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Overview |
Duke | PHC | ||
| Location | Durham, NC | Purcellville, Virginia | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 18,023 | 409 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #3 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Non-Denominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | duke.edu | phc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Duke | PHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,435 | $28,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,435 | $28,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,651 | $11,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,694 | $26,095 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $57,444 | $13,531 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 42% | 97% |
Admission |
Duke | PHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,016 | 236 | ||
| Admitted | 3,174 | 179 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 6.3% | 75.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55% | 57.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1570 | 1233/1440 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 3, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Duke | PHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Duke | PHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $108,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $7,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $77 | N/A |
Diversity |
Duke | PHC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Duke | PHC | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 83% | ||
Campus |
Duke | PHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Duke University is larger than than PHC based on total student enrollment (18,023 students vs. 409 students)
Duke vs. PHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Duke or PHC?
- Duke University is 112.8% more expensive to attend than PHC for in-state tuition ($60,435.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.8% higher at Duke than Patrick Henry College ($60,435.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Duke University than PHC ($23,694 vs. $26,095)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Patrick Henry College are 51.1% lower than costs at Duke University ($11,020 vs. $16,651)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Patrick Henry College than Duke University (97% vs. 42%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Duke University students is 324.5% larger than aid received Patrick Henry College ($57,444 vs. $13,531)
Duke vs. PHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Duke or PHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PHC or Duke .
- Accepted freshman Duke students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at PHC (3.83)
- PHC has a higher acceptance rate (75.8%) than Duke (6.3%)
Duke vs. PHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Duke or PHC? 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 PHC and Duke.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/