| SMU | vs. | UCF |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas, Texas | Location | Orlando, Florida |
| Four-years, Private (not-for-profit) | School Type | four-years, Public |
| Doctor's degree | Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| $64,460 | 2024 Tuition & Fees | In-State$6,368
Out-Of-State$22,467 |
| 72% | % Receiving Financial Aid | 81% |
| $35,270 | Average Amount of Financial Aid | $7,880 |
| 52.25 % | Acceptance Rates | 41.04 % |
| 19.42 % | Yield (Enrollment Rates) | 33.31 % |
| 1,450 | SAT Score | 1,278 |
| 32 | ACT Score | 27 |
| 82 % | Graduation Rate | 75 % |
| 12 % | Transfer-out Rate | 10 % |
| 90 % | Retention Rate | 93 % |
| 12,053 | Student Population | 68,346 |
| 767 | Number of Faculties | 1,577 |
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 29 to 1 |
| Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification | Special Learning Opportunities | Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, 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, On-campus daycare |