Yeshiva University (Cardozo) vs New York University

This page compares Yeshiva University (Cardozo) and New York University 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, 96% chose to attend New York University. This cross-admit data reflects real enrollment decisions from verified law school applicants on LSD.Law.

In the U.S. News rankings, New York University is ranked #8 compared to #63 — a gap of 55 positions that often correlates with differences in employment outcomes and peer assessment scores.

There is a meaningful difference in admissions competitiveness: New York University has a median LSAT of 172 compared to 165, a gap of 7 points. This suggests applicants to New York University face a more competitive admissions pool.

New York University is significantly more selective, with an acceptance rate of 13.4% compared to Yeshiva University (Cardozo)'s 29.6%.

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

Employment outcomes differ substantially: New York University places 54.1% of graduates into large law firm positions, compared to 19.3% for the other school. This 35 percentage point gap is significant for applicants targeting BigLaw careers.

On cost, Yeshiva University (Cardozo) has lower tuition at $74,438 per year compared to $83,952. Combined with employment rates of 95.5% (Cardozo) and 92.9% (NYU), prospective students should weigh the cost-to-outcome ratio carefully.

Among cross-admitted applicants, Yeshiva University (Cardozo) offered a median scholarship of $168,750 compared to $60,000, a difference of $108,750 that may factor into enrollment decisions.