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North Carolina

Published: Jul 08, 2016
Megan Morr—Duke Photography

Duke University

Overall rank: 39

  • Estimated price for 2016-17 without aid: $66,600
  • Estimated price for 2016-17 with average aid: $24,900
  • Average student debt: $6,500
  • Early career earnings: $61,600

As one of the most selective colleges in the South, Duke attracts students with SAT scores in the mid-700s in math and reading, and accepts only about 11% of applicants. The university has a very low student-to-faculty ratio (7-to-1), meaning there’s plenty of opportunity to connect with professors. Full profile.