- Southern Methodist University (SMU) is a private school while Temple University is a public school.
- SMU is located in Dallas, TX and Temple University is located in Philadelphia, PA.
- SMU has more expensive tuition of $64,460 than Temple University ($37,462).
- SMU has tighter acceptance rate of 48.77% than Temple University (56.67%).
- Temple University is larger with 33,196 students than SMU (12,053 students).
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| #61 in National Universities #5 in Texas | Rankings | #213 in National Universities #45 in Pennsylvania |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Dallas, TX | Location | Philadelphia, PA |
SMU| Known as | | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $64,460 | Undergraduate | $22,082 Pennsylvania residents $37,462 out-of-state |
| $37,062 | Graduate | $22,010 Pennsylvania residents $28,523 out-of-state |
| $35,270 | Financial Aid | $10,943 |
| Admission | ||
| $60 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $55 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 48.77% | Acceptance Rate | 56.67% |
| 22.23% | Yield | 25.43% |
| 1,450 SAT, 32 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 12,053 | Total Students | 33,196 |
| 7,056 | Undergraduate | 24,106 |
| 4,997 | Graduate | 9,090 |
| 892 | Online Enrollment | 2,612 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 82% | Graduation Rate | 77% |
| 12% | Transfer-out Rate | 11% |
| 90% | Retention Rate | 84% |
| $77,900 | Average Earning after Graduation | $59,000 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,403) $10,974 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,066) $8,906 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 | 12 to 1 |
| 767 Full-time 379 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,271 Full-time 1,488 Part-time |
| 2,401 Full-time 430 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 6,742 Full-time 2,037 Part-time |
| $121,961 for Faculties $82,480 Part-time | Average Salary | $106,835 for Faculties $74,666 Part-time |