Temple University Vs. SMU

Temple University vs. SMU

Compare tuition and admission statistics between two rival schools - Temple University and SMU where Temple University is a Public, 4 or more years located in Philadelphia, PA and SMU is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years located in Dallas, TX.

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Temple University is a Public and SMU is a Private (not-for-profit) school and both are 4 or more years schools.
SMU has more expensive tuition & fees ($56,560) than Temple University ($29,882).
It is harder to admit to SMU than Temple University.
Temple University has more students with 39,740 students while SMU has 11,649 students.
Temple University has more full-time faculties with 2,296 faculties while SMU has 763 full-time faculties.

Next table compares the two rival schools - Temple University and Southern Methodist University.

Temple University	vs.	SMU
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	Location	Dallas, Texas
Public, 4 or more years	School Type	Private (not-for-profit), 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 (very high research activity)	Carnegie Classification	Research University (high research activity)
In-State$16,970 Out-Of-State$29,882	Tuition & Fees	$56,560
72% ($9,152)	% Receiving Financial Aid (Avg. amount)	70% ($31,071)
$9,152	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$31,071
56.67 %	Acceptance Rates	48.77 %
25.43 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	22.23 %
-	SAT Score	1,390
-	ACT Score	93
74 %	Graduation Rate	81 %
14 %	Transfer-out Rate	14 %
89 %	Retention Rate	91 %
39,740	Student Population	11,649
2,296	Number of Faculties	763
14 to 1	Student to Faculty Ratio	11 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 Student Services	Remedial Service, Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare