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Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University vs Duke University

Compare the rivalry schools - Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and Duke University.

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) is a Public, 4-years school located in Blacksburg, VA and Duke University is a Private, 4-years school located in Durham, NC. Following list and table compares two rivalry schools in various academic factors.
  • Duke University has higher submitted SAT score (1,550) than Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1,330).
  • Duke University (6.35% acceptance rate) is tighter than Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (56.98% acceptance rate) to get in.
  • Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (38,170 students) is larger than Duke University (18,023 students).
  • Duke University has more expensive tuition & fees of $65,805 than Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University($36,694).
  • Duke University has more full-time faculties of 4,074 faculties than Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University(2,109 facluties).
Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University vs Duke University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityDuke University
LocationBlacksburg, VADurham, NC
School TypePublic, 4-yearsPrivate, 4-years
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degreeDoctor's degree
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$36,694
$15,478 for Virginia residents		$65,805
Graduate Tuition$34,085
$18,013 for Virginia residents		$63,985
Test Scores1,3301,550
Acceptance Rate57%6%
Admission Yield28%55%
Student Population38,170
30,434 undergraduate		18,023
6,640 undergraduate
Number of Faculty2,109 Full-time
232 part-time		4,074 Full-time
231 part-time
Number of Staffs8,076 Full-time
531 part-time		17,962 Full-time
1,146 part-time
Student to Faculty Ratio17 to 16 to 1
Financial Aid Amount$8,832$50,142
Graduation Rate86%96%
Transfer-out Rate0%0%
Retention Rate91%97%

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