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Head-to-head · 18 cross-admits

When applicants got into both, 89% chose ASU. Side-by-side on admissions, costs, and outcomes — sourced from 18 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.

18
cross-admits
6
cycles
+46pt
YoY shift

Cross-admit decision

Of 18 applicants admitted to both schools
Last 5 cycles
Arizona State University logo Chose ASU
89%
Chose UofA University of Arizona logo
11%

Typical aid · ABA 509 · 2025

per year
$20,000
96.0% get a grant
$8,390 net tuition
$25,235
88.0% get a grant
$1,255 net tuition

Cross-admits who enrolled · self-reported, 3-yr award

$87,000
n = 16
n < 5
View all-time (82 cross-admits)
63% chose ASU 37% chose UofA

Trend · ASU's share

2004–2025

Lowest cycle

27%

Highest cycle

83%
6 cycles
100 50 0 04 07 08 16 24 25 2004: 38% 2007: 40% 2008: 27% 2016: 83% 2024: 80% 2025: 83%
ASU #53 · UofA #70 LSD n≈6/yr

Admissions

Rankings, LSAT/GPA, acceptance & yield
2025 ABA 509
Metric
Arizona State University logo
ASU
Tempe, Arizona
University of Arizona logo
UofA
Tucson, Arizona
USN Rank
#44
#70
LSD Rank
Top 75 (0.006)
Top 75 (0.004)
LSAT 25th
158
162
LSAT Median
165
163
LSAT 75th
167
165
GPA Median
3.91
3.78
Acceptance Rate
19.8%
27.9%
Class Size
266
110
Yield Rate
28.9%
21.9%

Financial

Sticker price and scholarship aid
2025 ABA 509
Metric
Arizona State University logo
ASU
Tempe, Arizona
University of Arizona logo
UofA
Tucson, Arizona
Tuition (In-State)
$28,390
$26,490
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$52,099
$31,360
Median Grant
$20,000
$25,235
% Receiving Grants
96.0%
88.0%

Employment & outcomes

Post-graduation placement and bar passage
2025 ABA Employment
Metric
Arizona State University logo
ASU
Tempe, Arizona
University of Arizona logo
UofA
Tucson, Arizona
BigLaw (501+)
14.5%
13.8%
Federal Clerkships
2.1%
4.6%
State & Local Clerkships
7.9%
14.6%
Median Salary (Private)
-
-
Employment Rate
93.8%
94.6%
Bar Pass Rate
87.5%
72.2%

Overview

About ASU vs UofA

Across 18 applicants admitted to both schools and self-reporting on LSD, 89% enrolled at Arizona State University and 11% at University of Arizona. The split has shifted +46 points across the tracked cycles.

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 University of Arizona across admissions data, cost of attendance, and employment outcomes using official ABA 509 disclosures.

In the U.S. News rankings, Arizona State University is ranked #44 compared to #70 — a gap of 26 positions that often correlates with differences in employment outcomes and peer assessment scores.

Both schools are located in Arizona — Arizona State University in Tempe and University of Arizona in Tucson — meaning graduates often compete in the same regional legal market.