Indiana University - Bloomington vs University of Illinois—Urbana Champaign

This page compares Indiana University - Bloomington and University of Illinois—Urbana Champaign across admissions data, cost of attendance, and employment outcomes — plus cross-admit decision data from 38 applicants admitted to both.

Based on 38 applicants admitted to both schools, 50% chose to attend University of Illinois—Urbana Champaign. This cross-admit data reflects real enrollment decisions from verified law school applicants on LSD.Law.

Both schools are closely ranked in U.S. News: #46 and #48, separated by just 2 positions, making cross-admit data especially useful for deciding between them.

Indiana University - Bloomington is located in Bloomington, Indiana, while University of Illinois—Urbana Champaign is in Champaign, Illinois. Regional placement matters: graduates tend to find employment near their law school, so location should factor into your decision alongside rankings and cost.

Employment outcomes differ substantially: University of Illinois—Urbana Champaign places 34.0% of graduates into large law firm positions, compared to 17.2% for the other school. This 17 percentage point gap is significant for applicants targeting BigLaw careers.

Among cross-admitted applicants, Indiana University - Bloomington offered a median scholarship of $127,500 compared to $75,000, a difference of $52,500 that may factor into enrollment decisions.