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Side-by-side comparison of admissions, costs, and outcomes
Cross-Admit Decision Data
Of 16 applicants admitted to both schools:
Based on 16 self-reported cross-admit decisions from the last 5 cycles
View all-time data (40 cross-admits)
40 total cross-admit decisions (all cycles)
L&C is Top 100 · Seattle is 150+ in the LSD rankings
See full LSD.Law school rankings →About this comparison
This page compares Lewis And Clark College and Seattle University across admissions data, cost of attendance, and employment outcomes using official ABA 509 disclosures.
In the U.S. News rankings, Lewis And Clark College is ranked #99 compared to #127 — a gap of 28 positions that often correlates with differences in employment outcomes and peer assessment scores.
Lewis And Clark College is located in Portland, Oregon, while Seattle University is in Seattle, Washington. 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, Seattle University has lower tuition at - per year compared to $61,434. Combined with employment rates of 82.0% (L&C) and 87.9% (Seattle), prospective students should weigh the cost-to-outcome ratio carefully.
Among cross-admitted applicants, Seattle University offered a median scholarship of $120,000 compared to $70,500, a difference of $49,500 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 | L&C | Seattle |
|---|---|---|
| USN Rank | #99 ▲ | #127 |
| LSD Rank | Top 100 (0.004) ▲ | 150+ (0.001) |
| LSAT 25th | 158 ▲ | 155 |
| LSAT Median | 161 ▲ | 159 |
| LSAT 75th | 166 ▲ | 162 |
| GPA Median | 3.59 | 3.60 ▲ |
| Acceptance Rate | 54.7% | 38.9% ▲ |
| Class Size | 176 | 209 |
| Yield Rate | 27.6% ▲ | 23.3% |
Financial Comparison
2025 ABA 509Tuition, scholarships, and debt burden at each school.
| Metric | L&C | Seattle |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition (In-State) | $61,434 | - ▲ |
| Tuition (Out-of-State) | $61,434 | - ▲ |
| Median Grant | $26,000 | $30,000 ▲ |
| % Receiving Grants | 95.0% ▲ | 87.0% |
| Avg. Debt at Graduation | - | - |
Employment Outcomes
2024 ABA 509Post-graduation employment placement, salaries, and bar passage.
| Metric | L&C | Seattle |
|---|---|---|
| BigLaw (501+) | 2.6% | 2.9% ▲ |
| Judicial Clerkships | 8.8% ▲ | 7.3% |
| Median Salary (Private) | - | $100,000 |
| Employment Rate | 82.0% | 87.9% ▲ |
| Bar Pass Rate | 85.0% ▲ | 78.7% |
Cross-Admit Decisions by Cycle
How cross-admit preferences have shifted over recent application cycles.
| Cycle | Split | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 |
80%
|
5 |
| 2022-2023 |
60%
|
5 |
| 2011-2012 |
60%
|
5 |
| 2009-2010 |
50%
|
6 |
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