<p>^^^ Duke can’t be described as a strong “engineering school”. It has a limited amount of programs, and about 1/2 of the BS degree’s awarded each year are in Biomedical Engineering. If you want a great BME program, Duke has it, otherwise, it only offers a Civil, EE and ME undergraduate programs/degree (CS is outside of the engineering department). </p>
<p>NCState does have a very good engineering program, and with in-state tuition rates ($8,200 a year), it has to be viewed as a strong option. </p>