 Pennsylvania Residents $29,924 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$37,278 |
| Less$10,709 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$36,450 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,420 SAT 32 ACT |
| Easier80.41% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter63.35% |
| Lower15.19% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable17.77% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | 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 Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger29,640 | Total Enrollment | Smaller12,116 |
| Larger21,457 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller7,285 |
| Larger8,183 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller4,831 |
| Larger2,344 | Online Student Population | Smaller669 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower75% | Graduate Rate | Higher84% |
| Higher13% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower10% |
| Lower83% | Retention Rate | Higher91% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,066) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,403) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,710) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,776) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 |
| 3,519 | Number of faculty | 1,125 |
| Lower$111,913 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$134,241 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.