This page compares Loyola Marymount University—Los Angeles and Chapman University across admissions data, cost of attendance, and employment outcomes — plus cross-admit decision data from 29 applicants admitted to both.

Based on 29 applicants admitted to both schools, 72% chose to attend Loyola Marymount University—Los Angeles. This cross-admit data reflects real enrollment decisions from verified law school applicants on LSD.Law.

In the U.S. News rankings, Loyola Marymount University—Los Angeles is ranked #70 compared to #112 — a gap of 42 positions that often correlates with differences in employment outcomes and peer assessment scores.

Both schools are located in California — Loyola Marymount University—Los Angeles in Los Angeles and Chapman University in Orange — meaning graduates often compete in the same regional legal market.

On cost, Chapman University has lower tuition at $63,126 per year compared to $70,360. Combined with employment rates of 91.0% (Loyola Marymount) and 86.2% (Chapman University), prospective students should weigh the cost-to-outcome ratio carefully.

Among cross-admitted applicants who enrolled, those choosing Chapman University reported a higher median scholarship — $203,679 versus $150,000 over three years — though aid is one of several factors behind the enrollment decision.