- Texas A&M University-Texarkana (TAMU-Texarkana) is a public school while Southern Methodist University (SMU) is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Texas.
- SMU has more expensive tuition of $64,460 than TAMU-Texarkana ($20,947).
- SMU has tighter acceptance rate of 48.77% than TAMU-Texarkana (53.85%).
- SMU has higher SAT scores of 1,450 than TAMU-Texarkana (1,030).
- SMU is larger with 12,053 students than TAMU-Texarkana (2,110 students).
| Texas A&M University-Texarkana View More Rivals | Southern Methodist University View More Rivals | |
| #24 in Texas | Rankings | #61 in National Universities #5 in Texas |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Texarkana, TX | Location | Dallas, TX |
TAMU-Texarkana| Known as | SMU | |
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $7,930 Texas residents $20,947 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $64,460 |
| $6,016 Texas residents $15,652 out-of-state | Graduate | $37,062 |
| $8,626 | Financial Aid | $35,270 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 undergraduate $30 graduate | Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 53.85% | Acceptance Rate | 48.77% |
| 9.43% | Yield | 22.23% |
| 1,030 SAT, 18 ACT | Test Scores | 1,450 SAT, 32 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,110 | Total Students | 12,053 |
| 1,761 | Undergraduate | 7,056 |
| 349 | Graduate | 4,997 |
| 640 | Online Enrollment | 892 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 29% | Graduation Rate | 82% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 12% | |
| 63% | Retention Rate | 90% |
| $39,200 | 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 |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 294) $6,838 average annual costs | 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 | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 93 Full-time 79 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 767 Full-time 379 Part-time |
| 250 Full-time 85 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,401 Full-time 430 Part-time |
| $72,918 for Faculties $54,855 Part-time | Average Salary | $121,961 for Faculties $82,480 Part-time |