Emory University vs University of Illinois—Urbana Champaign

This page compares Emory University and University of Illinois—Urbana Champaign 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, 68% chose to attend Emory University. This cross-admit data reflects real enrollment decisions from verified law school applicants on LSD.Law.

In the U.S. News rankings, Emory University is ranked #38 compared to #48 — a gap of 10 positions that often correlates with differences in employment outcomes and peer assessment scores.

Emory University is located in Atlanta, Georgia, while University of Illinois—Urbana Champaign is in Champaign, Illinois. 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, University of Illinois—Urbana Champaign has lower tuition at $36,500 per year compared to $69,510. Combined with employment rates of 92.0% (Emory University) and 96.6% (UIUC), prospective students should weigh the cost-to-outcome ratio carefully.

Among cross-admitted applicants, Emory University offered a median scholarship of $133,500 compared to $105,000, a difference of $28,500 that may factor into enrollment decisions.