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Overview |
Centre College | Duke | ||
| Location | Danville, KY | Durham, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,356 | 17,112 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #151 | #3 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centre.edu | duke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Centre College | Duke | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,250 | $63,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,250 | $63,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,770 | $17,458 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,780 | $23,422 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,597 | $59,327 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 41% |
Admission |
Centre College | Duke | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,226 | 46,365 | ||
| Admitted | 1,753 | 3,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.3% | 6.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 55.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1423 | 1510/1570 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 | Jan 3, 2026 |
Academics |
Centre College | Duke | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Centre College | Duke | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 94% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,500 | $108,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $7,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $77 |
Diversity |
Centre College | Duke | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Centre College | Duke | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Centre College | Duke | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Duke University is larger than than Centre College based on total student enrollment (17,112 students vs. 1,356 students)
Centre College vs. Duke Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Centre College or Duke?
- Duke University is 26.3% more expensive to attend than Centre College for in-state tuition ($63,450.00 vs. $50,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.3% higher at Duke than Centre College ($63,450.00 vs. $50,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Duke University than Centre College ($23,422 vs. $23,780)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centre College are 26.8% lower than costs at Duke University ($13,770 vs. $17,458)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centre College than Duke University (100% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Duke University students is 49.8% larger than aid received Centre College ($59,327 vs. $39,597)
Centre College vs. Duke Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Centre College or Duke? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Duke or Centre College .
- The average SAT score at Duke University (1450) is 171 points higher than at Centre College (1279)
- Incoming Duke students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Centre College (29)
- Accepted freshman Duke students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Centre College (3.62)
- Centre College has a higher acceptance rate (54.3%) than Duke (6.8%)
Centre College vs. Duke Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Centre College or Duke? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Duke and Centre College.
- The graduation rate at Duke is higher than Centre College (94% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Duke University earn on average $56,400 more per year than Centre College graduates after ten years. ($108,900 vs. $52,500)
- Duke University students graduate with a $19,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Centre College graduates. ($7,500 vs. $27,000)
- Duke graduates are paying $202 less per month on federal student loans than Centre College graduates. ($77 vs. $279)
- More Duke graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Centre College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/