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Side-by-side comparison of admissions, costs, and outcomes
View all-time data (79 cross-admits)
79 total cross-admit decisions (all cycles)
L&C is 75+ · UO is 75+ in the LSD rankings
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About this comparison
This page compares Lewis And Clark College and University of Oregon across admissions data, cost of attendance, and employment outcomes — plus cross-admit decision data from 29 applicants admitted to both.
Based on 29 applicants admitted to both schools, 69% chose to attend Lewis And Clark College. This cross-admit data reflects real enrollment decisions from verified law school applicants on LSD.Law.
In the U.S. News rankings, University of Oregon is ranked #94 compared to #99 — a gap of 5 positions that often correlates with differences in employment outcomes and peer assessment scores.
Both schools are located in Oregon — Lewis And Clark College in Portland and University of Oregon in Eugene — meaning graduates often compete in the same regional legal market.
On cost, University of Oregon has lower tuition at $47,240 per year compared to $61,434. Combined with employment rates of 82.0% (L&C) and 87.2% (UO), prospective students should weigh the cost-to-outcome ratio carefully.
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Admissions Comparison
2025 ABA 509How these schools compare on LSAT, GPA, selectivity, and class composition.
| Metric | L&C | UO |
|---|---|---|
| USN Rank | #99 | #94 ▲ |
| LSD Rank | 75+ (0.003) ▲ | 75+ (0.002) |
| LSAT 25th | 158 ▲ | 157 |
| LSAT Median | 161 ▲ | 160 |
| LSAT 75th | 166 ▲ | 162 |
| GPA Median | 3.59 | 3.62 ▲ |
| Acceptance Rate | 54.7% ▲ | 55.0% |
| Class Size | 176 | 186 |
| Yield Rate | 27.6% ▲ | 18.2% |
Financial Comparison
2025 ABA 509Tuition, scholarships, and debt burden at each school.
| Metric | L&C | UO |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition (In-State) | $61,434 | $47,240 ▲ |
| Tuition (Out-of-State) | $61,434 | $59,495 ▲ |
| Median Grant | $26,000 ▲ | $25,000 |
| % Receiving Grants | 95.0% ▲ | 74.0% |
| Avg. Debt at Graduation | - | - |
Employment Outcomes
2024 ABA 509Post-graduation employment placement, salaries, and bar passage.
| Metric | L&C | UO |
|---|---|---|
| BigLaw (501+) | 2.6% | 3.0% ▲ |
| Judicial Clerkships | 8.8% | 12.8% ▲ |
| Median Salary (Private) | - | $85,000 |
| Employment Rate | 82.0% | 87.2% ▲ |
| Bar Pass Rate | 85.0% | 85.1% ▲ |
Cross-Admit Decisions by Cycle
How cross-admit preferences have shifted over recent application cycles.
| Cycle | Split | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 |
83%
|
6 |
| 2023-2024 |
71%
|
7 |
| 2022-2023 |
75%
|
8 |
| 2021-2022 |
40%
|
5 |
| 2013-2014 |
40%
|
5 |
| 2009-2010 |
100%
|
5 |
| 2005-2006 |
50%
|
6 |
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