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Loyola Marymount vs. SMU

The following statements compare Loyola Marymount University and Southern Methodist University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are private.
  • SMU's tuition ($67,040) is more expensive than Loyola Marymount ($61,867).
  • Loyola Marymount's acceptance rate (45.08%) is lower than SMU (63.35%).
  • SMU has higher yield (17.77%) than Loyola Marymount (14.80%).
  • SMU's SAT score (1,420) is higher than Loyola Marymount (1,350).
  • Loyola Marymount's students to faculty ratio (10 to 1) is lower than SMU (11 to 1).
  • SMU (12,116 students) is larger than Loyola Marymount (10,179 students) with more enrolled students.
  • SMU ($37,410) has higher amount of financial aid than Loyola Marymount ($24,107).
  • SMU's graduation rate (84%) is higher than Loyola Marymount (79%).
Loyola Marymount University

Loyola Marymount University

Private, 4 years • Los Angeles, CA #75 National Universities, #18 in California more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$61,867
Financial Aid
$24,107
Test Scores
1,350 SAT
30 ACT
Admission
45.08% Acceptance Rate
14.80% Yield
Enrollment
7,273 Undergraduate
2,906 Graduate
568 Online Students
Graduation Rate
79% Graduation Rate
89% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
10 to 1 Students to Faculty
644 Faculties (full-time)
2,007 Staffs (full-time)
$123,996 Faculty Salary
$93,194 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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Southern Methodist University

Southern Methodist University

Private, 4 years • Dallas, TX #68 National Universities, #3 in Texas more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$67,040
Financial Aid
$37,410
Test Scores
1,420 SAT
32 ACT
Admission
63.35% Acceptance Rate
17.77% Yield
Enrollment
7,285 Undergraduate
4,831 Graduate
669 Online Students
Graduation Rate
84% Graduation Rate
10% Transfer-out Rate
91% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
11 to 1 Students to Faculty
750 Faculties (full-time)
2,491 Staffs (full-time)
$134,241 Faculty Salary
$94,232 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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