The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a public research university in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Duke University is a private research university in Durham, North Carolina.
| University of North Carolina | Duke University | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 6.2 Out of 10 | 6.9 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 22 US News 2024 # 72 Times Higher Education 2024 # 132 QS World University 2024 | # 7 US News 2024 # 26 Times Higher Education 2024 # 57 QS World University 2024 |
| Subject Strength | # 77 for Engineering by US News 2024 # 26 for Medicine by US News 2024 # 22 for Law by US News 2024 | # 22 for Engineering by US News 2024 # 5 for Medicine by US News 2024 # 5 for Law by US News 2024 |
| Programs | UG Programs -67 PG Programs -75 Doctorate Programs -7 | UG Programs -79 PG Programs -48 Doctorate Programs -4 |
| Acceptance Rate | 30.5 % | 10.0 % |
| Exam Score | IELTS - 7 SAT - 1270 TOEFL - 90 | GMAT - 660 IELTS - 7 SAT - 1480 TOEFL - 90 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 36972 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 16650 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 26516 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 60594 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 28950 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 39174 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | The average salary for graduates is around $49,952. Some of the programs and the average salary are as follows: PhD : $125,000 MBA: $120,000 Bachelor of Science: $90,000 Master (Other): $85,000 Bachelor of Arts: $73,000 Executive MBA: $61,000 | Duke University is one of the top private universities in Durham, United States. It is ranked #=50 in QS World University Rankings 2023. Base salaries by degree are given below: Doctorate: $150,000 Executive MBA: $148,000 MBA: $140,000 Masters in Finance: $120,000 PhD: $113,000 Masters in Management: $105,000 |
| application requirements | Letter of Recommendation Program specific requirements | Transcripts, Standardized scores, 3 LORs, SOP (1-2 pages), Resume, Other supplemental documents (such as writing samples, research papers, etc.) |
| Campuses and B-Schools | UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School | The Fuqua School of Business |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 8.3/10 Read 4 reviews | 8.2/10 Read 1 reviews |
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| General Facts | University of North Carolina | Duke University |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1795 | 1838 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 5:1 |
| Male:Female | 43% Male, 57% Female | 50% Male, 50% Female |
| Location Facts | UNC-Chapel Hill's 729-acre campus is dominated by two central quads: Polk Place and McCorkle Place. The university's campus is informally divided into three regions, usually referred to as "north campus," "middle campus," and "south campus." | The campus moved to Durham in 1892. Located near the center of North Carolina the campus is divided into 4 areas- West, East, and Central campuses and the Medical centers |
| Library | University has five libraries at different locations. Library has following resources Book: 6,702,297 | Top 10 private research library systems in USA. It has a total volume count of over 7 million with an operating budget of around 41 million USD. Consists of Perkins, Bostock & Rubenstein Libraries on West Campus; Lilly and Music Libraries on East Campus and Pearse Memorial Library at Duke Marine Laboratory with several other schools and department libraries |
| Campus Life | The university provides the students an immersive experience as they can get involved in various campus activities like joining clubs and activities, attend workshops, join sports facilities etc. Students get the opportunity to explore various interests according to their choices. University provides various on campus facilities and also dining facilities. Health and mental counselling services are also available. Sports like basketball, rugby, swimming are played on campus. There are also various indoor facilities available for gymming and indoor sports. University is famous for its basketball team. | Over 400 student clubs and organizations, the other campus attractions include Duke Chapel, Duke Garden, Nasher Museum of Arts, Duke Hospital, Duke Cancer Center, Ronald McDonald House, Duke Lemur Center, Duke Marine Laboratory. |
| Hostel | #On campus - $11556 #Off campus (not with family) - $11556 #Off campus (with family) - $3404 | #Single Room(Yearly) - $12542 #Triple Room(Yearly) - $8466 #Double Room(Yearly) - $9494 |
| Famous Alumni | James K. Polk served as the 11th President of the United States William R. King was the thirteenth Vice President of the United States. Civil War historian and writer Shelby Foote, Jason Kilar, former CEO of Hulu ; Paul Kolton, chairman of the American Stock Exchange; | Duke alumni consist of over 176,592 living alumni. 15 Nobel laureates, 3 Turning Award winners, 50 Rhodes Scholars, 25 Churchill Scholars. Richard Nixon (37th President of USA); Amit Mitra (Finance Minister of West Bengal); Jared Harris (Actor); Tim Cook (CEO of Apple Inc.); Melinda Gates (Co-founder of Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation) |
| City Life | Offering its residents a great mixture of urban and suburban living, Chapel Hill is often regarded as a good place to live that has tons of delicious new restaurants, cozy coffee shops, and well-maintained public parks that everyone will love. As part of Research Triangle Park which is anchored by Chapel Hill and the neighboring cities of Raleigh and Durham, Chapel Hill has made a name for itself as a city of business and industry as more and more large companies, technology firms, government agencies, startups, and nonprofits move to the area. As a center of innovation and a gathering place for professionals, living in Chapel Hill provides its residents with a lifestyle that easily balances work and play while remaining close to the two large metropolitan areas of Raleigh and Durham. With a growing population of over 66,000 people, Chapel Hill is not only a great place to raise a family, but it has become a hotspot for college students, young professionals, and couples for its thriving nightlife scene and entertainment options. With a current cost of living that is 8% higher than the national average, the prices in Chapel Hill are up 1.5% from a year ago. Even though living in Chapel Hill is by no means the most expensive, the city happens to be 15.6% more expensive than living in Raleigh. With the largest price increases found in transportation, housing, and food, the cost of basic living expenses in Chapel Hill only seems to be on the rise. While a lot of people moving to Chapel Hill seem to be relocating from the northeast and the west coast in search of a cheaper area, Chapel Hill remains to be a great option even though the prices and cost of living are higher than what residents would prefer. | Durham is the 4th most populous city in North Carolina. The largest employer in the city is Duke University and Duke University Health Systems. Durham is venue for the annual Bull Durham Blues Festival, the OUTsouth Queer Film Festival (2nd largest LGBTQ film festival in Southeast), American Dance Festival, Full Frame Documentary Film Festival. |
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