Head-to-head · 19 cross-admits
When applicants got into both, 100% chose UF. Side-by-side on admissions, costs, and outcomes — sourced from 19 self-reported decisions and ABA 509 filings.
Choice, not ranking
These are decisions, not opinions. Scholarship offers, location, intended practice, and personal fit are all priced into the split.
Cross-admit decision
Chose FIU
Median scholarship (chose FIU)
Median scholarship (chose UF)
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Admissions
Rankings, LSAT/GPA, acceptance & yield 2025 ABA 509
Financial
Sticker price and scholarship aid 2025 ABA 509
Employment & outcomes
Post-graduation placement and bar passage 2025 ABA Employment
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Overview
About FIU vs UF
Across 19 applicants admitted to both schools and self-reporting on LSD, 0% enrolled at Florida International University and 100% at University of Florida (Levin).
These numbers reflect every factor that goes into a real decision: scholarship offers, geographic preference, intended practice area, and fit. Choosing one school doesn't mean it's "better" — it means the pool of cross-admits, weighing their options, ended up there more often. Pair this with the scholarship distribution and employment outcomes above for full context.
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Detailed comparison narrative
This page compares Florida International University and University of Florida (Levin) across admissions data, cost of attendance, and employment outcomes using official ABA 509 disclosures.
In the U.S. News rankings, University of Florida (Levin) is ranked #34 compared to #77 — a gap of 43 positions that often correlates with differences in employment outcomes and peer assessment scores.
There is a meaningful difference in admissions competitiveness: University of Florida (Levin) has a median LSAT of 169 compared to 161, a gap of 8 points. This suggests applicants to University of Florida (Levin) face a more competitive admissions pool.
Both schools are located in Florida — Florida International University in MIami and University of Florida (Levin) in Gainesville — meaning graduates often compete in the same regional legal market.
On cost, Florida International University has lower tuition at - per year compared to $19,139. Combined with employment rates of 93.6% (FIU) and 94.0% (UF), prospective students should weigh the cost-to-outcome ratio carefully.
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