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University of Louisville vs University of Cincinnati

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

Cross-Admit Decision Data

Of 14 applicants admitted to both schools:

29%
71%
Median scholarship: $60,000 Median scholarship: $33,000

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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About this comparison

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 509

How 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 509

Tuition, 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 509

Post-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%

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