College comparison

SMU vs Yeshiva University

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	SMU Dallas, TX	Yeshiva University New York, NY
Acceptance rateYeshiva University is more selective	63%	56%
SAT (25–75)	1340–1490	1340–1510
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	7,277	2,852
Avg net price	$40,892	$49,965
Median earnings (10 yr)SMU reports higher median earnings	$78,354	$71,353
Graduation rate	84%	83%
Median debt	$19,500	$18,250
Economic mobility	1.8%	1.5%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Southern Methodist University or Yeshiva University harder to get into?

Yeshiva University is more selective: Southern Methodist University's acceptance rate is approximately 63% and Yeshiva University's is approximately 56% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Southern Methodist University vs Yeshiva University?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1340–1490 at Southern Methodist University and 1340–1510 at Yeshiva University. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.