- Both Loyola Marymount University and Southern Methodist University (SMU) are private.
- Loyola Marymount University is located in Los Angeles, CA and SMU is located in Dallas, TX.
- SMU has more expensive tuition of $64,460 than Loyola Marymount University ($58,974).
- SMU has tighter acceptance rate of 48.77% than Loyola Marymount University (52.48%).
- SMU has higher SAT scores of 1,450 than Loyola Marymount University (1,360).
- SMU is larger with 12,053 students than Loyola Marymount University (10,165 students).
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| #13 in California | Rankings | #61 in National Universities #5 in Texas |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Los Angeles, CA | Location | Dallas, TX |
| Known as | SMU | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate 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 | ||
| $58,974 | Undergraduate | $64,460 |
| $21,902 | Graduate | $37,062 |
| $23,011 | Financial Aid | $35,270 |
| Admission | ||
| $60 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 52.48% | Acceptance Rate | 48.77% |
| 17.91% | Yield | 22.23% |
| 1,360 SAT, 31 ACT | Test Scores | 1,450 SAT, 32 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 10,165 | Total Students | 12,053 |
| 7,299 | Undergraduate | 7,056 |
| 2,866 | Graduate | 4,997 |
| 635 | Online Enrollment | 892 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 81% | Graduation Rate | 82% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 12% | |
| 88% | Retention Rate | 90% |
| $71,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $77,900 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,681) | 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 |
| 615 Full-time 409 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 767 Full-time 379 Part-time |
| 1,750 Full-time 442 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,401 Full-time 430 Part-time |
| $107,549 for Faculties $80,087 Part-time | Average Salary | $121,961 for Faculties $82,480 Part-time |