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TCU Texas A&M UNT Baylor UT Arlington UH UT Dallas UT Austin Texas State Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Tulane Rice| Southern Methodist University | Texas Tech University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SMU | Texas Tech | ||
| Location | Dallas, TX | Lubbock, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,053 | 40,378 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #67 | #449 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smu.edu | ttu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SMU | Texas Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,012 | $8,935 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,012 | $21,205 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,750 | $10,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,094 | $17,896 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,344 | $9,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 77% |
Admission |
SMU | Texas Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,150 | 35,400 | ||
| Admitted | 8,439 | 23,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.3% | 67.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1510 | 1090/1280 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
SMU | Texas Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SMU | Texas Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,000 | $58,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $232 |
Diversity |
SMU | Texas Tech | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
SMU | Texas Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 9% | ||
Campus |
SMU | Texas Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Tech University is larger than than SMU based on total student enrollment (40,378 students vs. 12,053 students)
SMU vs. Texas Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SMU or Texas Tech?
- Southern Methodist University is 515.7% more expensive to attend than Texas Tech for in-state tuition ($55,012.00 vs. $8,935.00)
- Out of state tuition is 159.4% higher at SMU than Texas Tech University ($55,012.00 vs. $21,205.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Tech University than SMU ($17,896 vs. $45,094)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Tech University are 69.7% lower than costs at Southern Methodist University ($10,460 vs. $17,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Tech University than Southern Methodist University (77% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Methodist University students is 277.6% larger than aid received Texas Tech University ($35,344 vs. $9,359)
SMU vs. Texas Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SMU or Texas Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Tech or SMU .
- The average SAT score at Southern Methodist University (1330) is 196 points higher than at Texas Tech (1134)
- Incoming SMU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Texas Tech (25)
- Accepted freshman Texas Tech students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at SMU (3.68)
- Texas Tech has a higher acceptance rate (67.3%) than SMU (52.3%)
SMU vs. Texas Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SMU or Texas Tech? 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 Texas Tech and SMU.
- The graduation rate at SMU is higher than Texas Tech University (75% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Southern Methodist University earn on average $14,500 more per year than Texas Tech graduates after ten years. ($73,000 vs. $58,500)
- Southern Methodist University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas Tech graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,500)
- SMU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Texas Tech graduates. ($222 vs. $232)
- More SMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas Tech students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/