This page compares University of Chicago and George Washington University across admissions data, cost of attendance, and employment outcomes — plus cross-admit decision data from 22 applicants admitted to both.

Based on 22 applicants admitted to both schools, 100% chose to attend University of Chicago. This cross-admit data reflects real enrollment decisions from verified law school applicants on LSD.Law.

In the U.S. News rankings, University of Chicago is ranked #2 compared to #26 — 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 Chicago has a median LSAT of 174 compared to 168, a gap of 6 points. This suggests applicants to University of Chicago face a more competitive admissions pool.

University of Chicago is significantly more selective, with an acceptance rate of 9.7% compared to George Washington University's 27.2%.

University of Chicago is located in Chicago, Illinois, while George Washington University is in Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C.. 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: University of Chicago places 59.7% of graduates into large law firm positions, compared to 24.1% for the other school. This 36 percentage point gap is significant for applicants targeting BigLaw careers.

On cost, George Washington University has lower tuition at $75,420 per year compared to $83,316. Combined with employment rates of 98.1% (UC) and 96.8% (GW), prospective students should weigh the cost-to-outcome ratio carefully.