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Yeshiva University (Cardozo) vs New York Law School

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

Cross-Admit Decision Data

Of 22 applicants admitted to both schools:

82%
18%
Median scholarship: $105,000 Median scholarship: $176,966

Based on 22 self-reported cross-admit decisions from the last 5 cycles

View all-time data (56 cross-admits)
91% chose Cardozo 9% chose NYLS

56 total cross-admit decisions (all cycles)

Cardozo is Top 75 · NYLS is 75+ in the LSD rankings

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About this comparison

This page compares Yeshiva University (Cardozo) and New York Law School across admissions data, cost of attendance, and employment outcomes — plus cross-admit decision data from 22 applicants admitted to both.

Based on 22 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 #121 — a gap of 58 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 157, a gap of 8 points. This suggests applicants to Yeshiva University (Cardozo) face a more competitive admissions pool.

Both schools are located in New York — Yeshiva University (Cardozo) in New York City and New York Law School in New York City — meaning graduates often compete in the same regional legal market.

Among cross-admitted applicants, New York Law School offered a median scholarship of $176,966 compared to $105,000, a difference of $71,966 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 Cardozo NYLS
USN Rank #63 #121
LSD Rank Top 75 (0.005) 75+ (0.001)
LSAT 25th 162 154
LSAT Median 165 157
LSAT 75th 167 160
GPA Median 3.78 3.63
Acceptance Rate 29.6% 39.7%
Class Size 326 409
Yield Rate 28.2% 24.8%

Financial Comparison

2025 ABA 509

Tuition, scholarships, and debt burden at each school.

Metric Cardozo NYLS
Tuition (In-State) $74,438 $71,052
Tuition (Out-of-State) $74,438 $71,052
Median Grant $40,000 $40,000
% Receiving Grants 98.0% 85.0%
Avg. Debt at Graduation - -

Employment Outcomes

2024 ABA 509

Post-graduation employment placement, salaries, and bar passage.

Metric Cardozo NYLS
BigLaw (501+) 19.3% 13.0%
Judicial Clerkships 4.8% 8.4%
Median Salary (Private) $191,500 -
Employment Rate 95.5% 91.6%
Bar Pass Rate 88.5% 81.9%

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