Quality of classes varies widely by professor. Despite a reputation for marketing, Duke's marketing classes have been very disappointing. Marketing class discussions rarely include quantitative analysis and the majority of courses are little more than exercises in intuition. This contrasts with the accounting/finance professors and classes, which have been very impressive.

Increasing class sizes inhibit in depth class/case discussions.

First class resources and building. Low cost of living is additional bonus. No on campus housing and most students live in a handful of apartment complexes within a few miles of campus. Greater university resources are also an advantage.

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