The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • USF is a public and SMU is a private (not-for-profit) 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 (1,230) than USF (1,230).
  • SMU has higher submitted ACT score (26) 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 - University of South Florida and Southern Methodist University.
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USFvs.SMU
Tampa, FloridaLocationDallas, Texas
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Private (not-for-profit)
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (high research activity)
In-State$6,410
Out-Of-State$17,324
2024 Tuition & Fees$64,460
77%% Receiving Financial Aid72%
$9,226Average Amount of Financial Aid$35,270
43.93 %Acceptance Rates52.25 %
23.61 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)19.42 %
1,230SAT Score1,450
26ACT Score32
74 %Graduation Rate82 %
10 %Transfer-out Rate12 %
90 %Retention Rate90 %
49,600Student Population12,053
2,046Number of Faculties767
22 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio11 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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