University of Iowa vs Indiana University - Bloomington

This page compares University of Iowa and Indiana University - Bloomington 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, 59% chose to attend Indiana University - Bloomington. This cross-admit data reflects real enrollment decisions from verified law school applicants on LSD.Law.

In the U.S. News rankings, University of Iowa is ranked #36 compared to #46 — a gap of 10 positions that often correlates with differences in employment outcomes and peer assessment scores.

University of Iowa is located in Iowa City, Iowa, while Indiana University - Bloomington is in Bloomington, Indiana. 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 Iowa has lower tuition at $30,944 per year compared to $36,950. Combined with employment rates of 93.8% (UofI) and 91.9% (IU), prospective students should weigh the cost-to-outcome ratio carefully.

Among cross-admitted applicants, Indiana University - Bloomington offered a median scholarship of $150,000 compared to $111,376, a difference of $38,624 that may factor into enrollment decisions.