This page compares Ohio State University and Indiana University - Bloomington 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 Ohio State University. This cross-admit data reflects real enrollment decisions from verified law school applicants on LSD.Law.

In the U.S. News rankings, Ohio State University is ranked #30 compared to #49 — a gap of 19 positions that often correlates with differences in employment outcomes and peer assessment scores.

There is a meaningful difference in admissions competitiveness: Ohio State University has a median LSAT of 168 compared to 164, a gap of 4 points. This suggests applicants to Ohio State University face a more competitive admissions pool.

Ohio State University is located in Columbus , Ohio, while Indiana University - Bloomington is in Bloomington, Indiana. 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, Ohio State University has lower tuition at $50,902 per year compared to $58,000. Combined with employment rates of 93.0% (OSU) and 91.5% (IU), prospective students should weigh the cost-to-outcome ratio carefully.

Among cross-admitted applicants who enrolled, those choosing Indiana University - Bloomington reported a higher median scholarship — $150,000 versus $104,015 over three years — though aid is one of several factors behind the enrollment decision.