- The University of Texas at Tyler (UT Tyler) is a public school while Southern Methodist University (SMU) is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Texas.
- SMU has more expensive tuition of $64,460 than UT Tyler ($25,198).
- SMU has tighter acceptance rate of 48.77% than UT Tyler (64.99%).
- SMU has higher SAT scores of 1,450 than UT Tyler (1,110).
- SMU is larger with 12,053 students than UT Tyler (9,322 students).
The University of Texas at Tyler View More Rivals | Southern Methodist University View More Rivals | |
| #18 in Texas | Rankings | #61 in National Universities #5 in Texas |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Tyler, TX | Location | Dallas, TX |
UT Tyler| Known as | SMU | |
| Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,920 Texas residents $25,198 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $64,460 |
| $8,444 Texas residents $17,408 out-of-state | Graduate | $37,062 |
| $8,533 | Financial Aid | $35,270 |
| Admission | ||
| $60 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 64.99% | Acceptance Rate | 48.77% |
| 43.87% | Yield | 22.23% |
| 1,110 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,450 SAT, 32 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 9,322 | Total Students | 12,053 |
| 6,971 | Undergraduate | 7,056 |
| 2,351 | Graduate | 4,997 |
| 2,674 | Online Enrollment | 892 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 44% | Graduation Rate | 82% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 12% | |
| 61% | Retention Rate | 90% |
| $50,500 | 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: 1,724) $6,420 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,403) $10,974 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,192 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 358 Full-time 140 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 767 Full-time 379 Part-time |
| 997 Full-time 293 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,401 Full-time 430 Part-time |
| $82,107 for Faculties $65,452 Part-time | Average Salary | $121,961 for Faculties $82,480 Part-time |