- Both St. Mary's University and Southern Methodist University (SMU) are private.
- Both schools are located in Texas.
- SMU has more expensive tuition of $64,460 than St. Mary's University ($36,242).
- SMU has tighter acceptance rate of 48.77% than St. Mary's University (79.90%).
- SMU is larger with 12,053 students than St. Mary's University (3,253 students).
St. Mary's University View More Rivals | Southern Methodist University View More Rivals | |
| #19 in Texas | Rankings | #61 in National Universities #5 in Texas |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| San Antonio, TX | Location | Dallas, TX |
| Known as | SMU | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $36,242 | Undergraduate | $64,460 |
| $21,006 | Graduate | $37,062 |
| $26,675 | Financial Aid | $35,270 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $75 graduate | |
| 79.90% | Acceptance Rate | 48.77% |
| 18.01% | Yield | 22.23% |
| Test Scores | 1,450 SAT, 32 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,253 | Total Students | 12,053 |
| 2,001 | Undergraduate | 7,056 |
| 1,252 | Graduate | 4,997 |
| 146 | Online Enrollment | 892 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 55% | Graduation Rate | 82% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 12% | |
| 68% | Retention Rate | 90% |
| $52,000 | 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 |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,615) $7,212 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,403) $10,974 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 209 Full-time 113 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 767 Full-time 379 Part-time |
| 590 Full-time 122 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,401 Full-time 430 Part-time |
| $91,829 for Faculties $58,890 Part-time | Average Salary | $121,961 for Faculties $82,480 Part-time |