Boston University vs University of Minnesota

This page compares Boston University and University of Minnesota across admissions data, cost of attendance, and employment outcomes — plus cross-admit decision data from 24 applicants admitted to both.

Based on 24 applicants admitted to both schools, 54% chose to attend Boston 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: #20 and #22, separated by just 2 positions, making cross-admit data especially useful for deciding between them.

Boston University is significantly more selective, with an acceptance rate of 12.1% compared to University of Minnesota's 26.7%.

Boston University is located in Boston, Massachusetts, while University of Minnesota is in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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: Boston University places 35.7% of graduates into large law firm positions, compared to 16.1% for the other school. This 20 percentage point gap is significant for applicants targeting BigLaw careers.

On cost, University of Minnesota has lower tuition at $51,440 per year compared to $69,870. Combined with employment rates of 91.2% (BU) and 95.2% (UMN), prospective students should weigh the cost-to-outcome ratio carefully.

Among cross-admitted applicants, University of Minnesota offered a median scholarship of $129,885 compared to $90,000, a difference of $39,885 that may factor into enrollment decisions.