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USD vs. SMU

The following statements compare University of San Diego 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 USD ($59,486).
  • USD's acceptance rate (52.38%) is lower than SMU (63.35%).
  • SMU has higher yield (17.77%) than USD (12.39%).
  • Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,420.
  • SMU's students to faculty ratio (11 to 1) is lower than USD (13 to 1).
  • SMU (12,116 students) is larger than USD (9,714 students) with more enrolled students.
  • USD ($37,818) has higher amount of financial aid than SMU ($37,410).
  • Both schools have same graduation rate of 84%.
University of San Diego

University of San Diego

Private, 4 years • San Diego, CA #89 National Universities, #24 in California more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$59,486
Financial Aid
$37,818
Test Scores
Admission
52.38% Acceptance Rate
12.39% Yield
Enrollment
5,851 Undergraduate
3,863 Graduate
1,470 Online Students
Graduation Rate
84% Graduation Rate
91% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
13 to 1 Students to Faculty
499 Faculties (full-time)
1,789 Staffs (full-time)
$118,808 Faculty Salary
$87,125 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
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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