Is SMU or TCU more expensive?
Colleges Ranking Index by Rebellion Research
Here are the approximate costs for the two schools:
- Southern Methodist University (SMU) — Tuition & fees: about $61,980/year. Housing and dining (average) around $17,750/year, giving a total cost around $79,730/year. SMU+1
- Texas Christian University (TCU) — Tuition alone: about $63,500/year for 12-18 credit hours. TCU Admission+1 When you include housing, food, books and additional expenses, the total estimated cost is about $84,514/year for the 2025-26 year. TCU Admission
Conclusion: Based on these numbers, TCU appears to have a slightly higher overall cost of attendance than SMU.
