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Columbia University vs. Duke

Columbia University ranked #7 and Duke ranked #11 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 ($70,517) is more expensive than Duke ($68,758).
  • Columbia University's acceptance rate (3.99%) is lower than Duke (5.71%).
  • Columbia University has higher yield (64.92%) than Duke (58.84%).
  • Columbia University's SAT score (1,550) is higher than Duke (1,540).
  • Duke's students to faculty ratio (5 to 1) is lower than Columbia University (6 to 1).
  • Columbia University (35,173 students) is larger than Duke (17,499 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Duke ($56,560) has higher amount of financial aid than Columbia University ($55,902).
  • Duke's graduation rate (97%) is higher than Columbia University (96%).
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$70,517
Financial Aid
$55,902
Test Scores
1,550 SAT
35 ACT
Admission
3.99% Acceptance Rate
64.92% Yield
Enrollment
9,164 Undergraduate
26,009 Graduate
1,499 Online Students
Graduation Rate
96% Graduation Rate
98% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
6 to 1 Students to Faculty
4,683 Faculties (full-time)
19,717 Staffs (full-time)
$193,642 Faculty Salary
$99,867 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Campus Living
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Duke University

Duke University

Private, 4 years • Durham, NC #11 National Universities, #1 in North Carolina more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$68,758
Financial Aid
$56,560
Test Scores
1,540 SAT
35 ACT
Admission
5.71% Acceptance Rate
58.84% Yield
Enrollment
6,523 Undergraduate
10,976 Graduate
1,312 Online Students
Graduation Rate
97% Graduation Rate
1% Transfer-out Rate
98% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
5 to 1 Students to Faculty
4,280 Faculties (full-time)
17,986 Staffs (full-time)
$172,945 Faculty Salary
$86,606 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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