Head-to-head · 14 cross-admits
When applicants got into both, 64% chose DU. Side-by-side on admissions, costs, and outcomes — sourced from 14 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.
Cross-admit decision
Chose DU
Typical aid · ABA 509 · 2025
per yearCross-admits who enrolled · self-reported, 3-yr award
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Admissions
Rankings, LSAT/GPA, acceptance & yield 2025 ABA 509
Financial
Sticker price and scholarship aid 2025 ABA 509
Employment & outcomes
Post-graduation placement and bar passage 2025 ABA Employment
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Overview
About DU vs Seattle
Across 14 applicants admitted to both schools and self-reporting on LSD, 64% enrolled at University of Denver and 36% at Seattle 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 Denver and Seattle University across admissions data, cost of attendance, and employment outcomes using official ABA 509 disclosures.
In the U.S. News rankings, University of Denver is ranked #91 compared to #128 — a gap of 37 positions that often correlates with differences in employment outcomes and peer assessment scores.
University of Denver is located in Denver, Colorado, while Seattle University is in Seattle, Washington. 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, Seattle University has lower tuition at - per year compared to $63,390. Combined with employment rates of 87.7% (DU) and 86.8% (Seattle), prospective students should weigh the cost-to-outcome ratio carefully.
Among cross-admitted applicants who enrolled, those choosing Seattle University reported a higher median scholarship — $150,660 versus $135,000 over three years — though aid is one of several factors behind the enrollment decision.
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