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Overview |
Dartmouth | SMU | ||
| Location | Hanover, NH | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,744 | 12,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #12 | #67 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dartmouth.edu | smu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dartmouth | SMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,687 | $55,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,687 | $55,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,099 | $17,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,208 | $45,094 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $62,293 | $35,344 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 45% | 73% |
Admission |
Dartmouth | SMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,336 | 16,150 | ||
| Admitted | 1,808 | 8,439 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 6.4% | 52.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 62.2% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1500/1580 | 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 3, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Dartmouth | SMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dartmouth | SMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 95% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $104,000 | $73,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,461 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $139 | $222 |
Diversity |
Dartmouth | SMU | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Dartmouth | SMU | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 79% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Dartmouth | SMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern Methodist University is larger than than Dartmouth based on total student enrollment (12,053 students vs. 6,744 students)
Dartmouth vs. SMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dartmouth or SMU?
- Dartmouth College is 10.3% more expensive to attend than SMU for in-state tuition ($60,687.00 vs. $55,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.3% higher at Dartmouth than Southern Methodist University ($60,687.00 vs. $55,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dartmouth College than SMU ($19,208 vs. $45,094)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Methodist University are 2% lower than costs at Dartmouth College ($17,750 vs. $18,099)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Methodist University than Dartmouth College (73% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dartmouth College students is 76.2% larger than aid received Southern Methodist University ($62,293 vs. $35,344)
Dartmouth vs. SMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dartmouth or SMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SMU or Dartmouth .
- The average SAT score at Dartmouth College (1437) is 107 points higher than at SMU (1330)
- Incoming Dartmouth students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at SMU (30)
- Accepted freshman Dartmouth students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at SMU (3.68)
- SMU has a higher acceptance rate (52.3%) than Dartmouth (6.4%)
Dartmouth vs. SMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dartmouth 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 Dartmouth.
- The graduation rate at Dartmouth is higher than Southern Methodist University (95% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Dartmouth College earn on average $31,000 more per year than SMU graduates after ten years. ($104,000 vs. $73,000)
- Dartmouth College students graduate with a $8,039 lower median federal student loan debt than SMU graduates. ($13,461 vs. $21,500)
- Dartmouth graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than SMU graduates. ($139 vs. $222)
- More Dartmouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SMU students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/