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Side-by-side comparison of admissions, costs, and outcomes
Cross-Admit Decision Data
Of 16 applicants admitted to both schools:
Based on 16 self-reported cross-admit decisions from the last 5 cycles
View all-time data (28 cross-admits)
28 total cross-admit decisions (all cycles)
GSU is Top 100 · UTKnoxville is Top 75 in the LSD rankings
See full LSD.Law school rankings →About this comparison
This page compares Georgia State University and University of Tennessee across admissions data, cost of attendance, and employment outcomes using official ABA 509 disclosures.
In the U.S. News rankings, University of Tennessee is ranked #55 compared to #79 — a gap of 24 positions that often correlates with differences in employment outcomes and peer assessment scores.
There is a meaningful difference in admissions competitiveness: University of Tennessee has a median LSAT of 164 compared to 160, a gap of 4 points. This suggests applicants to University of Tennessee face a more competitive admissions pool.
Georgia State University is located in Atlanta, Georgia, while University of Tennessee is in Knoxville, Tennessee. Regional placement matters: graduates tend to find employment near their law school, so location should factor into your decision alongside rankings and cost.
Among cross-admitted applicants, University of Tennessee offered a median scholarship of $52,500 compared to $18,375, a difference of $34,125 that may factor into enrollment decisions.
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Admissions Comparison
2025 ABA 509How these schools compare on LSAT, GPA, selectivity, and class composition.
| Metric | GSU | UTKnoxville |
|---|---|---|
| USN Rank | #79 | #55 ▲ |
| LSD Rank | Top 100 (0.004) | Top 75 (0.008) ▲ |
| LSAT 25th | 158 | 160 ▲ |
| LSAT Median | 160 | 164 ▲ |
| LSAT 75th | 163 | 166 ▲ |
| GPA Median | 3.64 | 3.89 ▲ |
| Acceptance Rate | 30.6% | 24.8% ▲ |
| Class Size | 237 | 140 |
| Yield Rate | 31.6% ▲ | 25.8% |
Financial Comparison
2025 ABA 509Tuition, scholarships, and debt burden at each school.
| Metric | GSU | UTKnoxville |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition (In-State) | $16,162 ▲ | $16,696 |
| Tuition (Out-of-State) | $37,886 | $35,140 ▲ |
| Median Grant | $7,776 | $10,550 ▲ |
| % Receiving Grants | 49.0% | 89.0% ▲ |
| Avg. Debt at Graduation | - | - |
Employment Outcomes
2024 ABA 509Post-graduation employment placement, salaries, and bar passage.
| Metric | GSU | UTKnoxville |
|---|---|---|
| BigLaw (501+) | 9.5% | 10.2% ▲ |
| Judicial Clerkships | 2.8% | 5.5% ▲ |
| Median Salary (Private) | $100,000 | $150,000 ▲ |
| Employment Rate | 91.0% | 92.1% ▲ |
| Bar Pass Rate | 90.0% | 91.9% ▲ |
Cross-Admit Decisions by Cycle
How cross-admit preferences have shifted over recent application cycles.
| Cycle | Split | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 |
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