- Both Duke University and Syracuse University are private.
- Duke University is located in Durham, NC and Syracuse University is located in Syracuse, NY.
- Duke University has more expensive tuition of $65,805 than Syracuse University ($63,061).
- Duke University has tighter acceptance rate of 9.86% than Syracuse University (46.88%).
- Duke University has higher SAT scores of 1,550 than Syracuse University (1,350).
- Syracuse University is larger with 22,698 students than Duke University (18,023 students).
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| #10 in National Universities #1 in North Carolina | Rankings | #60 in National Universities #10 in New York |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Durham, NC | Location | Syracuse, NY |
| Known as | ||
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $65,805 | Undergraduate | $63,061 |
| $63,985 | Graduate | $46,318 |
| $50,142 | Financial Aid | $30,709 |
| Admission | ||
| $85 undergraduate $95 graduate | Application Fee | $85 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 9.86% | Acceptance Rate | 46.88% |
| 53.60% | Yield | 23.52% |
| 1,550 SAT, 35 ACT | Test Scores | 1,350 SAT, 30 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 18,023 | Total Students | 22,698 |
| 6,640 | Undergraduate | 15,421 |
| 11,383 | Graduate | 7,277 |
| 950 | Online Enrollment | 2,244 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 96% | Graduation Rate | 83% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 97% | Retention Rate | 91% |
| $114,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $69,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,699) $9,495 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,580) $9,520 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) $7,650 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 6 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 4,074 Full-time 231 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,121 Full-time 543 Part-time |
| 17,962 Full-time 1,146 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 4,683 Full-time 895 Part-time |
| $154,288 for Faculties $72,619 Part-time | Average Salary | $110,720 for Faculties $72,308 Part-time |