Memphis vs. SMU

Compare Graduate Tuition and Programs at Two Rivalry Colleges in American Athletic Conference.

Memphisvs.SMU

Memphis is a public school while SMU is a private school. Memphis is located in Memphis, TN and SMU is located in Dallas, TX.
  • SMU Graduate School has more expensive graduate school tuition of $37,062 than Memphis Graduate School ($15,228).
  • Memphis Graduate School is larger with 5,209 graduate students than SMU Graduate School (4,997 students).
  • SMU Graduate School is more graduate programs of 227 programs than Memphis Graduate School (194 programs).
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#281 in National Universities
#22 in Tennessee
Rankings#61 in National Universities
#5 in Texas
Public, 4 yearsSchool TypePrivate, 4 years
Memphis, TNLocationDallas, TX
Academic
$35Graduate School Application Fee$75
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (high research activity)
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Post-Master Certificate
Offered Graduate DegreesMaster's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Post-Master Certificate
194 ProgramsNumber of Graduate Programs227 Programs
76 ProgramsNumber of Online Graduate Programs30 Programs
Tuition & Fees
$11,214 Tennessee residents
$15,228 out-of-state
Average Graduate Programs$37,062
Student Population
21,917Total Students12,053
5,209Graduate Enrollment4,997
5,312Online Graduate Enrollment892
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,784)
$6,050 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,403)
$10,974 average annual costs
Not offered or not ReportedMeal PlanNot offered or not Reported
Faculties and Staffs
17 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio11 to 1
886 Full-time
461 Part-time
Number of Faculties767 Full-time
379 Part-time
2,542 Full-time
720 Part-time
Number of Staffs2,401 Full-time
430 Part-time
$80,811 for Faculties
$61,794 Part-time
Average Salary$121,961 for Faculties
$82,480 Part-time
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