This page compares George Washington University and University of Colorado—Boulder 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, 64% 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.

George Washington University is located in Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C., while University of Colorado—Boulder is in Boulder, Colorado. 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 96.8% (GW) and 98.1% (CUBoulder), prospective students should weigh the cost-to-outcome ratio carefully.

Among cross-admitted applicants who enrolled, those choosing George Washington University reported a higher median scholarship — $105,000 versus $58,750 over three years — though aid is one of several factors behind the enrollment decision.