Lipscomb vs. SMU

The following statements compare Lipscomb University and Southern Methodist University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are private.
  • SMU's tuition ($64,460) is more expensive than Lipscomb ($38,824).
  • SMU's acceptance rate (52.25%) is lower than Lipscomb (71.12%).
  • Lipscomb has higher yield (26.53%) than SMU (19.42%).
  • SMU's SAT score (1,450) is higher than Lipscomb (1,230).
  • SMU's students to faculty ratio (11 to 1) is lower than Lipscomb (13 to 1).
  • SMU (12,053 students) is larger than Lipscomb (4,704 students) with more enrolled students.
  • SMU ($35,270) has higher amount of financial aid than Lipscomb ($22,046).
  • SMU's graduation rate (82%) is higher than Lipscomb (69%).
Lipscomb University

Lipscomb University

Private, 4 years • Nashville, TN #120 National Universities, #2 in Tennessee more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$38,824
Financial Aid
$22,046
Test Scores
1,230 SAT
27 ACT
Admission
71.12% Acceptance Rate
26.53% Yield
Enrollment
2,955 Undergraduate
1,749 Graduate
459 Online Students
Graduation Rate
69% Graduation Rate
84% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
13 to 1 Students to Faculty
232 Faculties (full-time)
826 Staffs (full-time)
$72,202 Faculty Salary
$58,604 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$8,040 annual charge
-1,600 capacity
Southern Methodist University

Southern Methodist University

Private, 4 years • Dallas, TX #61 National Universities, #5 in Texas more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
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
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$10,974 annual charge
-3,403 capacity
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