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Georgetown University vs New York University

Side-by-side comparison of admissions, costs, and outcomes

Cross-Admit Decision Data

Of 120 applicants admitted to both schools:

11%
89%
Median scholarship: $120,000 Median scholarship: $105,000

Based on 120 self-reported cross-admit decisions from the last 5 cycles

View all-time data (565 cross-admits)
9% chose GULC 91% chose NYU

565 total cross-admit decisions (all cycles)

GULC is #14 · NYU is #8 in the LSD rankings

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About this comparison

This page compares Georgetown University and New York University across admissions data, cost of attendance, and employment outcomes — plus cross-admit decision data from 120 applicants admitted to both.

Based on 120 applicants admitted to both schools, 89% chose to attend New York University. This cross-admit data reflects real enrollment decisions from verified law school applicants on LSD.Law.

In the U.S. News rankings, New York University is ranked #8 compared to #14 — a gap of 6 positions that often correlates with differences in employment outcomes and peer assessment scores.

Georgetown University is located in Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C., while New York University is in New York City, New York. Regional placement matters: graduates tend to find employment near their law school, so location should factor into your decision alongside rankings and cost.

Among cross-admitted applicants, Georgetown University offered a median scholarship of $120,000 compared to $105,000, a difference of $15,000 that may factor into enrollment decisions.

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Admissions Comparison

2025 ABA 509

How these schools compare on LSAT, GPA, selectivity, and class composition.

Metric GULC NYU
USN Rank #14 #8
LSD Rank #14 (0.200) #8 (1.509)
LSAT 25th 166 169
LSAT Median 171 172
LSAT 75th 173 174
GPA Median 3.93 3.92
Acceptance Rate 15.8% 13.4%
Class Size 672 452
Yield Rate 28.7% 30.4%

Financial Comparison

2025 ABA 509

Tuition, scholarships, and debt burden at each school.

Metric GULC NYU
Tuition (In-State) $83,576 $83,952
Tuition (Out-of-State) $83,576 $83,952
Median Grant $35,000 $20,000
% Receiving Grants 61.0% 66.0%
Avg. Debt at Graduation - -

Employment Outcomes

2024 ABA 509

Post-graduation employment placement, salaries, and bar passage.

Metric GULC NYU
BigLaw (501+) 54.6% 54.1%
Judicial Clerkships 8.9% 7.1%
Median Salary (Private) - -
Employment Rate 89.4% 92.9%
Bar Pass Rate 93.0% 96.7%

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