- Southern Methodist University (SMU) is a private school while University of Connecticut is a public school.
- SMU is located in Dallas, TX and University of Connecticut is located in Storrs, CT.
- SMU has more expensive tuition of $64,460 than University of Connecticut ($43,034).
- University of Connecticut has tighter acceptance rate of 47.84% than SMU (48.77%).
- SMU has higher SAT scores of 1,450 than University of Connecticut (1,330).
- University of Connecticut is larger with 27,003 students than SMU (12,053 students).
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| #61 in National Universities #5 in Texas | Rankings | #63 in National Universities #3 in Connecticut |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Dallas, TX | Location | Storrs, CT |
SMU| Known as | | |
| 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 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 | $20,366 Connecticut residents $43,034 out-of-state |
| $37,062 | Graduate | $22,194 Connecticut residents $44,106 out-of-state |
| $35,270 | Financial Aid | $13,180 |
| Admission | ||
| $60 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $80 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 48.77% | Acceptance Rate | 47.84% |
| 22.23% | Yield | 22.51% |
| 1,450 SAT, 32 ACT | Test Scores | 1,330 SAT, 31 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 12,053 | Total Students | 27,003 |
| 7,056 | Undergraduate | 18,983 |
| 4,997 | Graduate | 8,020 |
| 892 | Online Enrollment | 1,436 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 82% | Graduation Rate | 83% |
| 12% | Transfer-out Rate | 8% |
| 90% | Retention Rate | 91% |
| $77,900 | Average Earning after Graduation | $66,000 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,403) $10,974 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,921) $7,436 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 | 16 to 1 |
| 767 Full-time 379 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,089 Full-time 884 Part-time |
| 2,401 Full-time 430 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 8,314 Full-time 1,920 Part-time |
| $121,961 for Faculties $82,480 Part-time | Average Salary | $117,307 for Faculties $77,570 Part-time |