- Both Gallaudet University and Southern Methodist University (SMU) are private.
- Gallaudet University is located in Washington, DC and SMU is located in Dallas, TX.
- SMU has more expensive tuition of $64,460 than Gallaudet University ($18,382).
- SMU has tighter acceptance rate of 48.77% than Gallaudet University (59.01%).
- SMU has higher SAT scores of 1,450 than Gallaudet University (855).
- SMU is larger with 12,053 students than Gallaudet University (1,322 students).
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| #5 in District of Columbia | Rankings | #61 in National Universities #5 in Texas |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Washington, DC | Location | Dallas, TX |
| Known as | SMU | |
| 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $18,382 | Undergraduate | $64,460 |
| $21,510 | Graduate | $37,062 |
| $22,625 | Financial Aid | $35,270 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 59.01% | Acceptance Rate | 48.77% |
| 71.80% | Yield | 22.23% |
| 855 SAT, 16 ACT | Test Scores | 1,450 SAT, 32 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,322 | Total Students | 12,053 |
| 914 | Undergraduate | 7,056 |
| 408 | Graduate | 4,997 |
| 131 | Online Enrollment | 892 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 43% | Graduation Rate | 82% |
| 27% | Transfer-out Rate | 12% |
| 73% | Retention Rate | 90% |
| $34,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $77,900 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 893) $8,000 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,403) $10,974 average annual costs |
| ✔ (15 meals per week) $6,800 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 6 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 197 Full-time | Number of Faculties | 767 Full-time 379 Part-time |
| 710 Full-time 13 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,401 Full-time 430 Part-time |
| $86,583 for Faculties $81,669 Part-time | Average Salary | $121,961 for Faculties $82,480 Part-time |