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Overview |
UChicago | Duke | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Durham, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 18,339 | 18,023 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #7 | #3 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uchicago.edu | duke.edu | ||
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Costs |
UChicago | Duke | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,179 | $60,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,179 | $60,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,396 | $16,651 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,991 | $23,694 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,422 | $57,444 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 42% |
Admission |
UChicago | Duke | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,522 | 50,016 | ||
| Admitted | 2,039 | 3,174 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 5.4% | 6.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 84.8% | 55% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1500/1580 | 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 3, 2025 |
Academics |
UChicago | Duke | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UChicago | Duke | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 94% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $98,500 | $108,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $7,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $77 |
Diversity |
UChicago | Duke | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
UChicago | Duke | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 74% | ||
Campus |
UChicago | Duke | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Chicago is larger than than Duke based on total student enrollment (18,339 students vs. 18,023 students)
UChicago vs. Duke Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UChicago or Duke?
- University of Chicago is 1.2% more expensive to attend than Duke for in-state tuition ($61,179.00 vs. $60,435.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at UChicago than Duke University ($61,179.00 vs. $60,435.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Duke University than UChicago ($23,694 vs. $36,991)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Duke University are 10.5% lower than costs at University of Chicago ($16,651 vs. $18,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Chicago than Duke University (52% vs. 42%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Duke University students is 18.6% larger than aid received University of Chicago ($57,444 vs. $48,422)
UChicago vs. Duke Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UChicago or Duke? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Duke or UChicago .
- The average SAT score at University of Chicago (1506) is 56 points higher than at Duke (1450)
- Incoming UChicago students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Duke (33)
- Accepted freshman UChicago students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Duke (3.94)
- Duke has a higher acceptance rate (6.3%) than UChicago (5.4%)
UChicago vs. Duke Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UChicago 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 UChicago.
- The graduation rate at Duke is higher than University of Chicago (94% vs. 92%)
- Graduates from Duke University earn on average $10,400 more per year than UChicago graduates after ten years. ($108,900 vs. $98,500)
- Duke University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UChicago graduates. ($7,500 vs. $14,500)
- Duke graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than UChicago graduates. ($77 vs. $149)
- More Duke graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UChicago students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/