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Boston University vs University of Texas at Austin

Side-by-side comparison of admissions, costs, and outcomes

Cross-Admit Decision Data

Of 40 applicants admitted to both schools:

18%
83%
Median scholarship: $97,500 Median scholarship: $100,758

Based on 40 self-reported cross-admit decisions from the last 5 cycles

View all-time data (106 cross-admits)
10% chose BU 90% chose UT

106 total cross-admit decisions (all cycles)

BU is #23 · UT is #14 in the LSD rankings

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About this comparison

This page compares Boston University and University of Texas at Austin across admissions data, cost of attendance, and employment outcomes — plus cross-admit decision data from 40 applicants admitted to both.

Based on 40 applicants admitted to both schools, 83% 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 #14 compared to #22 — a gap of 8 positions that often correlates with differences in employment outcomes and peer assessment scores.

Boston University is located in Boston, Massachusetts, 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.

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Admissions Comparison

2025 ABA 509

How these schools compare on LSAT, GPA, selectivity, and class composition.

Metric BU UT
USN Rank #22 #14
LSD Rank #23 (0.043) #14 (0.186)
LSAT 25th 164 166
LSAT Median 170 172
LSAT 75th 171 173
GPA Median 3.88 3.89
Acceptance Rate 12.1% 14.0%
Class Size 238 373
Yield Rate 24.6% 41.0%

Financial Comparison

2025 ABA 509

Tuition, scholarships, and debt burden at each school.

Metric BU UT
Tuition (In-State) $69,870 -
Tuition (Out-of-State) $69,870 -
Median Grant $29,000 -
% Receiving Grants 91.0% -
Avg. Debt at Graduation - -

Employment Outcomes

2024 ABA 509

Post-graduation employment placement, salaries, and bar passage.

Metric BU UT
BigLaw (501+) 35.7% 42.5%
Judicial Clerkships 9.1% 15.8%
Median Salary (Private) $225,000 $225,000
Employment Rate 91.2% 96.4%
Bar Pass Rate 92.3% 95.6%

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