AL-61 · Education Path & ROI

TOEFL vs. IELTS vs.
Duolingo Choice Engine

Which English proficiency test should you take? In 2026, Wharton now accepts Duolingo (130+) and policies are mid-transition across M7 schools. Score seven profile dimensions — target schools, test-center access, timeline, format preference, budget — and get a scored recommendation with target score ranges and cost comparison.

📊 2026 school acceptance policies (Wharton/Duolingo 2026) · TOEFL $220–250, IELTS $230–260, Duolingo $59 · Score validity 2 years. All embedded. ⚠️ TOEFL moved to 1.0–6.0 scale effective Jan 21, 2026 (dual 1–6 / 0–120 reporting through Jan 2028).
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Your Profile 7 Dimensions
Duolingo acceptance varies — M7 still prefer TOEFL/IELTS
Native-language-country applicants are often exempt from English tests
TOEFL: score delivery ~72 hours · IELTS: 3–13 days · Duolingo: 2 days
Duolingo $59 vs. TOEFL $220–250 vs. IELTS $230–260
Duolingo allows retake in 21 days; TOEFL/IELTS in 3 days
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Three-Test Comparison
Target Score Ranges by Program Tier (2026)
Key Metrics
Full Analysis & Caveats