Cornell University vs University of Texas at Austin

This page compares Cornell University and University of Texas at Austin across admissions data, cost of attendance, and employment outcomes — plus cross-admit decision data from 27 applicants admitted to both.

Based on 27 applicants admitted to both schools, 74% chose to attend Cornell University. 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: #14 and #18, separated by just 4 positions, making cross-admit data especially useful for deciding between them.

Cornell University is located in Ithaca, New York, while University of Texas at Austin is in Austin, Texas. 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: Cornell University places 71.9% of graduates into large law firm positions, compared to 42.5% for the other school. This 29 percentage point gap is significant for applicants targeting BigLaw careers.

Among cross-admitted applicants, Cornell University offered a median scholarship of $114,000 compared to $94,500, a difference of $19,500 that may factor into enrollment decisions.