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UT Arlington UT Dallas TCU Texas Tech Baylor UH UT Austin Texas A&M Texas State Texas Woman's University Tulane Rice| University of North Texas | Southern Methodist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNT | SMU | ||
| Location | Denton, TX | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 47,507 | 11,842 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #690 | #71 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unt.edu | smu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNT | SMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,319 | $57,212 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,399 | $57,212 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,805 | $18,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,675 | $45,792 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,142 | $36,850 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 69% |
Admission |
UNT | SMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 36,807 | 15,092 | ||
| Admitted | 26,671 | 9,240 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 61.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 1320/1480 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
UNT | SMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNT | SMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $73,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $222 |
Diversity |
UNT | SMU | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
UNT | SMU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 41% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 55% | ||
Campus |
UNT | SMU | ||
| 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
- University of North Texas is larger than than SMU based on total student enrollment (47,507 students vs. 11,842 students)
UNT vs. SMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNT or SMU?
- Southern Methodist University is 587.7% more expensive to attend than UNT for in-state tuition ($57,212.00 vs. $8,319.00)
- Out of state tuition is 211% higher at SMU than University of North Texas ($57,212.00 vs. $18,399.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Texas than SMU ($14,675 vs. $45,792)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Texas are 68.7% lower than costs at Southern Methodist University ($10,805 vs. $18,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Texas than Southern Methodist University (83% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Methodist University students is 230.7% larger than aid received University of North Texas ($36,850 vs. $11,142)
UNT vs. SMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNT or SMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SMU or UNT .
- The average SAT score at Southern Methodist University (1330) is 237 points higher than at UNT (1093)
- Incoming SMU students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at UNT (24)
- Accepted freshman SMU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at UNT (3.46)
- UNT has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than SMU (61.2%)
UNT vs. SMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNT 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 UNT.
- The graduation rate at SMU is higher than University of North Texas (75% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Southern Methodist University earn on average $26,000 more per year than UNT graduates after ten years. ($73,000 vs. $47,000)
- University of North Texas students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SMU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $21,500)
- UNT graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than SMU graduates. ($206 vs. $222)
- More SMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNT 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/