Duke University and University of Louisville are frequently compared when students or parents prepare college admissions. Duke is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Durham, NC and UofL is a four-year, public school located in Louisville, KY.
The following list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare them with comprehensive information on full comparison page.
| Duke University | vs. | University of Louisville |
|---|---|---|
| Durham, North Carolina | Location | Louisville, Kentucky |
| Four-year, Private (not-for-profit) | School Type | four-year, Public |
| Doctor's degree | Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| $68,758 | 2025 Tuition & Fees | In-State$13,136
Out-Of-State$29,482 |
| 53% | % Receiving Financial Aid | 86% |
| $56,560 | Average Amount of Financial Aid | $11,189 |
| 5.71 % | Acceptance Rates | 79.41 % |
| 58.84 % | Yield (Enrollment Rates) | 25.08 % |
| 1,540 | SAT Score | 1,150 |
| 35 | ACT Score | 23 |
| 97 % | Graduation Rate | 61 % |
| 1 % | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| 98 % | Retention Rate | 81 % |
| 17,499 | Student Population | 23,065 |
| 4,280 | Number of Faculties | 1,241 |
| 5 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification | Special Learning Opportunities | Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification |
| Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services | On Campus Student Services | Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare |
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