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UNT UT Dallas TCU Baylor Texas Tech UH UT Austin UTSA Texas A&M Tulane Rice Trinity| Southern Methodist University | The University of Texas at Arlington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SMU | UT Arlington | ||
| Location | Dallas, TX | Arlington, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,053 | 43,946 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #67 | #719 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smu.edu | uta.edu | ||
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Costs |
SMU | UT Arlington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,012 | $9,206 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,012 | $26,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,750 | $11,392 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,094 | $14,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,344 | $11,370 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 90% |
Admission |
SMU | UT Arlington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,150 | 21,963 | ||
| Admitted | 8,439 | 17,747 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.3% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1510 | 1000/1240 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SMU | UT Arlington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SMU | UT Arlington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,000 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $18,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $186 |
Diversity |
SMU | UT Arlington | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
SMU | UT Arlington | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 1% | ||
Campus |
SMU | UT Arlington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at Arlington is larger than than SMU based on total student enrollment (43,946 students vs. 12,053 students)
SMU vs. UT Arlington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SMU or UT Arlington?
- Southern Methodist University is 497.6% more expensive to attend than UT Arlington for in-state tuition ($55,012.00 vs. $9,206.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.4% higher at SMU than The University of Texas at Arlington ($55,012.00 vs. $26,778.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Arlington than SMU ($14,262 vs. $45,094)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at Arlington are 55.8% lower than costs at Southern Methodist University ($11,392 vs. $17,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Texas at Arlington than Southern Methodist University (90% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Methodist University students is 210.9% larger than aid received The University of Texas at Arlington ($35,344 vs. $11,370)
SMU vs. UT Arlington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SMU or UT Arlington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Arlington or SMU .
- The average SAT score at Southern Methodist University (1330) is 292 points higher than at UT Arlington (1038)
- Incoming SMU students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at UT Arlington (23)
- Accepted freshman SMU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at UT Arlington (3.43)
- UT Arlington has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than SMU (52.3%)
SMU vs. UT Arlington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SMU or UT Arlington? 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 UT Arlington and SMU.
- The graduation rate at SMU is higher than The University of Texas at Arlington (75% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Southern Methodist University earn on average $21,300 more per year than UT Arlington graduates after ten years. ($73,000 vs. $51,700)
- The University of Texas at Arlington students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SMU graduates. ($18,000 vs. $21,500)
- UT Arlington graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than SMU graduates. ($186 vs. $222)
- More SMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Arlington students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/