SMU vs St. Mary's

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Both schools are four-year, private (not-for-profit) schools.
SMU has more expensive tuition & fees ($67,040) than St. Mary's ($37,434).
It is harder to admit to SMU than St. Mary's.
SMU has a higher submitted SAT score (1,420) than St. Mary's (1,100).
SMU has higher submitted ACT score (32) than St. Mary's (20).
SMU has more students with 12,116 students while St. Mary's has 3,456 students.
SMU has more full-time faculties with 750 faculties while St. Mary's has 223 full-time faculties.

Comparison Table with important Academic Factors

Southern Methodist University	vs.	St. Mary's University
Dallas, Texas	Location	San Antonio, Texas
Four-year, Private (not-for-profit)	School Type	four-year, Private (not-for-profit)
Doctor's degree	Highest Degree Offered	Doctor's degree
Research University (high research activity)	Carnegie Classification	Master's College and University (larger programs)
$67,040	2025 Tuition & Fees	$37,434
68%	% Receiving Financial Aid	86%
$37,410	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$27,082

63.35 %	Acceptance Rates	97.76 %
17.77 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	12.62 %
1,420	SAT Score	1,100
32	ACT Score	20
84 %	Graduation Rate	59 %
10 %	Transfer-out Rate	-
91 %	Retention Rate	73 %
12,116	Student Population	3,456
750	Number of Faculties	223
11 to 1	Students to Faculty Ratio	11 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification	Special Learning Opportunities	Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare	On Campus Student Services	Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services

Academic Comparison between SMU and St. Mary's

Comparison Table with important Academic Factors