Georgetown University vs University of Texas at Austin

This page compares Georgetown University and University of Texas at Austin across admissions data, cost of attendance, and employment outcomes — plus cross-admit decision data from 71 applicants admitted to both.

Based on 71 applicants admitted to both schools, 54% 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: #14 and #14, separated by just 0 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 Texas at Austin is in Austin, 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 54.6% of graduates into large law firm positions, compared to 42.5% for the other school. This 12 percentage point gap is significant for applicants targeting BigLaw careers.

Among cross-admitted applicants, Georgetown University offered a median scholarship of $120,000 compared to $100,988, a difference of $19,012 that may factor into enrollment decisions.