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TCU Baylor Utah State University UT Austin UT Dallas Texas A&M Tulane Utah Rice Trinity SCU BYU-I| Southern Methodist University | Brigham Young University Provo | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SMU | BYU | ||
| Location | Dallas, TX | Provo, UT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,053 | 34,464 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #67 | #125 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Latter Day Saints (Mormon Church) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smu.edu | byu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SMU | BYU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,012 | $6,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,012 | $6,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,750 | $8,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,094 | $13,521 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,344 | $6,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 46% |
Admission |
SMU | BYU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,150 | 10,559 | ||
| Admitted | 8,439 | 7,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.3% | 66.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 79% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1510 | 1280/1468 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 | Dec 16, 2024 |
Academics |
SMU | BYU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SMU | BYU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,000 | $69,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $11,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $113 |
Diversity |
SMU | BYU | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
SMU | BYU | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 62% | ||
Campus |
SMU | BYU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Brigham Young University Provo is larger than than SMU based on total student enrollment (34,464 students vs. 12,053 students)
SMU vs. BYU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SMU or BYU?
- Southern Methodist University is 772.7% more expensive to attend than BYU for in-state tuition ($55,012.00 vs. $6,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 772.7% higher at SMU than Brigham Young University Provo ($55,012.00 vs. $6,304.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brigham Young University Provo than SMU ($13,521 vs. $45,094)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brigham Young University Provo are 107.4% lower than costs at Southern Methodist University ($8,560 vs. $17,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Methodist University than Brigham Young University Provo (73% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Methodist University students is 458.8% larger than aid received Brigham Young University Provo ($35,344 vs. $6,325)
SMU vs. BYU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SMU or BYU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BYU or SMU .
- The average SAT score at Southern Methodist University (1330) is 40 points higher than at BYU (1290)
- Incoming SMU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at BYU (29)
- Accepted freshman BYU students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at SMU (3.68)
- BYU has a higher acceptance rate (66.7%) than SMU (52.3%)
SMU vs. BYU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SMU or BYU? 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 BYU and SMU.
- The graduation rate at BYU is higher than Southern Methodist University (78% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Southern Methodist University earn on average $3,900 more per year than BYU graduates after ten years. ($73,000 vs. $69,100)
- Brigham Young University Provo students graduate with a $10,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SMU graduates. ($11,000 vs. $21,500)
- BYU graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than SMU graduates. ($113 vs. $222)
- More BYU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SMU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/