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Overview |
University of Dallas | SMU | ||
| Location | Irving, TX | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,328 | 12,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #239 | #67 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udallas.edu | smu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Dallas | SMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,630 | $55,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,630 | $55,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,810 | $17,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,250 | $45,094 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,231 | $35,344 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 73% |
Admission |
University of Dallas | SMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,307 | 16,150 | ||
| Admitted | 2,528 | 8,439 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.7% | 52.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1400 | 1370/1510 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Dallas | SMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Dallas | SMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $73,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $222 |
Diversity |
University of Dallas | SMU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
University of Dallas | SMU | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 58% | ||
Campus |
University of Dallas | SMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern Methodist University is larger than than University of Dallas based on total student enrollment (12,053 students vs. 2,328 students)
University of Dallas vs. SMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Dallas or SMU?
- Southern Methodist University is 23.3% more expensive to attend than University of Dallas for in-state tuition ($55,012.00 vs. $44,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.3% higher at SMU than University of Dallas ($55,012.00 vs. $44,630.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Dallas than SMU ($27,250 vs. $45,094)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Dallas are 28.5% lower than costs at Southern Methodist University ($13,810 vs. $17,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Dallas than Southern Methodist University (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dallas students is 2.5% larger than aid received Southern Methodist University ($36,231 vs. $35,344)
University of Dallas vs. SMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Dallas or SMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SMU or University of Dallas .
- The average SAT score at Southern Methodist University (1330) is 113 points higher than at University of Dallas (1217)
- Incoming SMU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at University of Dallas (27)
- Accepted freshman University of Dallas students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at SMU (3.68)
- University of Dallas has a higher acceptance rate (58.7%) than SMU (52.3%)
University of Dallas vs. SMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Dallas or SMU? 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 SMU and University of Dallas.
- The graduation rate at SMU is higher than University of Dallas (75% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Southern Methodist University earn on average $25,000 more per year than University of Dallas graduates after ten years. ($73,000 vs. $48,000)
- Southern Methodist University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dallas graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,000)
- SMU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than University of Dallas graduates. ($222 vs. $248)
- More University of Dallas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SMU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/