This page compares Emory University and University of Texas at Austin across admissions data, cost of attendance, and employment outcomes — plus cross-admit decision data from 34 applicants admitted to both.

Based on 34 applicants admitted to both schools, 97% chose to attend University of Texas at Austin. This cross-admit data reflects real enrollment decisions from verified law school applicants on LSD.Law.

In the U.S. News rankings, University of Texas at Austin is ranked #16 compared to #40 — a gap of 24 positions that often correlates with differences in employment outcomes and peer assessment scores.

There is a meaningful difference in admissions competitiveness: University of Texas at Austin has a median LSAT of 172 compared to 166, a gap of 6 points. This suggests applicants to University of Texas at Austin face a more competitive admissions pool.

University of Texas at Austin is significantly more selective, with an acceptance rate of 14.0% compared to Emory University's 30.1%.

Emory University is located in Atlanta, Georgia, while University of Texas at Austin is in Austin, Texas. 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 Texas at Austin has lower tuition at $38,236 per year compared to $69,510. Combined with employment rates of 91.5% (Emory University) and 99.4% (UT), prospective students should weigh the cost-to-outcome ratio carefully.

Among cross-admitted applicants, Emory University offered a median scholarship of $159,000 compared to $91,566, a difference of $67,434 that may factor into enrollment decisions.