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Side-by-side comparison of admissions, costs, and outcomes
Cross-Admit Decision Data
Of 21 applicants admitted to both schools:
Based on 21 self-reported cross-admit decisions from the last 5 cycles
View all-time data (64 cross-admits)
64 total cross-admit decisions (all cycles)
Brooklyn is Top 150 · Seton Hall is Top 100 in the LSD rankings
See full LSD.Law school rankings →About this comparison
This page compares Brooklyn Law School and Seton Hall University across admissions data, cost of attendance, and employment outcomes — plus cross-admit decision data from 21 applicants admitted to both.
Based on 21 applicants admitted to both schools, 57% chose to attend Seton Hall University. This cross-admit data reflects real enrollment decisions from verified law school applicants on LSD.Law.
In the U.S. News rankings, Seton Hall University is ranked #71 compared to #117 — a gap of 46 positions that often correlates with differences in employment outcomes and peer assessment scores.
Brooklyn Law School is located in Brooklyn, New York, while Seton Hall University is in Newark, New Jersey. 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, Seton Hall University has lower tuition at $69,660 per year compared to $75,496. Combined with employment rates of 90.0% (Brooklyn) and 91.4% (Seton Hall), prospective students should weigh the cost-to-outcome ratio carefully.
Among cross-admitted applicants, Seton Hall University offered a median scholarship of $127,500 compared to $109,250, a difference of $18,250 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 | Seton Hall |
|---|---|---|
| USN Rank | #117 | #71 ▲ |
| LSD Rank | Top 150 (0.002) | Top 100 (0.004) ▲ |
| LSAT 25th | 158 | 158 |
| LSAT Median | 161 | 161 |
| LSAT 75th | 163 | 164 ▲ |
| GPA Median | 3.59 | 3.71 ▲ |
| Acceptance Rate | 44.0% | 34.3% ▲ |
| Class Size | 414 | 302 |
| Yield Rate | 20.4% | 32.3% ▲ |
Financial Comparison
2025 ABA 509Tuition, scholarships, and debt burden at each school.
| Metric | Brooklyn | Seton Hall |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition (In-State) | $75,496 | $69,660 ▲ |
| Tuition (Out-of-State) | $75,496 | $69,660 ▲ |
| Median Grant | $34,000 | $40,000 ▲ |
| % Receiving Grants | 91.0% ▲ | 88.0% |
| Avg. Debt at Graduation | - | - |
Employment Outcomes
2024 ABA 509Post-graduation employment placement, salaries, and bar passage.
| Metric | Brooklyn | Seton Hall |
|---|---|---|
| BigLaw (501+) | 18.0% ▲ | 10.5% |
| Judicial Clerkships | 4.8% | 41.1% ▲ |
| Median Salary (Private) | $195,000 ▲ | $140,000 |
| Employment Rate | 90.0% | 91.4% ▲ |
| Bar Pass Rate | 84.5% | 87.2% ▲ |
Cross-Admit Decisions by Cycle
How cross-admit preferences have shifted over recent application cycles.
| Cycle | Split | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 |
0%
|
5 |
| 2023-2024 |
40%
|
5 |
| 2020-2021 |
57%
|
7 |
| 2016-2017 |
60%
|
5 |
| 2004-2005 |
67%
|
6 |
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