Head-to-head · 13 cross-admits
When applicants got into both, 69% chose GW. Side-by-side on admissions, costs, and outcomes — sourced from 13 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 GW
Typical aid · ABA 509 · 2025
per yearCross-admits who enrolled · self-reported, 3-yr award
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Admissions
Rankings, LSAT/GPA, acceptance & yield 2025 ABA 509
Financial
Sticker price and scholarship aid 2025 ABA 509
Employment & outcomes
Post-graduation placement and bar passage 2025 ABA Employment
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Overview
About GW vs Pittsburgh
Across 13 applicants admitted to both schools and self-reporting on LSD, 69% enrolled at George Washington University and 31% at University of Pittsburgh.
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 University of Pittsburgh across admissions data, cost of attendance, and employment outcomes using official ABA 509 disclosures.
In the U.S. News rankings, George Washington University is ranked #26 compared to #77 — a gap of 51 positions that often correlates with differences in employment outcomes and peer assessment scores.
There is a meaningful difference in admissions competitiveness: George Washington University has a median LSAT of 168 compared to 160, a gap of 8 points. This suggests applicants to George Washington University face a more competitive admissions pool.
George Washington University is located in Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C., while University of Pittsburgh is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 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 Pittsburgh has lower tuition at $39,936 per year compared to $75,420. Combined with employment rates of 96.8% (GW) and 87.7% (Pittsburgh), prospective students should weigh the cost-to-outcome ratio carefully.
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