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Head-to-head · 17 cross-admits

When applicants got into both, 71% chose GW. Side-by-side on admissions, costs, and outcomes — sourced from 17 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.

17
cross-admits
2
cycles
-20pt
YoY shift

Cross-admit decision

Of 17 applicants admitted to both schools
Last 5 cycles
George Washington University logo Chose GW
71%
Chose TAMU Texas A&M University logo
29%

Typical aid · ABA 509 · 2025

per year
$28,000
77.0% get a grant
$47,420 net tuition
$26,048
95.0% get a grant
$6,586 net tuition

Cross-admits who enrolled · self-reported, 3-yr award

$117,000
n = 11
n < 5

Trend · GW's share

2022–2023

Lowest cycle

40%

Highest cycle

60%
2 cycles
100 50 0 22 23 2022: 60% 2023: 40%
GW #32 · TAMU #38 LSD n≈5/yr

Admissions

Rankings, LSAT/GPA, acceptance & yield
2025 ABA 509
Metric
George Washington University logo
GW
Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C.
Texas A&M University logo
TAMU
Fort Worth, Texas
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

Sticker price and scholarship aid
2025 ABA 509
Metric
George Washington University logo
GW
Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C.
Texas A&M University logo
TAMU
Fort Worth, Texas
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%

Employment & outcomes

Post-graduation placement and bar passage
2025 ABA Employment
Metric
George Washington University logo
GW
Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C.
Texas A&M University logo
TAMU
Fort Worth, Texas
BigLaw (501+)
24.1%
14.5%
Federal Clerkships
2.6%
8.1%
State & Local Clerkships
7.2%
2.4%
Median Salary (Private)
-
-
Employment Rate
96.8%
99.2%
Bar Pass Rate
90.2%
96.0%

Overview

About GW vs TAMU

Across 17 applicants admitted to both schools and self-reporting on LSD, 71% enrolled at George Washington University and 29% at Texas A&M University. The split has shifted -20 points across the tracked cycles.

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 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.

On cost, Texas A&M University has lower tuition at $32,634 per year compared to $75,420. Combined with employment rates of 96.8% (GW) and 99.2% (TAMU), prospective students should weigh the cost-to-outcome ratio carefully.