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SMU vs. Northwest

The following statements compare Southern Methodist University and Northwest University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are private.
  • SMU's tuition ($64,460) is more expensive than Northwest ($36,035).
  • SMU's acceptance rate (61.22%) is lower than Northwest (88.05%).
  • Northwest has higher yield (29.46%) than SMU (17.23%).
  • SMU's SAT score (1,410) is higher than Northwest (1,200).
  • Northwest's students to faculty ratio (9 to 1) is lower than SMU (11 to 1).
  • SMU (12,053 students) is larger than Northwest (1,014 students) with more enrolled students.
  • SMU ($35,270) has higher amount of financial aid than Northwest ($22,181).
  • SMU's graduation rate (82%) is higher than Northwest (67%).
Southern Methodist University

Southern Methodist University

Private, 4 years • Dallas, TX #61 National Universities, #5 in Texas more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$64,460
Financial Aid
$35,270
Test Scores
1,410 SAT
32 ACT
Admission
61.22% Acceptance Rate
17.23% Yield
Enrollment
7,056 Undergraduate
4,997 Graduate
892 Online Students
Graduation Rate
82% Graduation Rate
12% Transfer-out Rate
90% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
11 to 1 Students to Faculty
767 Faculties (full-time)
2,401 Staffs (full-time)
$121,961 Faculty Salary
$82,480 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$11,250 annual charge
-3,251 capacity
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Northwest University

Northwest University

Private, 4 years • Kirkland, WA #1 in Washington more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$36,035
Financial Aid
$22,181
Test Scores
1,200 SAT
25 ACT
Admission
88.05% Acceptance Rate
29.46% Yield
Enrollment
720 Undergraduate
294 Graduate
10 Online Students
Graduation Rate
67% Graduation Rate
81% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
9 to 1 Students to Faculty
56 Faculties (full-time)
212 Staffs (full-time)
$63,273 Faculty Salary
$55,915 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-672 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
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