This page compares Emory University and Georgetown University across admissions data, cost of attendance, and employment outcomes — plus cross-admit decision data from 46 applicants admitted to both.

Based on 46 applicants admitted to both schools, 98% chose to attend Georgetown University. This cross-admit data reflects real enrollment decisions from verified law school applicants on LSD.Law.

In the U.S. News rankings, Georgetown University is ranked #18 compared to #40 — a gap of 22 positions that often correlates with differences in employment outcomes and peer assessment scores.

There is a meaningful difference in admissions competitiveness: Georgetown University has a median LSAT of 171 compared to 166, a gap of 5 points. This suggests applicants to Georgetown University face a more competitive admissions pool.

Georgetown University is significantly more selective, with an acceptance rate of 15.8% compared to Emory University's 30.1%.

Emory University is located in Atlanta, Georgia, while Georgetown University is in Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C.. 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: Georgetown University places 54.9% of graduates into large law firm positions, compared to 29.5% for the other school. This 25 percentage point gap is significant for applicants targeting BigLaw careers.

On cost, Emory University has lower tuition at $69,510 per year compared to $83,576. Combined with employment rates of 91.5% (Emory University) and 96.2% (GULC), prospective students should weigh the cost-to-outcome ratio carefully.

Among cross-admitted applicants, Emory University offered a median scholarship of $138,000 compared to $115,000, a difference of $23,000 that may factor into enrollment decisions.