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Overview |
Duke | Tennessee | ||
| Location | Durham, NC | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 18,023 | 33,805 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #3 | #232 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | duke.edu | tennessee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Duke | Tennessee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,435 | $11,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,435 | $29,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,651 | $12,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,694 | $21,880 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $57,444 | $10,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 42% | 88% |
Admission |
Duke | Tennessee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,016 | 36,290 | ||
| Admitted | 3,174 | 24,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 6.3% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1570 | 1170/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 3, 2024 |
Academics |
Duke | Tennessee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Duke | Tennessee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $108,900 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $7,500 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $77 | $206 |
Diversity |
Duke | Tennessee | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Duke | Tennessee | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Duke | Tennessee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee is larger than than Duke based on total student enrollment (33,805 students vs. 18,023 students)
Duke vs. Tennessee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Duke or Tennessee?
- Duke University is 433.3% more expensive to attend than Tennessee for in-state tuition ($60,435.00 vs. $11,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.7% higher at Duke than The University of Tennessee ($60,435.00 vs. $29,522.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee than Duke ($21,880 vs. $23,694)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee are 37% lower than costs at Duke University ($12,150 vs. $16,651)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tennessee than Duke University (88% vs. 42%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Duke University students is 442.3% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee ($57,444 vs. $10,593)
Duke vs. Tennessee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Duke or Tennessee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee or Duke .
- The average SAT score at Duke University (1450) is 236 points higher than at Tennessee (1214)
- Incoming Duke students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Tennessee (27)
- Accepted freshman Duke students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Tennessee (3.66)
- Tennessee has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than Duke (6.3%)
Duke vs. Tennessee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Duke or Tennessee? 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 Tennessee and Duke.
- The graduation rate at Duke is higher than The University of Tennessee (94% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Duke University earn on average $52,600 more per year than Tennessee graduates after ten years. ($108,900 vs. $56,300)
- Duke University students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee graduates. ($7,500 vs. $20,000)
- Duke graduates are paying $129 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee graduates. ($77 vs. $206)
- More Duke graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/