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Overview |
Duke | F&M | ||
| Location | Durham, NC | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 18,023 | 1,990 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #3 | #56 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | duke.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Duke | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,435 | $65,652 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,435 | $65,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,651 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,694 | $31,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $57,444 | $49,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 42% | 63% |
Admission |
Duke | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,016 | 8,923 | ||
| Admitted | 3,174 | 3,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 6.3% | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | High | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1570 | 1310/1440 | ||
| 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 3, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Duke | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Duke | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $108,900 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $7,500 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $77 | $227 |
Diversity |
Duke | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Duke | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Duke | F&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| 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 F&M based on total student enrollment (18,023 students vs. 1,990 students)
Duke vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Duke or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 8.6% more expensive to attend than Duke for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $60,435.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.6% higher at F&M than Duke University ($65,652.00 vs. $60,435.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Duke University than F&M ($23,694 vs. $31,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin and Marshall College are 10.7% lower than costs at Duke University ($15,040 vs. $16,651)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin and Marshall College than Duke University (63% vs. 42%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Duke University students is 16.8% larger than aid received Franklin and Marshall College ($57,444 vs. $49,177)
Duke vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Duke or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or Duke .
- F&M has a higher acceptance rate (36.2%) than Duke (6.3%)
Duke vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Duke or F&M? 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 F&M and Duke.
- The graduation rate at Duke is higher than Franklin and Marshall College (94% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Duke University earn on average $47,000 more per year than F&M graduates after ten years. ($108,900 vs. $61,900)
- Duke University students graduate with a $14,500 lower median federal student loan debt than F&M graduates. ($7,500 vs. $22,000)
- Duke graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than F&M graduates. ($77 vs. $227)
- More Duke graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former F&M students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 88%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/