Southern Methodist University and University of Houston are frequently compared when students or parents prepare college admissions. SMU is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Dallas, TX and Houston is a four-year, public school located in Houston, TX.
The following list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare them with comprehensive information on full comparison page.
| Southern Methodist University | vs. | University of Houston |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas, Texas | Location | Houston, Texas |
| Four-year, Private (not-for-profit) | School Type | four-year, Public |
| Doctor's degree | Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| $67,040 | 2025 Tuition & Fees | In-State$9,717
Out-Of-State$22,547 |
| 68% | % Receiving Financial Aid | 61% |
| $37,410 | Average Amount of Financial Aid | $9,638 |
| 63.35 % | Acceptance Rates | 73.92 % |
| 17.77 % | Yield (Enrollment Rates) | 26.52 % |
| 1,420 | SAT Score | 1,250 |
| 32 | ACT Score | 26 |
| 84 % | Graduation Rate | 65 % |
| 10 % | Transfer-out Rate | 6 % |
| 91 % | Retention Rate | 87 % |
| 12,116 | Student Population | 47,980 |
| 750 | Number of Faculties | 1,590 |
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 22 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 |
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