Duke vs. Boston |
#13 in National Universities #17 in World University Rankings #1 in North Carolina Colleges | Rankings* | #34 in National Universities #8 in Massachusetts Colleges |
Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
Offered Degrees | ||
Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
cheaper$65,805 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$67,680 |
expensive$63,985 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$35,900 |
More$50,142 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$47,075 |
Admission | ||
Higher1,550 SAT 35 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,490 SAT 34 ACT |
Tighter6.35% | Acceptance Rate | Easier16.66% |
Favorable54.98% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower34.60% |
High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
Enrollment | ||
Larger18,023 | Total Enrollment | Smaller15,287 |
Smaller6,640 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger9,982 |
Larger11,383 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller5,305 |
Larger950 | Online Student Population | Smaller814 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Higher96% | Graduate Rate | Lower90% |
- | Transfer-out Rate | 6% |
Higher97% | Retention Rate | Lower95% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,699) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,619) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,156) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,000) |
Faculties | ||
Less Students per Faculty6 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty12 to 1 |
4,305 | Number of faculties | 1,379 |
Higher$162,699 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$149,402 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.