This page compares University of Colorado—Boulder and University of California—Davis across admissions data, cost of attendance, and employment outcomes — plus cross-admit decision data from 28 applicants admitted to both.

Based on 28 applicants admitted to both schools, 50% chose to attend University of California—Davis. This cross-admit data reflects real enrollment decisions from verified law school applicants on LSD.Law.

Both schools are closely ranked in U.S. News: #52 and #54, separated by just 2 positions, making cross-admit data especially useful for deciding between them.

University of California—Davis is significantly more selective, with an acceptance rate of 16.0% compared to University of Colorado—Boulder's 27.6%.

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

On cost, University of Colorado—Boulder has lower tuition at $35,992 per year compared to $57,460. Combined with employment rates of 98.1% (CUBoulder) and 95.6% (UCD), prospective students should weigh the cost-to-outcome ratio carefully.

Among cross-admitted applicants who enrolled, those choosing University of California—Davis reported a higher median scholarship — $105,000 versus $53,259 over three years — though aid is one of several factors behind the enrollment decision.