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Head-to-head · 16 cross-admits

When applicants got into both, 81% chose GULC. Side-by-side on admissions, costs, and outcomes — sourced from 16 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.

16
cross-admits
2
cycles
-20pt
YoY shift

Cross-admit decision

Of 16 applicants admitted to both schools
Last 5 cycles
Georgetown University logo Chose GULC
81%
Chose TAMU Texas A&M University logo
19%

Typical aid · ABA 509 · 2025

per year
$35,000
61.0% get a grant
$48,576 net tuition
$26,048
95.0% get a grant
$6,586 net tuition

Cross-admits who enrolled · self-reported, 3-yr award

$120,000
n = 8
n < 5
View all-time (20 cross-admits)
85% chose GULC 15% chose TAMU

Trend · GULC's share

2024–2025

Lowest cycle

80%

Highest cycle

100%
2 cycles
100 50 0 24 25 2024: 100% 2025: 80%
GULC #15 · TAMU #38 LSD n≈5/yr

Admissions

Rankings, LSAT/GPA, acceptance & yield
2025 ABA 509
Metric
Georgetown University logo
GULC
Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C.
Texas A&M University logo
TAMU
Fort Worth, Texas
USN Rank
#18
#22
LSD Rank
#15 (0.177)
#38 (0.012)
LSAT 25th
166
161
LSAT Median
171
169
LSAT 75th
173
170
GPA Median
3.93
4.00
Acceptance Rate
15.8%
12.1%
Class Size
672
128
Yield Rate
28.7%
19.1%

Financial

Sticker price and scholarship aid
2025 ABA 509
Metric
Georgetown University logo
GULC
Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C.
Texas A&M University logo
TAMU
Fort Worth, Texas
Tuition (In-State)
$83,576
$32,634
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$83,576
$48,522
Median Grant
$35,000
$26,048
% Receiving Grants
61.0%
95.0%

Employment & outcomes

Post-graduation placement and bar passage
2025 ABA Employment
Metric
Georgetown University logo
GULC
Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C.
Texas A&M University logo
TAMU
Fort Worth, Texas
BigLaw (501+)
54.9%
14.5%
Federal Clerkships
5.0%
8.1%
State & Local Clerkships
4.3%
2.4%
Median Salary (Private)
-
-
Employment Rate
96.2%
99.2%
Bar Pass Rate
93.0%
96.0%

Overview

About GULC vs TAMU

Across 16 applicants admitted to both schools and self-reporting on LSD, 81% enrolled at Georgetown University and 19% at Texas A&M University. The split has shifted -20 points across the tracked cycles.

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 Georgetown University and Texas A&M University across admissions data, cost of attendance, and employment outcomes using official ABA 509 disclosures.

Both schools are closely ranked in U.S. News: #18 and #22, separated by just 4 positions, making cross-admit data especially useful for deciding between them.

Georgetown University is located in Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C., while Texas A&M University is in Fort Worth, Texas. Regional placement matters: graduates tend to find employment near their law school, so location should factor into your decision alongside rankings and cost.

Employment outcomes differ substantially: Georgetown University places 54.9% of graduates into large law firm positions, compared to 14.5% for the other school. This 40 percentage point gap is significant for applicants targeting BigLaw careers.

On cost, Texas A&M University has lower tuition at $32,634 per year compared to $83,576. Combined with employment rates of 96.2% (GULC) and 99.2% (TAMU), prospective students should weigh the cost-to-outcome ratio carefully.