This page compares University of Colorado—Boulder and George Washington University across admissions data, cost of attendance, and employment outcomes — plus cross-admit decision data from 21 applicants admitted to both.

Based on 21 applicants admitted to both schools, 62% chose to attend George Washington University. This cross-admit data reflects real enrollment decisions from verified law school applicants on LSD.Law.

In the U.S. News rankings, George Washington University is ranked #26 compared to #54 — a gap of 28 positions that often correlates with differences in employment outcomes and peer assessment scores.

There is a meaningful difference in admissions competitiveness: George Washington University has a median LSAT of 168 compared to 164, a gap of 4 points. This suggests applicants to George Washington University face a more competitive admissions pool.

University of Colorado—Boulder is located in Boulder, Colorado, while George Washington University is in Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C.. Regional placement matters: graduates tend to find employment near their law school, so location should factor into your decision alongside rankings and cost.

Employment outcomes differ substantially: George Washington University places 24.1% of graduates into large law firm positions, compared to 14.0% for the other school. This 10 percentage point gap is significant for applicants targeting BigLaw careers.

On cost, University of Colorado—Boulder has lower tuition at $35,992 per year compared to $75,420. Combined with employment rates of 98.1% (CUBoulder) and 96.8% (GW), prospective students should weigh the cost-to-outcome ratio carefully.

Among cross-admitted applicants, George Washington University offered a median scholarship of $102,000 compared to $55,000, a difference of $47,000 that may factor into enrollment decisions.