Georgetown University vs Vanderbilt University

This page compares Georgetown University and Vanderbilt University across admissions data, cost of attendance, and employment outcomes — plus cross-admit decision data from 48 applicants admitted to both.

Based on 48 applicants admitted to both schools, 77% 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 Vanderbilt University is in Nashville, Tennessee. 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, Vanderbilt University has lower tuition at $76,440 per year compared to $83,576. Combined with employment rates of 89.4% (GULC) and 94.6% (Vandy), prospective students should weigh the cost-to-outcome ratio carefully.

Among cross-admitted applicants, Vanderbilt University offered a median scholarship of $143,000 compared to $120,000, a difference of $23,000 that may factor into enrollment decisions.