- Both LeTourneau University and Southern Methodist University (SMU) are private.
- Both schools are located in Texas.
- SMU has more expensive tuition of $64,460 than LeTourneau University ($35,500).
- LeTourneau University has tighter acceptance rate of 47.08% than SMU (48.77%).
- SMU has higher SAT scores of 1,450 than LeTourneau University (1,250).
- SMU is larger with 12,053 students than LeTourneau University (3,536 students).
LeTourneau University View More Rivals | Southern Methodist University View More Rivals | |
| #9 in Texas | Rankings | #61 in National Universities #5 in Texas |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Longview, TX | Location | Dallas, TX |
| Known as | SMU | |
| Associate Bachelor's Master's | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $35,500 | Undergraduate | $64,460 |
| $16,875 | Graduate | $37,062 |
| $18,930 | Financial Aid | $35,270 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $75 graduate | |
| 47.08% | Acceptance Rate | 48.77% |
| 38.31% | Yield | 22.23% |
| 1,250 SAT, 25 ACT | Test Scores | 1,450 SAT, 32 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,536 | Total Students | 12,053 |
| 3,350 | Undergraduate | 7,056 |
| 186 | Graduate | 4,997 |
| 1,371 | Online Enrollment | 892 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 66% | Graduation Rate | 82% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 12% | |
| 77% | Retention Rate | 90% |
| $56,800 | 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 Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,214) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,403) $10,974 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 107 Full-time 172 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 767 Full-time 379 Part-time |
| 308 Full-time 200 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,401 Full-time 430 Part-time |
| $59,925 for Faculties $47,985 Part-time | Average Salary | $121,961 for Faculties $82,480 Part-time |