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Columbia University vs. Duke

Columbia University ranked #6 and Duke ranked #10 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Columbia University in the City of New York and Duke University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are private.
  • Columbia University's tuition ($68,171) is more expensive than Duke ($65,805).
  • Columbia University's acceptance rate (4.23%) is lower than Duke (6.78%).
  • Columbia University has higher yield (63.14%) than Duke (55.39%).
  • Duke's SAT score (1,550) is higher than Columbia University (1,540).
  • Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 6 to 1.
  • Columbia University (34,782 students) is larger than Duke (18,023 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Duke ($53,004) has higher amount of financial aid than Columbia University ($52,519).
  • Duke's graduation rate (96%) is higher than Columbia University (95%).
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$68,171
Financial Aid
$52,519
Test Scores
1,540 SAT
35 ACT
Admission
4.23% Acceptance Rate
63.14% Yield
Enrollment
8,902 Undergraduate
25,880 Graduate
1,111 Online Students
Graduation Rate
95% Graduation Rate
1% Transfer-out Rate
98% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
6 to 1 Students to Faculty
4,327 Faculties (full-time)
18,250 Staffs (full-time)
$179,871 Faculty Salary
$90,193 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$10,440 annual charge
-13,284 capacity
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Duke University

Duke University

Private, 4 years • Durham, NC #10 National Universities, #1 in North Carolina more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$65,805
Financial Aid
$53,004
Test Scores
1,550 SAT
34 ACT
Admission
6.78% Acceptance Rate
55.39% Yield
Enrollment
6,640 Undergraduate
11,383 Graduate
950 Online Students
Graduation Rate
96% Graduation Rate
1% Transfer-out Rate
97% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
6 to 1 Students to Faculty
4,074 Faculties (full-time)
17,962 Staffs (full-time)
$154,288 Faculty Salary
$72,619 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$9,884 annual charge
-5,775 capacity
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