Durham, NC · Winston-Salem, NC · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Duke University | Wake Forest University | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 5.7% | 21.7% |
| In-State Tuition | $68,758 | $67,642 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $68,758 | $67,642 |
| Average Net Price | $21,981 | $24,401 |
| Graduation Rate | 97.0% | 89.0% |
| Total Enrollment | 17,499 | 9,322 |
| Student-Faculty Ratio | 5 | 10 |
GradFax Analysis
Duke University accepts 5.7% of applicants. Wake Forest University accepts 21.7%. Tuition is close: $68,758 at Duke University, $67,642 at Wake Forest University. Duke University graduates 97% of students in 6 years. Wake Forest University graduates 89%.
Bottom Line
Both are solid options. Get the actual aid estimates from each school and compare them side by side. The averages above won't tell your specific story.
Source: IPEDS: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
Duke University. It accepts 5.7% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Duke University, on average. After aid, students pay $21,981/year versus $24,401/year. Your number depends on your aid package.
Source: IPEDS
Duke University: 97% of students finish in 6 years. Wake Forest University is at 89%.
Source: IPEDS
Data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), a federal database maintained by the U.S. Department of Education. Figures represent the most recent available academic year.