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Overview |
Duke | Ursinus College | ||
| Location | Durham, NC | Collegeville, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 18,023 | 1,527 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #3 | #214 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | duke.edu | ursinus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Duke | Ursinus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,435 | $58,016 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,435 | $58,016 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,651 | $14,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,694 | $33,546 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $57,444 | $40,075 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 42% | 100% |
Admission |
Duke | Ursinus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,016 | 3,237 | ||
| Admitted | 3,174 | 2,661 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 6.3% | 82.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 28/32 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Duke | Ursinus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Duke | Ursinus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $108,900 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $7,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $77 | $279 |
Diversity |
Duke | Ursinus College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Duke | Ursinus College | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Duke | Ursinus College | ||
| 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 Ursinus College based on total student enrollment (18,023 students vs. 1,527 students)
Duke vs. Ursinus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Duke or Ursinus College?
- Duke University is 4.2% more expensive to attend than Ursinus College for in-state tuition ($60,435.00 vs. $58,016.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.2% higher at Duke than Ursinus College ($60,435.00 vs. $58,016.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Duke University than Ursinus College ($23,694 vs. $33,546)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ursinus College are 13.9% lower than costs at Duke University ($14,624 vs. $16,651)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ursinus College than Duke University (100% vs. 42%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Duke University students is 43.3% larger than aid received Ursinus College ($57,444 vs. $40,075)
Duke vs. Ursinus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Duke or Ursinus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ursinus College or Duke .
- Accepted freshman Duke students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Ursinus College (3.53)
- Ursinus College has a higher acceptance rate (82.2%) than Duke (6.3%)
Duke vs. Ursinus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Duke or Ursinus College? 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 Ursinus College and Duke.
- The graduation rate at Duke is higher than Ursinus College (94% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Duke University earn on average $50,900 more per year than Ursinus College graduates after ten years. ($108,900 vs. $58,000)
- Duke University students graduate with a $19,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Ursinus College graduates. ($7,500 vs. $27,000)
- Duke graduates are paying $202 less per month on federal student loans than Ursinus College graduates. ($77 vs. $279)
- More Duke graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ursinus College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/