This page compares Arizona State University and University of Texas at Austin 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, 97% chose to attend University of Texas at Austin. This cross-admit data reflects real enrollment decisions from verified law school applicants on LSD.Law.

In the U.S. News rankings, University of Texas at Austin is ranked #16 compared to #44 — a gap of 28 positions that often correlates with differences in employment outcomes and peer assessment scores.

There is a meaningful difference in admissions competitiveness: University of Texas at Austin has a median LSAT of 172 compared to 165, a gap of 7 points. This suggests applicants to University of Texas at Austin face a more competitive admissions pool.

Arizona State University is located in Tempe, Arizona, while University of Texas at Austin is in Austin, Texas. 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 Texas at Austin places 39.3% of graduates into large law firm positions, compared to 14.5% for the other school. This 25 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 $38,236. Combined with employment rates of 93.8% (ASU) and 99.4% (UT), prospective students should weigh the cost-to-outcome ratio carefully.

Among cross-admitted applicants, Arizona State University offered a median scholarship of $95,000 compared to $75,479, a difference of $19,521 that may factor into enrollment decisions.