Which has a higher LSAT median, DePaul University or Loyola University—Chicago?

Loyola University—Chicago has a higher median LSAT of 161, compared to 158. This is a difference of 3 points.

Which school has better BigLaw placement, DePaul University or Loyola University—Chicago?

Loyola University—Chicago places 16.0% of graduates into large law firms (501+ attorneys), compared to 7.8% for the other school.

DePaul University vs Loyola University—Chicago

Q: When admitted to both DePaul University and Loyola University—Chicago, which do students choose?

Of 22 applicants admitted to both schools, 91% chose Loyola University—Chicago. This is based on cross-admit decisions self-reported by LSD.Law users.

Side-by-side comparison of admissions, costs, and outcomes

Cross-Admit Decision Data

Of 22 applicants admitted to both schools:

Chose DePaul Chose Loyola University

91%

Median scholarship: $105,000 Median scholarship: $105,000

Based on 22 self-reported cross-admit decisions from the last 5 cycles

View all-time data (61 cross-admits)

12% chose DePaul 89% chose Loyola University

61 total cross-admit decisions (all cycles)

DePaul is 150+ · Loyola University is Top 100 in the LSD rankings

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About this comparison

This page compares DePaul University and Loyola University—Chicago across admissions data, cost of attendance, and employment outcomes — plus cross-admit decision data from 22 applicants admitted to both.

Based on 22 applicants admitted to both schools, 91% chose to attend Loyola University—Chicago. This cross-admit data reflects real enrollment decisions from verified law school applicants on LSD.Law.

In the U.S. News rankings, Loyola University—Chicago is ranked #79 compared to #133 — a gap of 54 positions that often correlates with differences in employment outcomes and peer assessment scores.

Both schools are located in Illinois — DePaul University in Chicago and Loyola University—Chicago in Chicago — meaning graduates often compete in the same regional legal market.

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Admissions Comparison

2025 ABA 509

How these schools compare on LSAT, GPA, selectivity, and class composition.

Metric	DePaul	Loyola University
USN Rank	#133	#79 ▲
LSD Rank	150+ (0.001)	Top 100 (0.005) ▲
LSAT 25th	154	159 ▲
LSAT Median	158	161 ▲
LSAT 75th	160	163 ▲
GPA Median	3.61	3.70 ▲
Acceptance Rate	34.8%	28.2% ▲
Class Size	186	296
Yield Rate	20.1%	24.3% ▲

Financial Comparison

2025 ABA 509

Tuition, scholarships, and debt burden at each school.

Metric	DePaul	Loyola University
Tuition (In-State)	$55,328 ▲	$58,670
Tuition (Out-of-State)	$55,328 ▲	$58,670
Median Grant	$34,950 ▲	$30,000
% Receiving Grants	99.0% ▲	94.0%
Avg. Debt at Graduation	-	-

Employment Outcomes

2024 ABA 509

Post-graduation employment placement, salaries, and bar passage.

Metric	DePaul	Loyola University
BigLaw (501+)	7.8%	16.0% ▲
Judicial Clerkships	2.2%	3.1% ▲
Median Salary (Private)	$90,000	$130,000 ▲
Employment Rate	86.6%	92.9% ▲
Bar Pass Rate	76.0%	80.0% ▲