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Side-by-side comparison of admissions, costs, and outcomes
Cross-Admit Decision Data
Of 22 applicants admitted to both schools:
Based on 22 self-reported cross-admit decisions from the last 5 cycles
View all-time data (56 cross-admits)
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 509How 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 509Tuition, 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 509Post-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% |
Cross-Admit Decisions by Cycle
How cross-admit preferences have shifted over recent application cycles.
| Cycle | Split | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 |
80%
|
5 |
| 2021-2022 |
71%
|
7 |
| 2006-2007 |
100%
|
5 |
| 2005-2006 |
100%
|
5 |
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