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Most people in NC consider UNC one (exceedingly small) step below Harvard; local bias is to be expected. I’ve never really quite understood why UVA is considered superior to UNC. My best guess is that it’s because UVA brings in more OOS students and is more selective for in-state students, but who knows? Certainly in terms of quality UNC more than holds its own against UVA.</p>
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<p>As for the OP, I agree that Duke is the obvious choice, though they are all excellent schools. UNC does not have a BME program; it offers a BME track within an Applied Sciences major that is neither ABET certified nor very strong. Although the undergraduate business program is strong, students rarely place well outside of the Triangle, Charlotte, and Atlanta. Between Duke and UVA, Duke has the stronger BME program and better business placement.</p>