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Emory University is counted among the top 20 research universities in the USA. It has the 17th-largest endowment among U.S. colleges and universities. The university is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity" and is cited for high scientific performance and citation impact in the CWTS Leiden Ranking. Duke University is a world-renowned institution known for its exceptional academic programs and innovative research. Duke University is ranked #16 in Best Value Schools, highlighting its exceptional educational quality and affordability. It has also been ranked #13 in Most Innovative Schools.
| Emory University | Duke University | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 6.3 Out of 10 | 6.9 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 182 QS World University 2026 # 98 Times Higher Education 2025 # 134 Center for World University Rankings 2025 | # 62 QS World University 2026 # 21 Center for World University Rankings 2025 # 27 Times Higher Education 2025 |
| Subject Strength | # 82 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2023 # 38 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 # 38 for Law by US News 2025 | # 20 for Engineering by US News 2025 # 16 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 # 6 for Law by US News 2025 |
| Programs | UG Programs -61 PG Programs -16 Doctorate Programs -45 | UG Programs -93 PG Programs -50 Doctorate Programs -4 |
| Acceptance Rate | 10.6 % | 5.8 % |
| Exam Score | Duolingo-130 GMAT-640 IELTS-7.5 SAT-1360 TOEFL-88 | Duolingo-125 GMAT-670 IELTS-7 SAT-1480 TOEFL-90 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 55200 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 42800 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 20220 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 60594 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 28950 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 41478 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Emory University is one of the top private universities in Atlanta, United States. It is ranked #=155 in QS World University Rankings 2023.
| 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:
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| application requirements | Fill-in university’s short answer questions along with your UG applications. | Transcripts, Standardized scores, 3 LORs, SOP (1-2 pages), Resume, Other supplemental documents (such as writing samples, research papers, etc.) |
| Campuses and B-Schools | Goizueta Business School | The Fuqua School of Business |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 8.1/10 Read 6 reviews | 8.3/10 Read 11 reviews |
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| General Facts | Emory University | Duke University |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1836 | 1838 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 4:1 | 5:1 |
| Male:Female | 59% Male, 41% Female | 50% Male, 50% Female |
| Location Facts | Initially, the campus established in Oxford, Georgia but the main campus is now located in Atlanta. Center for Disease Control & Prevention and the American Cancer Society lies adjacent to the campus. Emory point is also located adjacent to the campus. The campus is surrounded by Druid hills. | 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 | The university 7 libraries- Robert Woodruff Rose Manuscript, Hugh Law, Pitts Theory Library, Oxford College Library, Woodruff health science center library, Goizueta library. The rose library holds 150,000 print titles and 1350 collections. | 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 has over 450 clubs and societies, 50 art clubs, LGBTQ community, 2 student organizations to join. You can also join 18 varsity sports clubs, The Emory Wheel newspaper, honor societies, sororities & fraternities, Barkley debate forum, and other clubs. The campus has one of the largest museums with southeastern American artifacts. | 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 | #Housing - $11810 | #Double Room(Yearly) - $10254 #Single Room(Yearly) - $13546 #Triple Room(Yearly) - $9144 |
| Famous Alumni | Bobby Jones (golfer), Sam Nunn (former US Senator), Robert W. Woodruff (philanthropist), Kathy Castor (US representative), Tinsley Ellis (musician), Rick Bright (American public officials), Jim Sarabh (actor), Britney Cooper (author), Adam Richman (actor), Yun Chi-ho (political figure), etc. | 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 | Atlanta is the most popular city of the US state of Georgia. The city is situated among the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. With a GDP of 385 billion USD, Atlanta's economy is among the top 20 in the world. As a national center for the arts, the city is home to several art museums and institutions, opera, ballet, symphony orchestra, theatre, etc. | 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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