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TCU Baylor Texas A&M UT Austin UT Dallas Arkansas Tulane Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Rice Trinity SCU Alabama| University of Oklahoma Norman Campus | Southern Methodist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OU | SMU | ||
| Location | Norman, OK | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 28,308 | 12,053 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #189 | #67 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ou.edu | smu.edu | ||
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Costs |
OU | SMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,920 | $55,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,488 | $55,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,780 | $17,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,601 | $45,094 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,561 | $35,344 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 73% |
Admission |
OU | SMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,548 | 16,150 | ||
| Admitted | 15,712 | 8,439 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.9% | 52.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1330 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
OU | SMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OU | SMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,300 | $73,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $222 |
Diversity |
OU | SMU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
OU | SMU | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 58% | ||
Campus |
OU | SMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is larger than than SMU based on total student enrollment (28,308 students vs. 12,053 students)
OU vs. SMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OU or SMU?
- Southern Methodist University is 1,018.1% more expensive to attend than OU for in-state tuition ($55,012.00 vs. $4,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 156% higher at SMU than University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($55,012.00 vs. $21,488.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus than SMU ($22,601 vs. $45,094)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus are 12.5% lower than costs at Southern Methodist University ($15,780 vs. $17,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus than Southern Methodist University (98% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Methodist University students is 234.7% larger than aid received University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($35,344 vs. $10,561)
OU vs. SMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OU or SMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SMU or OU .
- The average SAT score at Southern Methodist University (1330) is 126 points higher than at OU (1204)
- Incoming SMU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at OU (27)
- Accepted freshman SMU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at OU (3.66)
- OU has a higher acceptance rate (72.9%) than SMU (52.3%)
OU vs. SMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OU 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 OU.
- The graduation rate at SMU is higher than University of Oklahoma Norman Campus (75% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Southern Methodist University earn on average $13,700 more per year than OU graduates after ten years. ($73,000 vs. $59,300)
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SMU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $21,500)
- OU 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 OU students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/