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Head-to-head · 11 cross-admits

When applicants got into both, 64% chose UNL. Side-by-side on admissions, costs, and outcomes — sourced from 11 self-reported decisions and ABA 509 filings.

Choice, not ranking

These are decisions, not opinions. Scholarship offers, location, intended practice, and personal fit are all priced into the split.

11
cross-admits

Cross-admit decision

Of 11 applicants admitted to both schools
Last 5 cycles
University of Nebraska logo Chose UNL
64%
Chose Creighton University Creighton University logo
36%

Median scholarship (chose UNL)

$42,469 / yr

Median scholarship (chose Creighton University)

$112,500 / yr
View all-time (26 cross-admits)
65% chose UNL 35% chose Creighton University
Rank summary
UNL
#78
LSD
USN #62
Creighton University
NR
LSD
USN #144
LSD rank reflects where admitted applicants actually enroll. USN ranks come from US News.

Admissions

Rankings, LSAT/GPA, acceptance & yield
2026 ABA 509
Metric
University of Nebraska logo
UNL
Lincoln, Nebraska
Creighton University logo
Creighton University
Omaha, Nebraska
USN Rank
#62
#144
LSD Rank
75+ (0.004)
NR
LSAT 25th
-
-
LSAT Median
-
-
LSAT 75th
-
-
GPA Median
-
-
Acceptance Rate
-
-
Class Size
-
-
Yield Rate
-
-

Financial

Sticker price, scholarships, and debt burden
2026 ABA 509
Metric
University of Nebraska logo
UNL
Lincoln, Nebraska
Creighton University logo
Creighton University
Omaha, Nebraska
Tuition (In-State)
-
-
Tuition (Out-of-State)
-
-
Median Grant
-
-
% Receiving Grants
-
-
Avg. Debt at Graduation
-
-

Employment & outcomes

Post-graduation placement and bar passage
2025 ABA Employment
Metric
University of Nebraska logo
UNL
Lincoln, Nebraska
Creighton University logo
Creighton University
Omaha, Nebraska
BigLaw (501+)
7.7%
5.3%
Judicial Clerkships
7.7%
4.4%
Median Salary (Private)
-
-
Employment Rate
91.6%
91.2%
Bar Pass Rate
84.9%
71.2%

Overview

About UNL vs Creighton University

Across 11 applicants admitted to both schools and self-reporting on LSD, 64% enrolled at University of Nebraska and 36% at Creighton University.

These numbers reflect every factor that goes into a real decision: scholarship offers, geographic preference, intended practice area, and fit. Choosing one school doesn't mean it's "better" — it means the pool of cross-admits, weighing their options, ended up there more often. Pair this with the scholarship distribution and employment outcomes above for full context.

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Detailed comparison narrative

This page compares University of Nebraska and Creighton University across admissions data, cost of attendance, and employment outcomes using official ABA 509 disclosures.

In the U.S. News rankings, University of Nebraska is ranked #62 compared to #144 — a gap of 82 positions that often correlates with differences in employment outcomes and peer assessment scores.

Both schools are located in Nebraska — University of Nebraska in Lincoln and Creighton University in Omaha — meaning graduates often compete in the same regional legal market.

Among cross-admitted applicants, Creighton University offered a median scholarship of $112,500 compared to $42,469, a difference of $70,031 that may factor into enrollment decisions.