This page compares Emory University and University of Alabama across admissions data, cost of attendance, and employment outcomes — plus cross-admit decision data from 24 applicants admitted to both.

Based on 24 applicants admitted to both schools, 54% chose to attend University of Alabama. 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: #40 and #40, separated by just 0 positions, making cross-admit data especially useful for deciding between them.

Emory University is located in Atlanta, Georgia, while University of Alabama is in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. 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: Emory University places 29.5% of graduates into large law firm positions, compared to 9.6% for the other school. This 20 percentage point gap is significant for applicants targeting BigLaw careers.

On cost, University of Alabama has lower tuition at $24,980 per year compared to $69,510. Combined with employment rates of 91.5% (Emory University) and 98.6% ('Bama), prospective students should weigh the cost-to-outcome ratio carefully.

Among cross-admitted applicants who enrolled, those choosing Emory University reported a higher median scholarship — $138,000 versus $105,000 over three years — though aid is one of several factors behind the enrollment decision.