- Southern Methodist University (SMU) is a private school while University of South Florida (USF) is a public school.
- SMU is located in Dallas, TX and USF is located in Tampa, FL.
- SMU has more expensive tuition of $64,460 than USF ($17,324).
- USF has tighter acceptance rate of 45.36% than SMU (48.77%).
- SMU has higher SAT scores of 1,450 than USF (1,230).
- USF is larger with 49,600 students than SMU (12,053 students).
Southern Methodist University View More Rivals | University of South Florida View More Rivals | |
| #61 in National Universities #5 in Texas | Rankings | #166 in National Universities #7 in Florida |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Dallas, TX | Location | Tampa, FL |
SMU| Known as | USF | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's 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 | $6,410 Florida residents $17,324 out-of-state |
| $37,062 | Graduate | $10,428 Florida residents $21,126 out-of-state |
| $35,270 | Financial Aid | $9,226 |
| Admission | ||
| $60 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $30 graduate |
| 48.77% | Acceptance Rate | 45.36% |
| 22.23% | Yield | 28.74% |
| 1,450 SAT, 32 ACT | Test Scores | 1,230 SAT, 26 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 12,053 | Total Students | 49,600 |
| 7,056 | Undergraduate | 38,047 |
| 4,997 | Graduate | 11,553 |
| 892 | Online Enrollment | 8,621 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 82% | Graduation Rate | 74% |
| 12% | Transfer-out Rate | 10% |
| 90% | Retention Rate | 90% |
| $77,900 | Average Earning after Graduation | $48,500 |
| 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: 7,422) $8,170 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 | 22 to 1 |
| 767 Full-time 379 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,046 Full-time 840 Part-time |
| 2,401 Full-time 430 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 8,338 Full-time 952 Part-time |
| $121,961 for Faculties $82,480 Part-time | Average Salary | $95,758 for Faculties $65,099 Part-time |