This page compares George Washington University and University of Texas at Austin across admissions data, cost of attendance, and employment outcomes — plus cross-admit decision data from 47 applicants admitted to both.

Based on 47 applicants admitted to both schools, 96% chose to attend University of Texas at Austin. This cross-admit data reflects real enrollment decisions from verified law school applicants on LSD.Law.

In the U.S. News rankings, University of Texas at Austin is ranked #16 compared to #26 — a gap of 10 positions that often correlates with differences in employment outcomes and peer assessment scores.

There is a meaningful difference in admissions competitiveness: University of Texas at Austin has a median LSAT of 172 compared to 168, a gap of 4 points. This suggests applicants to University of Texas at Austin face a more competitive admissions pool.

University of Texas at Austin is significantly more selective, with an acceptance rate of 14.0% compared to George Washington University's 27.2%.

George Washington University is located in Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C., while University of Texas at Austin is in Austin, 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: University of Texas at Austin places 39.3% of graduates into large law firm positions, compared to 24.1% for the other school. This 15 percentage point gap is significant for applicants targeting BigLaw careers.

On cost, University of Texas at Austin has lower tuition at $38,236 per year compared to $75,420. Combined with employment rates of 96.8% (GW) and 99.4% (UT), 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 $75,000, a difference of $45,000 that may factor into enrollment decisions.