Temple vs. SMU

The following statements compare Temple University and Southern Methodist University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • SMU's tuition ($64,460) is more expensive than Temple ($37,248).
  • SMU's acceptance rate (61.00%) is lower than Temple (83.00%).
  • SMU has higher yield (17.00%) than Temple (12.00%).
  • Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,410.
  • SMU's students to faculty ratio (11 to 1) is lower than Temple (12 to 1).
  • Temple (33,196 students) is larger than SMU (12,053 students) with more enrolled students.
  • SMU ($35,270) has higher amount of financial aid than Temple ($10,943).
  • SMU's graduation rate (82%) is higher than Temple (77%).
Temple University

Temple University

Public, 4 years • Philadelphia, PA #213 National Universities, #45 in Pennsylvania more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$21,991 In-State
$37,248 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$10,943
Test Scores
Admission
83.00% Acceptance Rate
12.00% Yield
Enrollment
24,106 Undergraduate
9,090 Graduate
2,612 Online Students
Graduation Rate
77% Graduation Rate
11% Transfer-out Rate
84% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
12 to 1 Students to Faculty
2,271 Faculties (full-time)
6,742 Staffs (full-time)
$106,835 Faculty Salary
$74,666 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$9,216 annual charge
-5,061 capacity
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
61.00% Acceptance Rate
17.00% 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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