| SMU | vs. | USF |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas, Texas | Location | Tampa, 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$6,410
Out-Of-State$17,324 |
| 72% | % Receiving Financial Aid | 77% |
| $35,270 | Average Amount of Financial Aid | $9,226 |
| 52.25 % | Acceptance Rates | 43.93 % |
| 19.42 % | Yield (Enrollment Rates) | 23.61 % |
| 1,450 | SAT Score | 1,230 |
| 32 | ACT Score | 26 |
| 82 % | Graduation Rate | 74 % |
| 12 % | Transfer-out Rate | 10 % |
| 90 % | Retention Rate | 90 % |
| 12,053 | Student Population | 49,600 |
| 767 | Number of Faculties | 2,046 |
| 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 |