This page compares Georgetown University and University of Minnesota across admissions data, cost of attendance, and employment outcomes — plus cross-admit decision data from 40 applicants admitted to both.

Based on 40 applicants admitted to both schools, 78% chose to attend Georgetown University. 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: #18 and #22, separated by just 4 positions, making cross-admit data especially useful for deciding between them.

Georgetown University is significantly more selective, with an acceptance rate of 15.8% compared to University of Minnesota's 26.7%.

Georgetown University is located in Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C., while University of Minnesota is in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 17.6% for the other school. This 37 percentage point gap is significant for applicants targeting BigLaw careers.

On cost, University of Minnesota has lower tuition at $51,440 per year compared to $83,576. Combined with employment rates of 96.2% (GULC) and 95.5% (UMN), prospective students should weigh the cost-to-outcome ratio carefully.

Among cross-admitted applicants who enrolled, those choosing University of Minnesota reported a higher median scholarship — $120,000 versus $108,750 over three years — though aid is one of several factors behind the enrollment decision.