College students seeking an exemplary education in Texas can apply to the consistently top-ranked university in Dallas by the Nov. 1 early decision deadline.
at the perfect time,Southern Methodist University ranked No. 6 in WalletHub's 2024 Best Colleges in Texas rankings.
Personal finance experts analyzed more than 800 U.S. universities using 30 metrics to determine the rankings.
Factors that determine SMU placement include enrollment rate (52 percent), graduation rate (75 percent as of 2015), student-to-faculty ratio of 11:1, gender and racial diversity, and net cost. will appear.
SMU's inclusion on the WalletHub list follows its recent No. 4 ranking. US News” It has been named to the list of the best colleges in Texas and is ranked #5 on Niche's list of the best colleges in Texas.
according to US News and World ReportsSMU tuition and fees cost $64,460.
Gerardo L. Blanco, an associate professor at Boston University, offered advice to prospective students who want to graduate college with minimal debt and have great job prospects in their chosen degree field. He advised students to learn the difference between a college's “asking price” and its net price after financial aid. This can be especially helpful for students planning to pursue higher education at a private institution like SMU.
“There are public universities that offer excellent value for money, both flagship and regional universities,” Blanco said. “Many private nonprofit agencies are committed to facilitating access and offer generous financial assistance, even at higher list prices.”
Just behind SMU in the WalletHub survey are: dara universitys, which won 7th place in Texas. According to , this private Catholic university has a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio, a 59% acceptance rate for four-year students, and a 67% graduation rate. US News. Tuition costs total $50,880.
WalletHub ranked SMU 35th and the University of Dallas 38th in the South's best regional rankings.
Among the top 500 universities in the United States, SMU was ranked 170th and the University of Dallas was ranked 184th. Yale University ranked first in the country, followed by Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Princeton University. New Jersey (3rd place) and California Institute of Technology (4th place). Harvard University in Massachusetts was in the top five.
Elsewhere in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas Christian University is ranked 10th in the state and 222nd nationally.
The top 10 universities in Texas are:
- 1st Place – Rice University, Houston
- 2nd Place – University of Texas at Austin
- 3rd Place – Trinity University, San Antonio
- 4th place – Texas A&M University Station
- 5th Place – Southwestern University
- 6th Place – Southern Methodist University
- 7th place – University of Dallas
- 8th place – University of Austin
- 9th place – Tourneau University
- 10th Place – Texas Christian University
