This page compares University of California—Davis and Loyola Marymount University—Los Angeles across admissions data, cost of attendance, and employment outcomes — plus cross-admit decision data from 30 applicants admitted to both.

Based on 30 applicants admitted to both schools, 80% chose to attend University of California—Davis. This cross-admit data reflects real enrollment decisions from verified law school applicants on LSD.Law.

In the U.S. News rankings, University of California—Davis is ranked #52 compared to #70 — a gap of 18 positions that often correlates with differences in employment outcomes and peer assessment scores.

University of California—Davis is significantly more selective, with an acceptance rate of 16.0% compared to Loyola Marymount University—Los Angeles's 26.1%.

Both schools are located in California — University of California—Davis in Davis and Loyola Marymount University—Los Angeles in Los Angeles — meaning graduates often compete in the same regional legal market.

On cost, University of California—Davis has lower tuition at $57,460 per year compared to $70,360. Combined with employment rates of 95.6% (UCD) and 91.0% (Loyola Marymount), prospective students should weigh the cost-to-outcome ratio carefully.

Among cross-admitted applicants who enrolled, those choosing Loyola Marymount University—Los Angeles reported a higher median scholarship — $142,500 versus $97,500 over three years — though aid is one of several factors behind the enrollment decision.