| UNC vs. Duke |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#30 in National Universities #56 in World University Rankings #3 in North Carolina Colleges | Rankings* | #13 in National Universities #17 in World University Rankings #1 in North Carolina Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$8,989 North Carolina Residents $39,330 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$65,805 |
| cheaper$12,527 North Carolina Residents $30,819 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$63,985 |
| Less$16,747 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$50,142 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,460 SAT 32 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,550 SAT 35 ACT |
| Easier17.11% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter6.35% |
| Lower46.01% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable54.98% |
| 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 Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger31,705 | Total Enrollment | Smaller18,023 |
| Larger20,029 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller6,640 |
| Larger11,676 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller11,383 |
| Larger1,918 | Online Student Population | Smaller950 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower91% | Graduate Rate | Higher96% |
| 5% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower96% | Retention Rate | Higher97% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 9,925) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,699) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,240) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,156) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty6 to 1 |
| 2,440 | Number of faculties | 4,305 |
| Lower$125,543 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$162,699 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.