Baylor University vs Southern Methodist University

Baylor University

Research-intensive university in Texas with a $2.1 billion endowment and 51% acceptance rate.

Research 1 university in Dallas with strong business focus and 61% acceptance rate.

Comparison chart between Baylor University and Southern Methodist University raw data
Metric	Baylor University	Southern Methodist University
Acceptance Rate	51%	61.2%
ACT Composite 75th Percentile	32	34
Annual In-State Tuition	$58,100	$59,500
Annual Out-of-State Tuition	$58,100	$59,500
Endowment (End of Year)	$2,103,057,000	$2,163,920,000
Room and Board	$15,314	$19,064
SAT Math 75th Percentile	700	750
SAT Reading 75th Percentile	700	730
Total Cost of Attendance (In-State)	$73,414	$78,564
Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State)	$73,414	$78,564
Total Student Enrollment	20,824	11,842