SMU vs. The Art Institute of Austin
Both Southern Methodist University and The Art Institute of Austin are 4 years schools located in Texas. The following statements compare Southern Methodist University and The Art Institute of Austin with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are private.
- SMU's tuition ($64,460) is more expensive than The Art Institute of Austin ($20,794).
- SMU's acceptance rate (61.22%) is lower than SMU (61.22%).
- SMU has higher yield (17.23%) than SMU (17.23%).
- Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,410.
- The Art Institute of Austin's students to faculty ratio (10 to 1) is lower than SMU (11 to 1).
- SMU (11,842 students) is larger than The Art Institute of Austin (78 students) with more enrolled students.
- SMU ($36,450) has higher amount of financial aid than The Art Institute of Austin ($6,176).
- SMU's graduation rate (83%) is higher than The Art Institute of Austin (33%).

Southern Methodist University
Private, 4 years • Dallas, TX #61 National Universities, #5 in Texas more rivalsOffered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$64,460
Financial Aid
$36,450
Test Scores
1,410 SAT
32 ACT
Admission
61.22% Acceptance Rate
17.23% Yield
Enrollment
7,115 Undergraduate
4,727 Graduate
849 Online Students
Graduation Rate
83% Graduation Rate
12% Transfer-out Rate
90% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
11 to 1 Students to Faculty
750 Faculties (full-time)
2,491 Staffs (full-time)
$121,961 Faculty Salary
$82,480 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$11,250 annual charge
-3,251 capacity

The Art Institute of Austin
Private, 4 years • Bastrop, TX #70 Arts, Music, Design Schools, #TX in Texas more rivalsOffered Degrees
Tuition & Fees
$20,794
Financial Aid
$6,176
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
78 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
33% Graduation Rate
43% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
10 to 1 Students to Faculty
2 Faculties (full-time)
15 Staffs (full-time)
$40,927 Faculty Salary
$68,806 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
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