Oklahoma City University vs. SMU

Comparable Facts

Compare Oklahoma City University in Oklahoma City, OK with Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Southern Methodist University is larger than Oklahoma City University based on total student enrollment (12,116 students vs. 2,966 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Oklahoma City University is located in Oklahoma City, OK (Large City setting); Southern Methodist University is in Dallas, TX (Large Suburban setting).
• Oklahoma City University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Southern Methodist University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Oklahoma City University 11:1; Southern Methodist University 11:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma City University are 38.8% lower than at Southern Methodist University ($11,664 vs. $19,064).
• Out-of-state tuition is 88.1% higher at SMU than at Oklahoma City University (about $31,392 more per year; $67,040 vs. $35,648).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Oklahoma City University than at Southern Methodist University (100% vs. 67%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Methodist University students is 61.1% larger than aid received by Oklahoma City University students ($37,520 vs. $23,294).

Admissions details

• Typical ACT composite is 8 points higher at SMU than at Oklahoma City University (32 vs. 24, midpoint estimate).
• SAT or ACT scores are test optional at both Oklahoma City University and SMU.
• Typical fall application deadline: SMU Jan 15, 2027.
• Enrolled first-year students at Oklahoma City University average a 3.77 high school GPA, 0.09 higher than at SMU (3.68).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 20.5% at Oklahoma City University vs. 17.8% at SMU.

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, Southern Methodist University graduates have a $519 lower median loan debt than Oklahoma City University graduates ($21,500 vs. $22,019).
• Among borrowers, SMU graduates have an estimated $5 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Oklahoma City University graduates ($222 vs. $227).
• More SMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oklahoma City University students, three years after graduation (76% vs. 69%).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.