Duke vs NC State campus visit
Admit rates (6% vs 40%), tour cadence, hotels near each campus, and whether you can see both in one day (27 min apart).
Fri, Sep 18 → Sun, Sep 20, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults
2 nights
2 adults
| Metric | Duke | NC State |
|---|---|---|
| Admit rate | 6% | 40% |
| Undergrads | 6,877 | 26,034 |
| In-state tuition | $66,391 | $9,130 |
| Hotels within 3 mi | 26 | 31 |
| Nearest airport | RDU | RDU |
The verdict
If you value walking from the hotel, pick NC State (31 hotels vs 26).
Drive between: 27 min — tour both in one day.
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