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Overview |
Brown | SMU | ||
| Location | Providence, RI | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,189 | 12,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #11 | #67 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brown.edu | smu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brown | SMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,680 | $55,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,680 | $55,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,840 | $17,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,723 | $45,094 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $55,847 | $35,344 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 46% | 73% |
Admission |
Brown | SMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,649 | 16,150 | ||
| Admitted | 2,562 | 8,439 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 5.1% | 52.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 67% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 34/36 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1580 | 1370/1510 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Brown | SMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brown | SMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 95% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $87,600 | $73,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $222 |
Diversity |
Brown | SMU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Brown | SMU | ||
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| % In-State | 3% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 79% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Brown | SMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Methodist University is larger than than Brown based on total student enrollment (12,053 students vs. 11,189 students)
Brown vs. SMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brown or SMU?
- Brown University is 13.9% more expensive to attend than SMU for in-state tuition ($62,680.00 vs. $55,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.9% higher at Brown than Southern Methodist University ($62,680.00 vs. $55,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brown University than SMU ($26,723 vs. $45,094)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brown University are 12.1% lower than costs at Southern Methodist University ($15,840 vs. $17,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Methodist University than Brown University (73% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brown University students is 58% larger than aid received Southern Methodist University ($55,847 vs. $35,344)
Brown vs. SMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brown or SMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SMU or Brown .
- The average SAT score at Brown University (1457) is 127 points higher than at SMU (1330)
- Incoming Brown students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at SMU (30)
- Accepted freshman Brown students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at SMU (3.68)
- SMU has a higher acceptance rate (52.3%) than Brown (5.1%)
Brown vs. SMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brown or SMU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between SMU and Brown.
- The graduation rate at Brown is higher than Southern Methodist University (95% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Brown University earn on average $14,600 more per year than SMU graduates after ten years. ($87,600 vs. $73,000)
- Brown University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SMU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $21,500)
- Brown graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than SMU graduates. ($155 vs. $222)
- More Brown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SMU students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/