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Side-by-side comparison of admissions, costs, and outcomes
Cross-Admit Decision Data
Of 11 applicants admitted to both schools:
Based on 11 self-reported cross-admit decisions from the last 5 cycles
View all-time data (25 cross-admits)
25 total cross-admit decisions (all cycles)
Albany Law is Top 150 · Pace University is Top 150 in the LSD rankings
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This page compares Albany Law School Of Union University and Pace University across admissions data, cost of attendance, and employment outcomes using official ABA 509 disclosures.
In the U.S. News rankings, Albany Law School Of Union University is ranked #117 compared to #141 — a gap of 24 positions that often correlates with differences in employment outcomes and peer assessment scores.
There is a meaningful difference in admissions competitiveness: Albany Law School Of Union University has a median LSAT of 158 compared to 154, a gap of 4 points. This suggests applicants to Albany Law School Of Union University face a more competitive admissions pool.
Both schools are located in New York — Albany Law School Of Union University in Albany and Pace University in White Plains — meaning graduates often compete in the same regional legal market.
On cost, Pace University has lower tuition at $56,648 per year compared to $63,994. Combined with employment rates of 92.2% (Albany Law) and 89.7% (Pace University), prospective students should weigh the cost-to-outcome ratio carefully.
Among cross-admitted applicants, Albany Law School Of Union University offered a median scholarship of $105,000 compared to $92,250, a difference of $12,750 that may factor into enrollment decisions.
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Admissions Comparison
2025 ABA 509How these schools compare on LSAT, GPA, selectivity, and class composition.
| Metric | Albany Law | Pace University |
|---|---|---|
| USN Rank | #117 ▲ | #141 |
| LSD Rank | Top 150 (0.003) ▲ | Top 150 (0.002) |
| LSAT 25th | 154 ▲ | 151 |
| LSAT Median | 158 ▲ | 154 |
| LSAT 75th | 161 ▲ | 157 |
| GPA Median | 3.54 | 3.54 |
| Acceptance Rate | 37.5% ▲ | 44.1% |
| Class Size | 237 | 324 |
| Yield Rate | 23.9% | 31.9% ▲ |
Financial Comparison
2025 ABA 509Tuition, scholarships, and debt burden at each school.
| Metric | Albany Law | Pace University |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition (In-State) | $63,994 | $56,648 ▲ |
| Tuition (Out-of-State) | $63,994 | $56,648 ▲ |
| Median Grant | $38,000 ▲ | $29,000 |
| % Receiving Grants | 94.0% ▲ | 93.0% |
| Avg. Debt at Graduation | - | - |
Employment Outcomes
2024 ABA 509Post-graduation employment placement, salaries, and bar passage.
| Metric | Albany Law | Pace University |
|---|---|---|
| BigLaw (501+) | 2.0% | 6.3% ▲ |
| Judicial Clerkships | 5.4% | 12.7% ▲ |
| Median Salary (Private) | $85,000 | $110,000 ▲ |
| Employment Rate | 92.2% ▲ | 89.7% |
| Bar Pass Rate | 74.3% ▲ | 68.5% |
Cross-Admit Decisions by Cycle
How cross-admit preferences have shifted over recent application cycles.
| Cycle | Split | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2005-2006 |
40%
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5 |
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