Loyola Marymount University—Los Angeles vs University of California (Hastings)

This page compares Loyola Marymount University—Los Angeles and University of California (Hastings) across admissions data, cost of attendance, and employment outcomes — plus cross-admit decision data from 32 applicants admitted to both.

Based on 32 applicants admitted to both schools, 59% chose to attend Loyola Marymount University—Los Angeles. This cross-admit data reflects real enrollment decisions from verified law school applicants on LSD.Law.

In the U.S. News rankings, Loyola Marymount University—Los Angeles is ranked #71 compared to #88 — a gap of 17 positions that often correlates with differences in employment outcomes and peer assessment scores.

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

On cost, University of California (Hastings) has lower tuition at $49,383 per year compared to $70,360. Combined with employment rates of 93.2% (Loyola Marymount) and 51.3% (UCHastings), prospective students should weigh the cost-to-outcome ratio carefully.

Among cross-admitted applicants, Loyola Marymount University—Los Angeles offered a median scholarship of $142,500 compared to $75,000, a difference of $67,500 that may factor into enrollment decisions.