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Overview |
U of R | SMU | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,197 | 12,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #53 | #67 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rochester.edu | smu.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of R | SMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,550 | $55,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,550 | $55,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,232 | $17,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,775 | $45,094 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,715 | $35,344 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 73% |
Admission |
U of R | SMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,966 | 16,150 | ||
| Admitted | 7,768 | 8,439 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.9% | 52.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1540 | 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 | Jan 5, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
U of R | SMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of R | SMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,000 | $73,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $222 |
Diversity |
U of R | SMU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
U of R | SMU | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 58% | ||
Campus |
U of R | SMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Rochester is larger than than SMU based on total student enrollment (12,197 students vs. 12,053 students)
U of R vs. SMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of R or SMU?
- University of Rochester is 10.1% more expensive to attend than SMU for in-state tuition ($60,550.00 vs. $55,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.1% higher at U of R than Southern Methodist University ($60,550.00 vs. $55,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Rochester than SMU ($39,775 vs. $45,094)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Methodist University are 2.7% lower than costs at University of Rochester ($17,750 vs. $18,232)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Methodist University than University of Rochester (73% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rochester students is 12.4% larger than aid received Southern Methodist University ($39,715 vs. $35,344)
U of R vs. SMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of R or SMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SMU or U of R .
- Accepted freshman U of R students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at SMU (3.68)
- SMU has a higher acceptance rate (52.3%) than U of R (38.9%)
U of R vs. SMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of R 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 U of R.
- The graduation rate at U of R is higher than Southern Methodist University (83% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Southern Methodist University earn on average $2,000 more per year than U of R graduates after ten years. ($73,000 vs. $71,000)
- Southern Methodist University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than U of R graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,500)
- SMU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than U of R graduates. ($222 vs. $253)
- More U of R graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SMU students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/