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Hofstra University vs New York Law School
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 (44 cross-admits)
44 total cross-admit decisions (all cycles)
Hofstra University is 150+ · NYLS is 150+ in the LSD rankings
See full LSD.Law school rankings →About this comparison
This page compares Hofstra University and New York Law School across admissions data, cost of attendance, and employment outcomes using official ABA 509 disclosures.
Both schools are closely ranked in U.S. News: #121 and #125, separated by just 4 positions, making cross-admit data especially useful for deciding between them.
Both schools are located in New York — Hofstra University in Hempstead and New York Law School in New York City — meaning graduates often compete in the same regional legal market.
Among cross-admitted applicants, Hofstra University offered a median scholarship of $189,750 compared to $166,578, a difference of $23,172 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 | Hofstra University | NYLS |
|---|---|---|
| USN Rank | #125 | #121 ▲ |
| LSD Rank | 150+ (0.001) | 150+ (0.002) ▲ |
| LSAT 25th | 154 | 154 |
| LSAT Median | 157 | 157 |
| LSAT 75th | 160 | 160 |
| GPA Median | 3.65 ▲ | 3.63 |
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 39.7% ▲ |
| Class Size | 263 | 409 |
| Yield Rate | 26.2% ▲ | 24.8% |
Financial Comparison
2025 ABA 509Tuition, scholarships, and debt burden at each school.
| Metric | Hofstra University | NYLS |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition (In-State) | $73,344 | $71,052 ▲ |
| Tuition (Out-of-State) | $73,344 | $71,052 ▲ |
| Median Grant | $35,793 | $40,000 ▲ |
| % Receiving Grants | 84.0% | 85.0% ▲ |
| Avg. Debt at Graduation | - | - |
Employment Outcomes
2024 ABA 509Post-graduation employment placement, salaries, and bar passage.
| Metric | Hofstra University | NYLS |
|---|---|---|
| BigLaw (501+) | 12.9% | 13.0% ▲ |
| Judicial Clerkships | 2.5% | 8.4% ▲ |
| Median Salary (Private) | $95,000 | - |
| Employment Rate | 93.5% ▲ | 91.6% |
| Bar Pass Rate | 78.9% | 81.9% ▲ |
Cross-Admit Decisions by Cycle
How cross-admit preferences have shifted over recent application cycles.
Hofstra University
NYLS
| Cycle | Split | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 |
40%
|
5 |
| 2021-2022 |
67%
|
6 |
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