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Yale vs Duke

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

MetricYaleDuke
Acceptance Rate3.7%6.2%
SAT Range (25th-75th)1510–15701490–1570
Average GPA3.944.13
Undergrad Enrollment6,6406,680
TypePrivatePrivate
LocationNew Haven, CTDurham, NC
Founded17011838
Test PolicyRequiredTest-Optional
Need-BlindYesYes
Meets Full NeedYesYes

Which is right for you?

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

Awards & honorsYale values this more
Yale: Very importantDuke: Important
Spike / distinctive talentYale values this more
Yale: Very importantDuke: Important

Yale

Renowned for residential colleges, the humanities, and a tightly-knit undergraduate culture.

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Duke

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

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