- Southern Methodist University (SMU) is a private school while University of Central Florida (UCF) is a public school.
- SMU is located in Dallas, TX and UCF is located in Orlando, FL.
- SMU has more expensive tuition of $64,460 than UCF ($22,467).
- SMU has tighter acceptance rate of 48.77% than UCF (49.90%).
- SMU has higher SAT scores of 1,450 than UCF (1,278).
- UCF is larger with 68,346 students than SMU (12,053 students).
Southern Methodist University View More Rivals | University of Central Florida View More Rivals | |
| #61 in National Universities #5 in Texas | Rankings | #136 in National Universities #4 in Florida |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Dallas, TX | Location | Orlando, FL |
SMU| Known as | UCF | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $64,460 | Undergraduate | $6,368 Florida residents $22,467 out-of-state |
| $37,062 | Graduate | $8,872 Florida residents $28,657 out-of-state |
| $35,270 | Financial Aid | $7,880 |
| Admission | ||
| $60 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $30 graduate |
| 48.77% | Acceptance Rate | 49.90% |
| 22.23% | Yield | 36.57% |
| 1,450 SAT, 32 ACT | Test Scores | 1,278 SAT, 27 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 12,053 | Total Students | 68,346 |
| 7,056 | Undergraduate | 58,662 |
| 4,997 | Graduate | 9,684 |
| 892 | Online Enrollment | 13,565 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 82% | Graduation Rate | 75% |
| 12% | Transfer-out Rate | 10% |
| 90% | Retention Rate | 93% |
| $77,900 | Average Earning after Graduation | $51,200 |
| 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: 7,582) $5,670 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $4,600 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 29 to 1 |
| 767 Full-time 379 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,577 Full-time 596 Part-time |
| 2,401 Full-time 430 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 5,474 Full-time 627 Part-time |
| $121,961 for Faculties $82,480 Part-time | Average Salary | $98,575 for Faculties $66,803 Part-time |