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Side-by-side comparison of admissions, costs, and outcomes
View all-time data (42 cross-admits)
42 total cross-admit decisions (all cycles)
ASU is Top 75 · UF is #24 in the LSD rankings
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This page compares Arizona State University and University of Florida (Levin) across admissions data, cost of attendance, and employment outcomes — plus cross-admit decision data from 28 applicants admitted to both.
Based on 28 applicants admitted to both schools, 82% chose to attend University of Florida (Levin). This cross-admit data reflects real enrollment decisions from verified law school applicants on LSD.Law.
In the U.S. News rankings, University of Florida (Levin) is ranked #38 compared to #45 — a gap of 7 positions that often correlates with differences in employment outcomes and peer assessment scores.
There is a meaningful difference in admissions competitiveness: University of Florida (Levin) has a median LSAT of 169 compared to 165, a gap of 4 points. This suggests applicants to University of Florida (Levin) face a more competitive admissions pool.
Arizona State University is located in Tempe, Arizona, while University of Florida (Levin) is in Gainesville, Florida. 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: University of Florida (Levin) places 25.0% of graduates into large law firm positions, compared to 11.0% for the other school. This 14 percentage point gap is significant for applicants targeting BigLaw careers.
On cost, University of Florida (Levin) has lower tuition at $19,139 per year compared to $28,390. Combined with employment rates of 93.5% (ASU) and 94.7% (UF), prospective students should weigh the cost-to-outcome ratio carefully.
Among cross-admitted applicants, Arizona State University offered a median scholarship of $85,000 compared to $65,409, a difference of $19,591 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 | ASU | UF |
|---|---|---|
| USN Rank | #45 | #38 ▲ |
| LSD Rank | Top 75 (0.008) | #24 (0.035) ▲ |
| LSAT 25th | 158 | 165 ▲ |
| LSAT Median | 165 | 169 ▲ |
| LSAT 75th | 167 | 170 ▲ |
| GPA Median | 3.91 | 3.91 |
| Acceptance Rate | 19.8% | 16.5% ▲ |
| Class Size | 266 | 229 |
| Yield Rate | 28.9% | 35.5% ▲ |
Financial Comparison
2025 ABA 509Tuition, scholarships, and debt burden at each school.
| Metric | ASU | UF |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition (In-State) | $28,390 | $19,139 ▲ |
| Tuition (Out-of-State) | $52,099 | $36,148 ▲ |
| Median Grant | $20,000 ▲ | $19,000 |
| % Receiving Grants | 96.0% ▲ | 88.0% |
| Avg. Debt at Graduation | - | - |
Employment Outcomes
2024 ABA 509Post-graduation employment placement, salaries, and bar passage.
| Metric | ASU | UF |
|---|---|---|
| BigLaw (501+) | 11.0% | 25.0% ▲ |
| Judicial Clerkships | 15.8% ▲ | 7.2% |
| Median Salary (Private) | $140,000 | $140,000 |
| Employment Rate | 93.5% | 94.7% ▲ |
| Bar Pass Rate | 87.5% | 88.5% ▲ |
Cross-Admit Decisions by Cycle
How cross-admit preferences have shifted over recent application cycles.
| Cycle | Split | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 |
0%
|
5 |
| 2022-2023 |
14%
|
7 |
| 2021-2022 |
13%
|
8 |
| 2020-2021 |
29%
|
7 |
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