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Lse is also only 3 years, and has a better international name brand.

LSE has a better international name brand according to who?

LSE is ranked 236 Globally. 

London School Economics & Political Science in United Kingdom - US News Best Global Universities

Duke is ranked 25. 

Duke University in United States - US News Best Global Universities

I think you should choose Duke.

"If you always put limits on everything you do, physical or anything else, it will spread into your work and into your life. There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them." - Bruce Lee
 

Duke University/Average salary after attending undergrad

$93,115 USD

2020

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Economics graduates from the London School of Economics (LSE) earn an average salary of £55,200 (~US$70,500) five years after graduating

"If you always put limits on everything you do, physical or anything else, it will spread into your work and into your life. There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them." - Bruce Lee
 

The US is also like 5 times larger than Britain and has 20 times as many colleges. Simply by population (not accounting for the fact that top US colleges are a LOT smaller than top British colleges), UK top 2 (Oxbridge) is equivalent to US top 10. UK top 5 equivalent to US top 25. This is also broadly how internationals weigh up offers between the two. 

 

here’s a take: you’ll probably have way more fun at duke. North carolina is pretty awesome, london is cold and rainy. go where your college experience will be the best, especially if you can afford it.

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Buddy, he is talking about comparing the college experiences….not just the location. Going to Duke (or literally any American university) compared to an international school will undoubtedly be more fun. It’s not even a debate really.

 

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