University of Colorado—Boulder vs University of Minnesota

This page compares University of Colorado—Boulder and University of Minnesota 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, 90% chose to attend University of Minnesota. This cross-admit data reflects real enrollment decisions from verified law school applicants on LSD.Law.

In the U.S. News rankings, University of Minnesota is ranked #20 compared to #46 — a gap of 26 positions that often correlates with differences in employment outcomes and peer assessment scores.

There is a meaningful difference in admissions competitiveness: University of Minnesota has a median LSAT of 171 compared to 164, a gap of 7 points. This suggests applicants to University of Minnesota face a more competitive admissions pool.

University of Colorado—Boulder is located in Boulder, Colorado, while University of Minnesota is in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 $51,440. Combined with employment rates of 89.9% (CUBoulder) and 95.2% (UMN), prospective students should weigh the cost-to-outcome ratio carefully.

Among cross-admitted applicants, University of Minnesota offered a median scholarship of $105,000 compared to $58,000, a difference of $47,000 that may factor into enrollment decisions.