Head-to-head · 16 cross-admits
When applicants got into both, 69% chose GU. Side-by-side on admissions, costs, and outcomes — sourced from 16 self-reported decisions and ABA 509 filings.
Choice, not ranking
These are decisions, not opinions. Scholarship offers, location, intended practice, and personal fit are all priced into the split.
Cross-admit decision
Chose GU
Median scholarship (chose GU)
Median scholarship (chose UO)
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Admissions
Rankings, LSAT/GPA, acceptance & yield 2025 ABA 509
Financial
Sticker price, scholarships, and debt burden 2025 ABA 509
Employment & outcomes
Post-graduation placement and bar passage 2024 ABA Employment
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Overview
About GU vs UO
Across 16 applicants admitted to both schools and self-reporting on LSD, 69% enrolled at Gonzaga University and 31% at University of Oregon.
These numbers reflect every factor that goes into a real decision: scholarship offers, geographic preference, intended practice area, and fit. Choosing one school doesn't mean it's "better" — it means the pool of cross-admits, weighing their options, ended up there more often. Pair this with the scholarship distribution and employment outcomes above for full context.
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Detailed comparison narrative
This page compares Gonzaga University and University of Oregon across admissions data, cost of attendance, and employment outcomes using official ABA 509 disclosures.
In the U.S. News rankings, University of Oregon is ranked #91 compared to #144 — a gap of 53 positions that often correlates with differences in employment outcomes and peer assessment scores.
There is a meaningful difference in admissions competitiveness: University of Oregon has a median LSAT of 160 compared to 155, a gap of 5 points. This suggests applicants to University of Oregon face a more competitive admissions pool.
Gonzaga University is located in Spokane, Washington, while University of Oregon is in Eugene, Oregon. 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 Oregon has lower tuition at $47,240 per year compared to $57,962. Combined with employment rates of 77.7% (GU) and 87.2% (UO), prospective students should weigh the cost-to-outcome ratio carefully.
Among cross-admitted applicants, Gonzaga University offered a median scholarship of $105,750 compared to $60,000, a difference of $45,750 that may factor into enrollment decisions.