Head-to-head · 33 cross-admits
When applicants got into both, 100% chose GULC. Side-by-side on admissions, costs, and outcomes — sourced from 33 self-reported decisions and ABA 509 filings.
Choice, not ranking
These are decisions, not opinions. Scholarship offers, location, intended practice, and personal fit are all priced into the split.
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About ASU vs GULC
Across 33 applicants admitted to both schools and self-reporting on LSD, 0% enrolled at Arizona State University and 100% at Georgetown University.
These numbers reflect every factor that goes into a real decision: scholarship offers, geographic preference, intended practice area, and fit. Choosing one school doesn't mean it's "better" — it means the pool of cross-admits, weighing their options, ended up there more often. Pair this with the scholarship distribution and employment outcomes above for full context.
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Detailed comparison narrative
This page compares Arizona State University and Georgetown University across admissions data, cost of attendance, and employment outcomes — plus cross-admit decision data from 33 applicants admitted to both.
Based on 33 applicants admitted to both schools, 100% chose to attend Georgetown University. This cross-admit data reflects real enrollment decisions from verified law school applicants on LSD.Law.
In the U.S. News rankings, Georgetown University is ranked #18 compared to #44 — a gap of 26 positions that often correlates with differences in employment outcomes and peer assessment scores.
There is a meaningful difference in admissions competitiveness: Georgetown University has a median LSAT of 171 compared to 165, a gap of 6 points. This suggests applicants to Georgetown University face a more competitive admissions pool.
Arizona State University is located in Tempe, Arizona, while Georgetown University is in Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C.. Regional placement matters: graduates tend to find employment near their law school, so location should factor into your decision alongside rankings and cost.
Employment outcomes differ substantially: Georgetown University places 54.9% of graduates into large law firm positions, compared to 14.5% for the other school. This 40 percentage point gap is significant for applicants targeting BigLaw careers.
On cost, Arizona State University has lower tuition at $28,390 per year compared to $83,576. Combined with employment rates of 93.8% (ASU) and 96.2% (GULC), prospective students should weigh the cost-to-outcome ratio carefully.
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