Which has a higher LSAT median, University of Kansas or Washburn University?

University of Kansas has a higher median LSAT of 162, compared to 155. This is a difference of 7 points.

Which school has better BigLaw placement, University of Kansas or Washburn University?

University of Kansas places 10.2% of graduates into large law firms (501+ attorneys), compared to 2.1% for the other school.

University of Kansas vs Washburn University

Side-by-side comparison of admissions, costs, and outcomes

Cross-Admit Decision Data

Of 11 applicants admitted to both schools:

Chose Kansas Chose Washburn University

73%

27%

Median scholarship: $50,541 Median scholarship: $69,277

Based on 11 self-reported cross-admit decisions from the last 5 cycles

View all-time data (27 cross-admits)

70% chose Kansas 30% chose Washburn University

27 total cross-admit decisions (all cycles)

Kansas is Top 75 · Washburn University is Top 150 in the LSD rankings

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About this comparison

This page compares University of Kansas and Washburn University across admissions data, cost of attendance, and employment outcomes using official ABA 509 disclosures.

In the U.S. News rankings, University of Kansas is ranked #50 compared to #121 — a gap of 71 positions that often correlates with differences in employment outcomes and peer assessment scores.

There is a meaningful difference in admissions competitiveness: University of Kansas has a median LSAT of 162 compared to 155, a gap of 7 points. This suggests applicants to University of Kansas face a more competitive admissions pool.

Both schools are located in Kansas — University of Kansas in Lawrence and Washburn University in Topeka — meaning graduates often compete in the same regional legal market.

Among cross-admitted applicants, Washburn University offered a median scholarship of $69,277 compared to $50,541, a difference of $18,736 that may factor into enrollment decisions.

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Admissions Comparison

2025 ABA 509

How these schools compare on LSAT, GPA, selectivity, and class composition.

Metric	Kansas	Washburn University
USN Rank	#50 ▲	#121
LSD Rank	Top 75 (0.007) ▲	Top 150 (0.003)
LSAT 25th	158 ▲	151
LSAT Median	162 ▲	155
LSAT 75th	164 ▲	159
GPA Median	3.85 ▲	3.68
Acceptance Rate	39.1% ▲	46.5%
Class Size	122	137
Yield Rate	25.1%	53.3% ▲

Financial Comparison

2025 ABA 509

Tuition, scholarships, and debt burden at each school.

Metric	Kansas	Washburn University
Tuition (In-State)	-	-
Tuition (Out-of-State)	-	-
Median Grant	$15,000	$15,000
% Receiving Grants	85.0% ▲	80.0%
Avg. Debt at Graduation	-	-

Employment Outcomes

2024 ABA 509

Post-graduation employment placement, salaries, and bar passage.

Metric	Kansas	Washburn University
BigLaw (501+)	10.2% ▲	2.1%
Judicial Clerkships	8.5% ▲	6.3%
Median Salary (Private)	$93,000 ▲	$77,500
Employment Rate	96.6% ▲	93.7%
Bar Pass Rate	92.2% ▲	71.1%