Arizona State University vs University of Colorado—Boulder

This page compares Arizona State University and University of Colorado—Boulder across admissions data, cost of attendance, and employment outcomes — plus cross-admit decision data from 26 applicants admitted to both.

Based on 26 applicants admitted to both schools, 58% chose to attend Arizona State University. This cross-admit data reflects real enrollment decisions from verified law school applicants on LSD.Law.

Both schools are closely ranked in U.S. News: #45 and #46, separated by just 1 positions, making cross-admit data especially useful for deciding between them.

Arizona State University is located in Tempe, Arizona, while University of Colorado—Boulder is in Boulder, Colorado. Regional placement matters: graduates tend to find employment near their law school, so location should factor into your decision alongside rankings and cost.

On cost, Arizona State University has lower tuition at $28,390 per year compared to $35,992. Combined with employment rates of 93.5% (ASU) and 89.9% (CUBoulder), prospective students should weigh the cost-to-outcome ratio carefully.

Among cross-admitted applicants, Arizona State University offered a median scholarship of $92,500 compared to $51,500, a difference of $41,000 that may factor into enrollment decisions.