SMU vs. The Art Institute of Austin
Both Southern Methodist University and The Art Institute of Austin are 4 years schools located in Texas. The following statements compare Southern Methodist University and The Art Institute of Austin with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are private.
- SMU's tuition ($67,040) is more expensive than The Art Institute of Austin ($20,794).
- SMU's acceptance rate (63.35%) is lower than SMU (63.35%).
- SMU has higher yield (17.77%) than SMU (17.77%).
- Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,420.
- The Art Institute of Austin's students to faculty ratio (10 to 1) is lower than SMU (11 to 1).
- SMU (12,116 students) is larger than The Art Institute of Austin (78 students) with more enrolled students.
- SMU ($37,410) has higher amount of financial aid than The Art Institute of Austin ($6,176).
- SMU's graduation rate (84%) is higher than The Art Institute of Austin (33%).

Southern Methodist University
Private, 4 years • Dallas, TX #68 National Universities, #3 in Texas more rivalsOffered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
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
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Tuition & Fees
$20,794
Financial Aid
$6,176
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
78 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
33% Graduation Rate
43% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
10 to 1 Students to Faculty
2 Faculties (full-time)
15 Staffs (full-time)
$40,927 Faculty Salary
$68,806 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
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