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Overview |
Yale | SMU | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,776 | 12,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #6 | #67 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | yale.edu | smu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Yale | SMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,250 | $55,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,250 | $55,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,450 | $17,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,647 | $45,094 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $63,523 | $35,344 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 73% |
Admission |
Yale | SMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,060 | 16,150 | ||
| Admitted | 2,289 | 8,439 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 4.6% | 52.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 67.9% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1500/1580 | 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 2, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Yale | SMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Yale | SMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 97% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,400 | $73,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $139 | $222 |
Diversity |
Yale | SMU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Yale | SMU | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Yale | SMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Yale University is larger than than SMU based on total student enrollment (14,776 students vs. 12,053 students)
Yale vs. SMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Yale or SMU?
- Yale University is 13.2% more expensive to attend than SMU for in-state tuition ($62,250.00 vs. $55,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.2% higher at Yale than Southern Methodist University ($62,250.00 vs. $55,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Yale University than SMU ($18,647 vs. $45,094)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Methodist University are 3.9% lower than costs at Yale University ($17,750 vs. $18,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Methodist University than Yale University (73% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Yale University students is 79.7% larger than aid received Southern Methodist University ($63,523 vs. $35,344)
Yale vs. SMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Yale or SMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SMU or Yale .
- The average SAT score at Yale University (1498) is 168 points higher than at SMU (1330)
- Incoming Yale students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at SMU (30)
- Accepted freshman Yale students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at SMU (3.68)
- SMU has a higher acceptance rate (52.3%) than Yale (4.6%)
Yale vs. SMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Yale 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 Yale.
- The graduation rate at Yale is higher than Southern Methodist University (97% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Yale University earn on average $45,400 more per year than SMU graduates after ten years. ($118,400 vs. $73,000)
- Yale University students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SMU graduates. ($13,500 vs. $21,500)
- Yale graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than SMU graduates. ($139 vs. $222)
- More Yale graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SMU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/