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Side-by-side comparison of admissions, costs, and outcomes
Cross-Admit Decision Data
Of 14 applicants admitted to both schools:
Based on 14 self-reported cross-admit decisions from the last 5 cycles
Louisville is Top 150 · Cincinnati is Top 75 in the LSD rankings
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This page compares University of Louisville and University of Cincinnati across admissions data, cost of attendance, and employment outcomes using official ABA 509 disclosures.
In the U.S. News rankings, University of Cincinnati is ranked #71 compared to #146 — a gap of 75 positions that often correlates with differences in employment outcomes and peer assessment scores.
University of Cincinnati is significantly more selective, with an acceptance rate of 32.7% compared to University of Louisville's 63.4%.
University of Louisville is located in Louisville, Kentucky, while University of Cincinnati is in Cincinnati, Ohio. Regional placement matters: graduates tend to find employment near their law school, so location should factor into your decision alongside rankings and cost.
Among cross-admitted applicants, University of Louisville offered a median scholarship of $60,000 compared to $33,000, a difference of $27,000 that may factor into enrollment decisions.
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Admissions Comparison
2025 ABA 509How these schools compare on LSAT, GPA, selectivity, and class composition.
| Metric | Louisville | Cincinnati |
|---|---|---|
| USN Rank | #146 | #71 ▲ |
| LSD Rank | Top 150 (0.003) | Top 75 (0.007) ▲ |
| LSAT 25th | 154 | 156 ▲ |
| LSAT Median | 157 | 159 ▲ |
| LSAT 75th | 161 | 161 |
| GPA Median | 3.67 | 3.80 ▲ |
| Acceptance Rate | 63.4% | 32.7% ▲ |
| Class Size | 145 | 139 |
| Yield Rate | 39.5% ▲ | 30.5% |
Financial Comparison
2025 ABA 509Tuition, scholarships, and debt burden at each school.
| Metric | Louisville | Cincinnati |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition (In-State) | $27,000 | $24,010 ▲ |
| Tuition (Out-of-State) | $32,000 | $29,010 ▲ |
| Median Grant | $12,000 | $19,000 ▲ |
| % Receiving Grants | 75.0% | 100.0% ▲ |
| Avg. Debt at Graduation | - | - |
Employment Outcomes
2024 ABA 509Post-graduation employment placement, salaries, and bar passage.
| Metric | Louisville | Cincinnati |
|---|---|---|
| BigLaw (501+) | 3.2% | 6.2% ▲ |
| Judicial Clerkships | 3.2% | 6.2% ▲ |
| Median Salary (Private) | $70,000 | $71,000 ▲ |
| Employment Rate | 84.9% | 88.5% ▲ |
| Bar Pass Rate | 75.6% | 85.6% ▲ |
Cross-Admit Decisions by Cycle
How cross-admit preferences have shifted over recent application cycles.
| Cycle | Split | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-2023 |
33%
|
6 |
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