Durham, NC · Winston-Salem, NC · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Duke University | Wake Forest University | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 6.8% | 21.6% |
| In-State Tuition | $65,805 | $64,758 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $65,805 | $64,758 |
| Average Net Price | $12,801 | $18,681 |
| Graduation Rate | 96.0% | 91.0% |
GradFax Analysis
Duke University accepts 6.8% of applicants. Wake Forest University accepts 21.6%. Tuition is close: $65,805 at Duke University, $64,758 at Wake Forest University. Duke University graduates 96% of students in 6 years. Wake Forest University graduates 91%.
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 6.8% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Wake Forest University has lower published tuition: $64,758 versus $65,805. Financial aid can flip this, so compare your actual award letters.
Source: IPEDS
Duke University: 96% of students finish in 6 years. Wake Forest University is at 91%.
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.