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Overview |
SMU | UTSA | ||
| Location | Dallas, TX | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,053 | 34,393 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #67 | #901 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smu.edu | utsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
SMU | UTSA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,012 | $5,951 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,012 | $18,259 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,750 | $11,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,094 | $12,664 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,344 | $8,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 71% |
Admission |
SMU | UTSA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,150 | 23,295 | ||
| Admitted | 8,439 | 20,243 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.3% | 86.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 28.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1510 | 1010/1220 | ||
| 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 | UTSA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SMU | UTSA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,000 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $22,983 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $237 |
Diversity |
SMU | UTSA | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 53% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
SMU | UTSA | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 2% | ||
Campus |
SMU | UTSA | ||
| 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 San Antonio is larger than than SMU based on total student enrollment (34,393 students vs. 12,053 students)
SMU vs. UTSA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SMU or UTSA?
- Southern Methodist University is 824.4% more expensive to attend than UTSA for in-state tuition ($55,012.00 vs. $5,951.00)
- Out of state tuition is 201.3% higher at SMU than The University of Texas at San Antonio ($55,012.00 vs. $18,259.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at San Antonio than SMU ($12,664 vs. $45,094)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at San Antonio are 60.7% lower than costs at Southern Methodist University ($11,046 vs. $17,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Methodist University than The University of Texas at San Antonio (73% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Methodist University students is 295.6% larger than aid received The University of Texas at San Antonio ($35,344 vs. $8,934)
SMU vs. UTSA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SMU or UTSA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTSA or SMU .
- The average SAT score at Southern Methodist University (1330) is 287 points higher than at UTSA (1043)
- Incoming SMU students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at UTSA (23)
- Accepted freshman SMU students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at UTSA (3.36)
- UTSA has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than SMU (52.3%)
SMU vs. UTSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SMU or UTSA? 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 UTSA and SMU.
- The graduation rate at SMU is higher than The University of Texas at San Antonio (75% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Southern Methodist University earn on average $25,100 more per year than UTSA graduates after ten years. ($73,000 vs. $47,900)
- Southern Methodist University students graduate with a $1,483 lower median federal student loan debt than UTSA graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,983)
- SMU graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than UTSA graduates. ($222 vs. $237)
- More SMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTSA students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/