COM vs. SMU
Both College of the Mainland and Southern Methodist University are 4 years schools located in Texas. The following statements compare College of the Mainland and Southern Methodist University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- SMU's tuition ($64,460) is more expensive than COM ($3,873).
- SMU's acceptance rate (52.25%) is lower than SMU (52.25%).
- SMU has higher yield (19.42%) than SMU (19.42%).
- Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,450.
- SMU's students to faculty ratio (11 to 1) is lower than COM (16 to 1).
- SMU (12,053 students) is larger than COM (4,482 students) with more enrolled students.
- SMU ($35,270) has higher amount of financial aid than COM ($4,246).
- SMU's graduation rate (82%) is higher than COM (25%).
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Associate
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$2,973 In-State
$3,873 out-of-state
$3,873 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$4,246
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
4,482 (All undergraduate)
613 Online Students
Graduation Rate
25% Graduation Rate
22% Transfer-out Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
114 Faculties (full-time)
329 Staffs (full-time)
$60,056 Faculty Salary
$63,687 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Southern Methodist University
Private, 4 years • Dallas, TX #61 National Universities, #5 in Texas more rivalsOffered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$64,460
Financial Aid
$35,270
Test Scores
1,450 SAT
32 ACT
Admission
52.25% Acceptance Rate
19.42% Yield
Enrollment
7,056 Undergraduate
4,997 Graduate
892 Online Students
Graduation Rate
82% Graduation Rate
12% Transfer-out Rate
90% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
11 to 1 Students to Faculty
767 Faculties (full-time)
2,401 Staffs (full-time)
$121,961 Faculty Salary
$82,480 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$10,974 annual charge
-3,403 capacity
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