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Florida State University vs University of Florida (Levin)
Side-by-side comparison of admissions, costs, and outcomes
View all-time data (154 cross-admits)
154 total cross-admit decisions (all cycles)
FSU is #44 · UF is #24 in the LSD rankings
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About this comparison
This page compares Florida State University and University of Florida (Levin) 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, 92% chose to attend University of Florida (Levin). 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: #38 and #38, separated by just 0 positions, making cross-admit data especially useful for deciding between them.
Both schools are located in Florida — Florida State University in Tallahassee and University of Florida (Levin) in Gainesville — meaning graduates often compete in the same regional legal market.
On cost, Florida State University has lower tuition at - per year compared to $19,139. Combined with employment rates of 91.1% (FSU) and 94.7% (UF), prospective students should weigh the cost-to-outcome ratio carefully.
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Admissions Comparison
2025 ABA 509How these schools compare on LSAT, GPA, selectivity, and class composition.
| Metric | FSU | UF |
|---|---|---|
| USN Rank | #38 | #38 |
| LSD Rank | #44 (0.010) | #24 (0.029) ▲ |
| LSAT 25th | 158 | 165 ▲ |
| LSAT Median | 166 | 169 ▲ |
| LSAT 75th | 167 | 170 ▲ |
| GPA Median | 3.93 ▲ | 3.91 |
| Acceptance Rate | 16.0% ▲ | 16.5% |
| Class Size | 153 | 229 |
| Yield Rate | 35.3% | 35.5% ▲ |
Financial Comparison
2025 ABA 509Tuition, scholarships, and debt burden at each school.
| Metric | FSU | UF |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition (In-State) | - ▲ | $19,139 |
| Tuition (Out-of-State) | - ▲ | $36,148 |
| Median Grant | $15,464 | $19,000 ▲ |
| % Receiving Grants | 78.0% | 88.0% ▲ |
| Avg. Debt at Graduation | - | - |
Employment Outcomes
2024 ABA 509Post-graduation employment placement, salaries, and bar passage.
| Metric | FSU | UF |
|---|---|---|
| BigLaw (501+) | 15.7% | 25.0% ▲ |
| Judicial Clerkships | 4.7% | 7.2% ▲ |
| Median Salary (Private) | $90,000 | $140,000 ▲ |
| Employment Rate | 91.1% | 94.7% ▲ |
| Bar Pass Rate | 87.2% | 88.5% ▲ |
Cross-Admit Decisions by Cycle
How cross-admit preferences have shifted over recent application cycles.
FSU
UF
| Cycle | Split | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-2024 |
14%
|
7 |
| 2022-2023 |
0%
|
5 |
| 2021-2022 |
17%
|
6 |
| 2018-2019 |
60%
|
5 |
| 2017-2018 |
20%
|
5 |
| 2016-2017 |
20%
|
5 |
| 2014-2015 |
33%
|
6 |
| 2012-2013 |
25%
|
8 |
| 2011-2012 |
30%
|
10 |
| 2010-2011 |
7%
|
15 |
| 2009-2010 |
10%
|
10 |
| 2008-2009 |
33%
|
9 |
| 2007-2008 |
17%
|
12 |
| 2006-2007 |
18%
|
11 |
| 2005-2006 |
0%
|
13 |
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