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 USF is a public school and both are four-years schools.
  • SMU has more expensive tuition & fees ($64,460) than USF ($17,324).
  • It is harder to admit to USF than SMU.
  • SMU has a higher submitted SAT score (1,450) than USF (1,230).
  • SMU has higher submitted ACT score (32) than USF (26).
  • USF has more students with 49,600 students while SMU has 12,053 students.
  • SMU has a lower number of students per faculty with 11 to 1 while USF's ratio is 22 to 1.
  • USF has more full-time faculties with 2,046 faculties while SMU has 767 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - Southern Methodist University and University of South Florida.
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SMUvs.USF
Dallas, TexasLocationTampa, Florida
Four-years, Private (not-for-profit)School Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Research University (high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (very high research activity)
$64,4602024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$6,410
Out-Of-State$17,324
72%% Receiving Financial Aid77%
$35,270Average Amount of Financial Aid$9,226
52.25 %Acceptance Rates43.93 %
19.42 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)23.61 %
1,450SAT Score1,230
32ACT Score26
82 %Graduation Rate74 %
12 %Transfer-out Rate10 %
90 %Retention Rate90 %
12,053Student Population49,600
767Number of Faculties2,046
11 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio22 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycareOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare

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