Duke University is the more selective of the two, admitting 4.7% of applicants versus 5.3% at Vanderbilt University. For a family earning $48,001–$75,000, the average net price is about $9,787 per year at Duke University versus $9,732 at Vanderbilt University. Admitted students post SAT middle-50% ranges of 1510–1570 at Duke University and 1500–1570 at Vanderbilt University.
| Metric | Duke University | Vanderbilt University |
|---|---|---|
| Overall acceptance rate | 4.7% | 5.3% |
| Early acceptance rate | 13.8% | 13.2% |
| SAT middle 50% | 1510–1570 | 1500–1570 |
| Avg unweighted GPA | 3.94 | 3.89 |
| Yield rate | 60.1% | 61.0% |
| Class size | 1,750 | 1,600 |
| Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income | $9,787 | $9,732 |
| Net price, over $110,000 income | $48,883 | $34,363 |
Admissions and cost data as of July 3, 2026 (CDS 2025–26 cycle), from the most recent Common Data Set, IPEDS, and College Scorecard. Rows appear only where both colleges report the statistic.
Yes. Duke University admits 4.7% of applicants, compared with 5.3% at Vanderbilt University, making it the harder school to get into, based on the most recent Common Data Set.
For a family earning $48,001–$75,000, the average net price is about $9,787 per year at Duke University and $9,732 at Vanderbilt University, so Vanderbilt University is the lower-cost option at that income level (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data).
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