University of Louisville vs University of Kentucky

This page compares University of Louisville and University of Kentucky 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, 71% chose to attend University of Kentucky. This cross-admit data reflects real enrollment decisions from verified law school applicants on LSD.Law.

In the U.S. News rankings, University of Kentucky is ranked #68 compared to #146 — a gap of 78 positions that often correlates with differences in employment outcomes and peer assessment scores.

University of Kentucky is significantly more selective, with an acceptance rate of 40.8% compared to University of Louisville's 63.4%.

Both schools are located in Kentucky — University of Louisville in Louisville and University of Kentucky in Lexington — meaning graduates often compete in the same regional legal market.

Among cross-admitted applicants, University of Louisville offered a median scholarship of $54,000 compared to $30,000, a difference of $24,000 that may factor into enrollment decisions.