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Overview |
SMU | University of Richmond | ||
| Location | Dallas, TX | University of Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,053 | 3,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #67 | #42 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smu.edu | richmond.edu | ||
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Costs |
SMU | University of Richmond | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,012 | $60,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,012 | $60,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,750 | $14,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,094 | $29,248 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,344 | $46,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 57% |
Admission |
SMU | University of Richmond | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,150 | 14,364 | ||
| Admitted | 8,439 | 3,501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.3% | 24.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1510 | 1398/1530 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SMU | University of Richmond | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SMU | University of Richmond | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,000 | $73,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $21,148 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $218 |
Diversity |
SMU | University of Richmond | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
SMU | University of Richmond | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 75% | ||
Campus |
SMU | University of Richmond | ||
| 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
- Southern Methodist University is larger than than University of Richmond based on total student enrollment (12,053 students vs. 3,876 students)
SMU vs. University of Richmond Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SMU or University of Richmond?
- University of Richmond is 9.7% more expensive to attend than SMU for in-state tuition ($60,330.00 vs. $55,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.7% higher at University of Richmond than Southern Methodist University ($60,330.00 vs. $55,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Richmond than SMU ($29,248 vs. $45,094)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Richmond are 19.4% lower than costs at Southern Methodist University ($14,870 vs. $17,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Methodist University than University of Richmond (73% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Richmond students is 31.2% larger than aid received Southern Methodist University ($46,385 vs. $35,344)
SMU vs. University of Richmond Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SMU or University of Richmond? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Richmond or SMU .
- The average SAT score at University of Richmond (1337) is 7 points higher than at SMU (1330)
- Incoming University of Richmond students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at SMU (30)
- Accepted freshman University of Richmond students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at SMU (3.68)
- SMU has a higher acceptance rate (52.3%) than University of Richmond (24.4%)
SMU vs. University of Richmond Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SMU or University of Richmond? 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 University of Richmond and SMU.
- The graduation rate at University of Richmond is higher than Southern Methodist University (83% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from University of Richmond earn on average $900 more per year than SMU graduates after ten years. ($73,900 vs. $73,000)
- University of Richmond students graduate with a $352 lower median federal student loan debt than SMU graduates. ($21,148 vs. $21,500)
- University of Richmond graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than SMU graduates. ($218 vs. $222)
- More SMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Richmond students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/