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Side-by-side comparison of admissions, costs, and outcomes
Cross-Admit Decision Data
Of 16 applicants admitted to both schools:
Based on 16 self-reported cross-admit decisions from the last 5 cycles
View all-time data (28 cross-admits)
28 total cross-admit decisions (all cycles)
Case Western is Top 75 · Cincinnati is Top 75 in the LSD rankings
See full LSD.Law school rankings →About this comparison
This page compares Case Western Reserve University and University of Cincinnati across admissions data, cost of attendance, and employment outcomes using official ABA 509 disclosures.
In the U.S. News rankings, University of Cincinnati is ranked #71 compared to #107 — a gap of 36 positions that often correlates with differences in employment outcomes and peer assessment scores.
Both schools are located in Ohio — Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland and University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati — meaning graduates often compete in the same regional legal market.
On cost, University of Cincinnati has lower tuition at $24,010 per year compared to $64,600. Combined with employment rates of 89.0% (Case Western) and 88.5% (Cincinnati), prospective students should weigh the cost-to-outcome ratio carefully.
Among cross-admitted applicants, Case Western Reserve University offered a median scholarship of $112,500 compared to $66,000, a difference of $46,500 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 | Case Western | Cincinnati |
|---|---|---|
| USN Rank | #107 | #71 ▲ |
| LSD Rank | Top 75 (0.007) | Top 75 (0.007) |
| LSAT 25th | 156 | 156 |
| LSAT Median | 162 ▲ | 159 |
| LSAT 75th | 164 ▲ | 161 |
| GPA Median | 3.76 | 3.80 ▲ |
| Acceptance Rate | 34.8% | 32.7% ▲ |
| Class Size | 180 | 139 |
| Yield Rate | 22.6% | 30.5% ▲ |
Financial Comparison
2025 ABA 509Tuition, scholarships, and debt burden at each school.
| Metric | Case Western | Cincinnati |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition (In-State) | $64,600 | $24,010 ▲ |
| Tuition (Out-of-State) | $64,600 | $29,010 ▲ |
| Median Grant | $42,500 ▲ | $19,000 |
| % Receiving Grants | 98.0% | 100.0% ▲ |
| Avg. Debt at Graduation | - | - |
Employment Outcomes
2024 ABA 509Post-graduation employment placement, salaries, and bar passage.
| Metric | Case Western | Cincinnati |
|---|---|---|
| BigLaw (501+) | 12.9% ▲ | 6.2% |
| Judicial Clerkships | 3.2% | 6.2% ▲ |
| Median Salary (Private) | $100,000 ▲ | $71,000 |
| Employment Rate | 89.0% ▲ | 88.5% |
| Bar Pass Rate | 81.9% | 85.6% ▲ |
Cross-Admit Decisions by Cycle
How cross-admit preferences have shifted over recent application cycles.
| Cycle | Split | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 |
50%
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6 |
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