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Cross-Admit Decision Data
Of 45 applicants admitted to both schools:
Based on 45 self-reported cross-admit decisions from the last 5 cycles
View all-time data (136 cross-admits)
136 total cross-admit decisions (all cycles)
Brooklyn is Top 150 · Cardozo is Top 75 in the LSD rankings
See full LSD.Law school rankings →About this comparison
This page compares Brooklyn Law School and Yeshiva University (Cardozo) across admissions data, cost of attendance, and employment outcomes — plus cross-admit decision data from 45 applicants admitted to both.
Based on 45 applicants admitted to both schools, 82% chose to attend Yeshiva University (Cardozo). This cross-admit data reflects real enrollment decisions from verified law school applicants on LSD.Law.
In the U.S. News rankings, Yeshiva University (Cardozo) is ranked #63 compared to #117 — a gap of 54 positions that often correlates with differences in employment outcomes and peer assessment scores.
There is a meaningful difference in admissions competitiveness: Yeshiva University (Cardozo) has a median LSAT of 165 compared to 161, a gap of 4 points. This suggests applicants to Yeshiva University (Cardozo) face a more competitive admissions pool.
Both schools are located in New York — Brooklyn Law School in Brooklyn and Yeshiva University (Cardozo) in New York City — meaning graduates often compete in the same regional legal market.
Among cross-admitted applicants, Brooklyn Law School offered a median scholarship of $141,000 compared to $90,000, a difference of $51,000 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 | Brooklyn | Cardozo |
|---|---|---|
| USN Rank | #117 | #63 ▲ |
| LSD Rank | Top 150 (0.002) | Top 75 (0.007) ▲ |
| LSAT 25th | 158 | 162 ▲ |
| LSAT Median | 161 | 165 ▲ |
| LSAT 75th | 163 | 167 ▲ |
| GPA Median | 3.59 | 3.78 ▲ |
| Acceptance Rate | 44.0% | 29.6% ▲ |
| Class Size | 414 | 326 |
| Yield Rate | 20.4% | 28.2% ▲ |
Financial Comparison
2025 ABA 509Tuition, scholarships, and debt burden at each school.
| Metric | Brooklyn | Cardozo |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition (In-State) | $75,496 | $74,438 ▲ |
| Tuition (Out-of-State) | $75,496 | $74,438 ▲ |
| Median Grant | $34,000 | $40,000 ▲ |
| % Receiving Grants | 91.0% | 98.0% ▲ |
| Avg. Debt at Graduation | - | - |
Employment Outcomes
2024 ABA 509Post-graduation employment placement, salaries, and bar passage.
| Metric | Brooklyn | Cardozo |
|---|---|---|
| BigLaw (501+) | 18.0% | 19.3% ▲ |
| Judicial Clerkships | 4.8% | 4.8% |
| Median Salary (Private) | $195,000 ▲ | $191,500 |
| Employment Rate | 90.0% | 95.5% ▲ |
| Bar Pass Rate | 84.5% | 88.5% ▲ |
Cross-Admit Decisions by Cycle
How cross-admit preferences have shifted over recent application cycles.
| Cycle | Split | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 |
40%
|
5 |
| 2023-2024 |
9%
|
11 |
| 2022-2023 |
17%
|
12 |
| 2021-2022 |
0%
|
6 |
| 2020-2021 |
27%
|
11 |
| 2017-2018 |
14%
|
7 |
| 2016-2017 |
50%
|
6 |
| 2014-2015 |
33%
|
6 |
| 2013-2014 |
20%
|
5 |
| 2012-2013 |
57%
|
7 |
| 2008-2009 |
50%
|
8 |
| 2007-2008 |
45%
|
11 |
| 2006-2007 |
33%
|
6 |
| 2005-2006 |
27%
|
11 |
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