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Overview |
Duke | UofSC | ||
| Location | Durham, NC | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 18,023 | 35,653 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #3 | #208 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | duke.edu | sc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Duke | UofSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,435 | $12,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,435 | $33,528 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,651 | $11,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,694 | $22,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $57,444 | $6,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 42% | 98% |
Admission |
Duke | UofSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,016 | 42,188 | ||
| Admitted | 3,174 | 27,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 6.3% | 64.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1570 | 1180/1380 | ||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Duke | UofSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Duke | UofSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $108,900 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $7,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $77 | $240 |
Diversity |
Duke | UofSC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Duke | UofSC | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Duke | UofSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Columbia is larger than than Duke based on total student enrollment (35,653 students vs. 18,023 students)
Duke vs. UofSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Duke or UofSC?
- Duke University is 391.8% more expensive to attend than UofSC for in-state tuition ($60,435.00 vs. $12,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.3% higher at Duke than University of South Carolina Columbia ($60,435.00 vs. $33,528.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Columbia than Duke ($22,427 vs. $23,694)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Columbia are 41.3% lower than costs at Duke University ($11,780 vs. $16,651)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Columbia than Duke University (98% vs. 42%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Duke University students is 734.9% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Columbia ($57,444 vs. $6,880)
Duke vs. UofSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Duke or UofSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UofSC or Duke .
- The average SAT score at Duke University (1450) is 230 points higher than at UofSC (1220)
- Incoming Duke students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at UofSC (28)
- Accepted freshman Duke students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at UofSC (3.69)
- UofSC has a higher acceptance rate (64.1%) than Duke (6.3%)
Duke vs. UofSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Duke or UofSC? 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 UofSC and Duke.
- The graduation rate at Duke is higher than University of South Carolina Columbia (94% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Duke University earn on average $57,200 more per year than UofSC graduates after ten years. ($108,900 vs. $51,700)
- Duke University students graduate with a $15,750 lower median federal student loan debt than UofSC graduates. ($7,500 vs. $23,250)
- Duke graduates are paying $163 less per month on federal student loans than UofSC graduates. ($77 vs. $240)
- More Duke graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UofSC students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/