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[quote=Anonymous]In my opinion, no, it isn't worth the price differential whatsoever in 2017.  The PP who said Duke was more Southern doesn't know squat.  Of the incoming freshmen class, 10% are from NC, that's it.  Yes, some come from SC, VA and GA, but the overwhelming majority of the origins of the undergrads is very geographically diverse, with a large number of international students and students from the mid-atlantic and north east (it definitely does draw a large number from NJ, NY, PA and MA, it's just a fact).

Academic wise, UVA is considered one of the original public ivy schools, it has a very good academic reputation, it draws very prestigious faculty to work there, it draws very intelligent students to attend and has a very strong alumni network.  It is a medium large size public universities with several degrees that have excellent national standings, many opportunities to join different organizations, get different experiences.  The instate tuition price tag should not be ignored.  Someone has to pay it either now (parents) or later (student via loans or parents via loans).  Graduating with as little debt as possible should be a goal for everyone.

Duke is a good school, it has good name recognition, I assume it has a good alumni network.  Pros to Duke: smaller private school and everything that comes along with that, most students live on campus all 4 years which breeds a very strong on campus pro Duke atmosphere/ camaraderie and strengthens bonds between students, all freshmen I believe live in same dorms together,  strong academics.  Cons to Duke: incredibly insular (school is in Durham, and locals do not strongly embrace the school or the students, vs UVA where Charlottesville is a true college town, there tends to be townies vs. students tension, having UNC and NC State so close probably doesn't help this issue), super expensive and probably will continue being so every year, elitist vibe.

For me, it would not be worth the price difference. I think you can get everything at UVA that you also can get at Duke, in a nicer town, for a much better price.[/quote]

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