| UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School | The Fuqua School of Business | |
|---|---|---|
| ranking (overall) | # 26 Financial Times 2021 # 39 Financial Times 2020 # 52 Financial Times 2019 | # 9 Financial Times 2021 # 16 Financial Times 2020 # 19 Financial Times 2019 |
| Programs | PG Programs -13 Doctorate Programs -6 | PG Programs -3 Doctorate Programs -1 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 66324 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 18618 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 71750 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 15178 Per Year |
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| ranking | # 69 for Business by Times Higher Education 2023 # 10 for Business by Academy Ranking of World Universities 2021 | # 25 for Business by Times Higher Education 2023 # 6 for Business by Academy Ranking of World Universities 2021 |
| application | #781 Applicants # 344 Admissions # 44 % Acceptance Rate | #3036 Applicants # 395 Admissions # 13 % Acceptance Rate |
| exam scores | GMAT - 550/800GRE updated - 312/340IELTS - 7/9TOEFL - 100/120 | GMAT - 670/800GRE updated - 318/340IELTS - 7/9TOEFL - 90/120 |
| Admission Criteria/Better to Have | GPA of 3.4 average and preferably 694 GMAT Score. Average Work Experience required around 4.5 years. | GPA of 3.8 average and preferably 660 GMAT Score. Average Work Experience required around 5.6 years. |
| cost to study | Total Cost (Tuition + Living) -66840 | Total Cost (Tuition + Living) -71750 |
| Return on Investment/Average Package | #Average Salary126957 | #Average Salary140000 |
| documents required | #Letter of Recommendation + Statement of Purpose | #Letter of Recommendation + Statement of Purpose |
| application dates | Jan 9, 2023 (Application Deadline Round 2) Jan 13, 2023 (Fee Deposit Deadline Round 1) Feb 27, 2023 (Application Deadline Round 3) Mar 13, 2023 (Application Decision Deadline) Apr 21, 2023 (Fee Deposit Deadline Round 2) Apr 24, 2023 (Application Decision Deadline) May 19, 2023 (Fee Deposit Deadline Round 3) | Feb 13, 2023 (Round 3 Application Deadline For Fall 2023 Intake) May 2, 2023 (Final Application Decision Deadline) May 15, 2023 (Fee Deposit Deadline) |
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UNC’s Kenan-Flagler Business School and Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business are both located in North Carolina. The two universities, along with North Carolina State University, established the Research Triangle Park which is the largest research park in the United States. Because Kenan-Flagler and Fuqua are not very far apart from each other, one may be confused as to which one is better for MBA, in which case the following facts have to be taken into account:
- Fuqua has a much bigger class size of 408, compared to Kenan-Flagler’s 344.
- Fuqua also did better in terms of gender representation, with women making up 46% of the total class. At Kenan-Flagler, this number was 31%.
- The international community made up 38% of the class at Fuqua while at Kenan-Flagler it was only 8%.
- Both colleges offer roughly the same number of concentrations. Fuqua has an additional Track in Management Science and Technology Management (MSTeM) which is a STEM-designated program that enables international students to work in the US for a longer duration.
- Both schools give the option of doing global immersion programs. Kenan-Flagler has checked off more number of countries visited in total but Fuqua has tie-ups with top institutions like London Business School and Melbourne Business School.
- Kenan-Flagler offers more dual degree options, some of which are in fact carried out through partnerships with Duke University schools.
- Nearly 97% of Fuqua students received job offers within three months of graduation while only 86% of Kenan-Flagler graduates did so. The major industry for Fuqua graduates was consulting whereas for those of Kenan-Flagler it was financial services.
- Kenan-Flagler has a bigger list of employers (both schools have similar names on their lists), but Fuqua had more students recruited by top companies like McKinsey and Amazon.
Prospective students are generally advised to opt for Fuqua over Kenan-Flagler, as it holds more brand value and has better placement opportunities.
