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Stanford vs Duke

Side-by-side admissions data for Stanford University and Duke University. See which school matches your profile.

MetricStanfordDuke
Acceptance Rate3.7%6.2%
SAT Range (25th-75th)1500–15701490–1570
Average GPA3.964.13
Undergrad Enrollment7,7606,680
TypePrivatePrivate
LocationStanford, CADurham, NC
Founded18851838
Test PolicyTest-OptionalTest-Optional
Need-BlindYesYes
Meets Full NeedYesYes

Which is right for you?

Stanford and Duke weight admissions factors differently. Understanding these differences helps you decide which school better fits your strengths.

Awards & honorsStanford values this more
Stanford: Very importantDuke: Important
Spike / distinctive talentStanford values this more
Stanford: Very importantDuke: Important

Stanford

Silicon Valley's research powerhouse and a top destination for STEM and entrepreneurship.

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Duke

Top-10 private with elite undergraduate teaching and Division I athletics.

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Stanford Scattergram

GPA vs SAT for admits and rejects

Duke Scattergram

GPA vs SAT for admits and rejects

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