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Overview |
Northeastern | Duke | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Durham, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,013 | 18,023 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #130 | #3 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northeastern.edu | duke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern | Duke | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,100 | $60,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,100 | $60,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,430 | $16,651 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,827 | $23,694 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,331 | $57,444 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 42% |
Admission |
Northeastern | Duke | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 91,000 | 50,016 | ||
| Admitted | 6,191 | 3,174 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 6.8% | 6.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.7% | 55% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 1490/1570 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 | Jan 3, 2025 |
Academics |
Northeastern | Duke | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern | Duke | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 94% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $69,500 | $108,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,875 | $7,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $288 | $77 |
Diversity |
Northeastern | Duke | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 20% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Northeastern | Duke | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern | Duke | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern University is larger than than Duke based on total student enrollment (30,013 students vs. 18,023 students)
Northeastern vs. Duke Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern or Duke?
- Duke University is 2.3% more expensive to attend than Northeastern for in-state tuition ($60,435.00 vs. $59,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at Duke than Northeastern University ($60,435.00 vs. $59,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Duke University than Northeastern ($23,694 vs. $35,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Duke University are 10.7% lower than costs at Northeastern University ($16,651 vs. $18,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northeastern University than Duke University (82% vs. 42%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Duke University students is 35.7% larger than aid received Northeastern University ($57,444 vs. $42,331)
Northeastern vs. Duke Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern or Duke? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Duke or Northeastern .
- The average SAT score at Duke University (1450) is 15 points higher than at Northeastern (1435)
- Incoming Northeastern students have at the same average ACT score (33) as students at Duke (33)
- Accepted freshman Duke students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Northeastern (3.91)
- Northeastern has a higher acceptance rate (6.8%) than Duke (6.3%)
Northeastern vs. Duke Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern 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 Northeastern.
- The graduation rate at Duke is higher than Northeastern University (94% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Duke University earn on average $39,400 more per year than Northeastern graduates after ten years. ($108,900 vs. $69,500)
- Duke University students graduate with a $20,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Northeastern graduates. ($7,500 vs. $27,875)
- Duke graduates are paying $211 less per month on federal student loans than Northeastern graduates. ($77 vs. $288)
- More Duke graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/