SMU vs University of Memphis

The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.

SMU is a Private (not-for-profit) and University of Memphis is a Public school and both are 4 or more years schools.
SMU has more expensive tuition & fees ($58,540) than University of Memphis ($13,752).
It is harder to admit to SMU than University of Memphis.
SMU has a higher submitted SAT score (1,350) than University of Memphis (1,095).
SMU has higher submitted ACT score (31) than University of Memphis (23).
University of Memphis has more students with 22,205 students while SMU has 12,373 students.
University of Memphis has more full-time faculties with 886 faculties while SMU has 767 full-time faculties.

The following table compares the two rival schools - Southern Methodist University and University of Memphis.

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SMUUniversity of Memphis

SMU	vs.	University of Memphis
Dallas, Texas	Location	Memphis, Tennessee
Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years	School Type	Public, 4 or more years
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice	Highest Degree Offered	Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice
Research University (high research activity)	Carnegie Classification	Research University (high research activity)
$58,540	Tuition & Fees	In-State$9,912 Out-Of-State$13,752
71% ($34,874)	% Receiving Financial Aid (Avg. amount)	89% ($7,591)
$34,874	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$7,591
48.77 %	Acceptance Rates	84.82 %
22.23 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	22.90 %
1,350	SAT Score	1,095
31	ACT Score	23
81 %	Graduation Rate	52 %
14 %	Transfer-out Rate	17 %
90 %	Retention Rate	80 %
12,373	Student Population	22,205
767	Number of Faculties	886
11 to 1	Student to Faculty Ratio	16 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
Remedial Service, Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare	On Campus Student Services	Remedial Service, Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare