- Both University of Chicago and Duke University are private.
- University of Chicago is located in Chicago, IL and Duke University is located in Durham, NC.
- University of Chicago has more expensive tuition of $66,939 than Duke University ($65,805).
- University of Chicago has tighter acceptance rate of 8.73% than Duke University (9.86%).
- Duke University has higher SAT scores of 1,550 than University of Chicago (1,540).
- University of Chicago is larger with 18,339 students than Duke University (18,023 students).
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| #9 in National Universities #1 in Illinois | Rankings | #10 in National Universities #1 in North Carolina |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Chicago, IL | Location | Durham, NC |
| Known as | ||
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 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 | ||
| $66,939 | Undergraduate | $65,805 |
| $66,543 | Graduate | $63,985 |
| $43,934 | Financial Aid | $50,142 |
| Admission | ||
| $75 undergraduate $90 graduate | Application Fee | $85 undergraduate $95 graduate |
| 8.73% | Acceptance Rate | 9.86% |
| 71.77% | Yield | 53.60% |
| 1,540 SAT, 34 ACT | Test Scores | 1,550 SAT, 35 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 18,339 | Total Students | 18,023 |
| 7,595 | Undergraduate | 6,640 |
| 10,744 | Graduate | 11,383 |
| 28 | Online Enrollment | 950 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 95% | Graduation Rate | 96% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 99% | Retention Rate | 97% |
| $103,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $114,500 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,573) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,699) $9,495 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 5 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 6 to 1 |
| 2,376 Full-time 491 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 4,074 Full-time 231 Part-time |
| 10,396 Full-time 1,968 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 17,962 Full-time 1,146 Part-time |
| $158,597 for Faculties $86,138 Part-time | Average Salary | $154,288 for Faculties $72,619 Part-time |