Illinois Institute of Technology (Kent) vs University of Illinois—Urbana Champaign

This page compares Illinois Institute of Technology (Kent) and University of Illinois—Urbana Champaign across admissions data, cost of attendance, and employment outcomes — plus cross-admit decision data from 20 applicants admitted to both.

Based on 20 applicants admitted to both schools, 75% chose to attend University of Illinois—Urbana Champaign. This cross-admit data reflects real enrollment decisions from verified law school applicants on LSD.Law.

In the U.S. News rankings, University of Illinois—Urbana Champaign is ranked #48 compared to #107 — a gap of 59 positions that often correlates with differences in employment outcomes and peer assessment scores.

There is a meaningful difference in admissions competitiveness: University of Illinois—Urbana Champaign has a median LSAT of 166 compared to 161, a gap of 5 points. This suggests applicants to University of Illinois—Urbana Champaign face a more competitive admissions pool.

Both schools are located in Illinois — Illinois Institute of Technology (Kent) in Chicago and University of Illinois—Urbana Champaign in Champaign — meaning graduates often compete in the same regional legal market.

Employment outcomes differ substantially: University of Illinois—Urbana Champaign places 34.0% of graduates into large law firm positions, compared to 10.3% for the other school. This 24 percentage point gap is significant for applicants targeting BigLaw careers.

On cost, Illinois Institute of Technology (Kent) has lower tuition at - per year compared to $36,500. Combined with employment rates of 87.2% (IIT-Kent) and 96.6% (UIUC), prospective students should weigh the cost-to-outcome ratio carefully.

Among cross-admitted applicants, Illinois Institute of Technology (Kent) offered a median scholarship of $135,000 compared to $45,000, a difference of $90,000 that may factor into enrollment decisions.