This page compares Boston University and Yale University across admissions data, cost of attendance, and employment outcomes — plus cross-admit decision data from 20 applicants admitted to both.

Based on 20 applicants admitted to both schools, 100% chose to attend Yale University. This cross-admit data reflects real enrollment decisions from verified law school applicants on LSD.Law.

In the U.S. News rankings, Yale University is ranked #2 compared to #24 — a gap of 22 positions that often correlates with differences in employment outcomes and peer assessment scores.

There is a meaningful difference in admissions competitiveness: Yale University has a median LSAT of 174 compared to 170, a gap of 4 points. This suggests applicants to Yale University face a more competitive admissions pool.

Yale University is significantly more selective, with an acceptance rate of 4.1% compared to Boston University's 12.1%.

Boston University is located in Boston, Massachusetts, while Yale University is in New Haven, Connecticut. Regional placement matters: graduates tend to find employment near their law school, so location should factor into your decision alongside rankings and cost.

On cost, Boston University has lower tuition at $69,870 per year compared to $76,636. Combined with employment rates of 95.8% (BU) and 92.9% (YLS), prospective students should weigh the cost-to-outcome ratio carefully.

Among cross-admitted applicants, Boston University offered a median scholarship of $179,000 compared to $99,651, a difference of $79,349 that may factor into enrollment decisions.