Georgetown University vs University of California—Berkeley

This page compares Georgetown University and University of California—Berkeley across admissions data, cost of attendance, and employment outcomes — plus cross-admit decision data from 60 applicants admitted to both.

Based on 60 applicants admitted to both schools, 85% chose to attend University of California—Berkeley. 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: #13 and #14, separated by just 1 positions, making cross-admit data especially useful for deciding between them.

Georgetown University is located in Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C., while University of California—Berkeley is in Berkeley, California. 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 California—Berkeley has lower tuition at $62,532 per year compared to $83,576. Combined with employment rates of 89.4% (GULC) and 93.6% (UCBerkeley), prospective students should weigh the cost-to-outcome ratio carefully.

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.