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Side-by-side comparison of admissions, costs, and outcomes
Cross-Admit Decision Data
Of 18 applicants admitted to both schools:
Based on 18 self-reported cross-admit decisions from the last 5 cycles
View all-time data (20 cross-admits)
20 total cross-admit decisions (all cycles)
GW is #32 · TAMU is #38 in the LSD rankings
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About this comparison
This page compares George Washington University and Texas A&M University across admissions data, cost of attendance, and employment outcomes using official ABA 509 disclosures.
Both schools are closely ranked in U.S. News: #22 and #26, separated by just 4 positions, making cross-admit data especially useful for deciding between them.
Texas A&M University is significantly more selective, with an acceptance rate of 12.1% compared to George Washington University's 27.2%.
George Washington University is located in Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C., while Texas A&M University is in Fort Worth, 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: George Washington University places 30.0% of graduates into large law firm positions, compared to 19.1% for the other school. This 11 percentage point gap is significant for applicants targeting BigLaw careers.
On cost, Texas A&M University has lower tuition at $32,634 per year compared to $75,420. Combined with employment rates of 96.5% (GW) and 100.0% (TAMU), prospective students should weigh the cost-to-outcome ratio carefully.
Among cross-admitted applicants, George Washington University offered a median scholarship of $120,000 compared to $64,197, a difference of $55,803 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 | GW | TAMU |
|---|---|---|
| USN Rank | #26 | #22 ▲ |
| LSD Rank | #32 (0.013) ▲ | #38 (0.012) |
| LSAT 25th | 162 ▲ | 161 |
| LSAT Median | 168 | 169 ▲ |
| LSAT 75th | 170 | 170 |
| GPA Median | 3.86 | 4.00 ▲ |
| Acceptance Rate | 27.2% | 12.1% ▲ |
| Class Size | 612 | 128 |
| Yield Rate | 22.5% ▲ | 19.1% |
Financial Comparison
2025 ABA 509Tuition, scholarships, and debt burden at each school.
| Metric | GW | TAMU |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition (In-State) | $75,420 | $32,634 ▲ |
| Tuition (Out-of-State) | $75,420 | $48,522 ▲ |
| Median Grant | $28,000 ▲ | $26,048 |
| % Receiving Grants | 77.0% | 95.0% ▲ |
| Avg. Debt at Graduation | - | - |
Employment Outcomes
2024 ABA 509Post-graduation employment placement, salaries, and bar passage.
| Metric | GW | TAMU |
|---|---|---|
| BigLaw (501+) | 30.0% ▲ | 19.1% |
| Judicial Clerkships | 10.5% ▲ | 1.7% |
| Median Salary (Private) | $215,000 | - |
| Employment Rate | 96.5% | 100.0% ▲ |
| Bar Pass Rate | 90.2% | 96.0% ▲ |
Cross-Admit Decisions by Cycle
How cross-admit preferences have shifted over recent application cycles.
| Cycle | Split | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-2024 |
40%
|
5 |
| 2022-2023 |
60%
|
5 |
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