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Dallas, TX · San Antonio, TX
| Southern Methodist University | Trinity University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $40,892/yr | $23,464/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $23,544/yr | $10,356/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $19,500 | $22,954 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $20,038/yr | $13,260/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $24,152/yr | $14,305/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $33,477/yr | $22,134/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $58,213/yr | $34,549/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $207/mo | $243/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $19,064/yr | $14,750/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $11,314/yr | $14,750/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $800/yr | $1,000/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $2,698/yr | $1,400/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $85,606/yr | $68,224/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $67,040/yr | $53,676/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $67,040/yr | $53,676/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 13% | 19% |
| Students taking federal loans | 21% | 44% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 63% | 26% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1340–1490 | 1340–1500 |
| SAT average | 1428 | 1416 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 30–34 | 31–34 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 30–35 · Math 27–33 | English 31–35 · Math 26–32 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 15,092 | 11,425 |
| Students accepted | 9,240 | 3,217 |
| Students who enrolled | 1,592 | 659 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 17% | 20% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 17% | 32% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 15% | 16% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 84% | 84% |
| Freshmen who come back | 91% | 93% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $78,354/yr | $71,668/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $50,337–$121,566 | $52,586–$107,584 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 82% | 76% |
| White students graduating | 85% | 82% |
| Black students graduating | 70% | 90% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 86% | 83% |
| Asian students graduating | 88% | 90% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $65,556/yr | $55,224/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 82% | 85% |
| Graduate on time | 76% | 72% |
| Pell students who graduate | 75% | 84% |
| First-gen students who finish | 68% | 71% |
| Low-income students who finish | 69% | 67% |
| Students who transfer out | 10% | 14% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $77,799/yr | $66,445/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 26% · Social Sciences 17% · Communication & Journalism 10% | Business, Management & Marketing 26% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 14% · Social Sciences 13% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 26% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 26% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Social Sciences — 17% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 14% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Communication & Journalism — 10% of degrees | Social Sciences — 13% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 7% of degrees | Computer & Information Sciences — 7% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Psychology — 6% of degrees | Psychology — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $135,130/yr | Health and Medical Administrative Services — $100,530/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 19% | 31% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 7,277 | 2,505 |
| Students per professor | 11 : 1 | 8 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 4,831 | 169 |
| Average professor pay | $14,916/mo | $12,354/mo |
| Full-time professors | 69% | 79% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $67,697 | $84,259 |
| Setting | Suburb (large) | City (large) |
| Location | Dallas, TX | San Antonio, TX |
| Region | Southwest | Southwest |
| Founded | 1911 | 1869 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 3.8% | 5.1% |
| Men | 49% | 45% |
| Women | 51% | 55% |
| White students | 56% | 51% |
| Black students | 5.5% | 4.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 18% | 25% |
| Asian students | 8.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races | 4.7% | 5.7% |
| Other / not reported | 3.8% | 0.9% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 16% | 17% |
| Part-time students | 1.8% | 1% |
| Students age 25+ | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $18,509/yr | $22,157/yr |
| Endowment | $2.2B | $1.8B |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 3,251 | 2,087 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $11,250/yr | $8,952/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $6,980/yr | $5,520/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | Yes |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | No |
| Online classes | Yes | No |
| Whole degrees online | No | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | Yes | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | No |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | Yes | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I-FBS | NCAA Division III with football |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 15 | 20 |
| Student athletes | 428 | 635 |
| Athletic scholarships | $26.1M | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $150.2M | $8.4M |
| Athletics revenue | $150.2M | $8.5M |
| Recruiting spend | $3.1M | $0 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.