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Overview |
Georgetown | Duke | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Durham, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,984 | 18,023 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #29 | #3 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetown.edu | duke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown | Duke | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,872 | $60,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,872 | $60,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,824 | $16,651 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,566 | $23,694 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,949 | $57,444 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 42% |
Admission |
Georgetown | Duke | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,638 | 50,016 | ||
| Admitted | 3,257 | 3,174 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.2% | 6.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.7% | 55% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1560 | 1490/1570 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 3, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgetown | Duke | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown | Duke | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 94% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,900 | $108,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,500 | $7,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $77 |
Diversity |
Georgetown | Duke | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Georgetown | Duke | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown | Duke | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Georgetown University is larger than than Duke based on total student enrollment (20,984 students vs. 18,023 students)
Georgetown vs. Duke Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown or Duke?
- Georgetown University is 2.4% more expensive to attend than Duke for in-state tuition ($61,872.00 vs. $60,435.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.4% higher at Georgetown than Duke University ($61,872.00 vs. $60,435.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Duke University than Georgetown ($23,694 vs. $35,566)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Duke University are 13.1% lower than costs at Georgetown University ($16,651 vs. $18,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Duke University than Georgetown University (42% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Duke University students is 25% larger than aid received Georgetown University ($57,444 vs. $45,949)
Georgetown vs. Duke Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown or Duke? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Duke or Georgetown .
- The average SAT score at Duke University (1450) is 34 points higher than at Georgetown (1416)
- Incoming Duke students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Georgetown (32)
- Accepted freshman Duke students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Georgetown (3.89)
- Georgetown has a higher acceptance rate (12.2%) than Duke (6.3%)
Georgetown vs. Duke Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown 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 Georgetown.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown is the same as at Duke University (94% vs. 94%)
- Graduates from Georgetown University earn on average $10,000 more per year than Duke graduates after ten years. ($118,900 vs. $108,900)
- Duke University students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgetown graduates. ($7,500 vs. $15,500)
- Duke graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Georgetown graduates. ($77 vs. $160)
- More Duke graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgetown students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/