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Indiana University - Bloomington vs University of Wisconsin
Side-by-side comparison of admissions, costs, and outcomes
Cross-Admit Decision Data
Of 20 applicants admitted to both schools:
Based on 20 self-reported cross-admit decisions from the last 5 cycles
View all-time data (57 cross-admits)
57 total cross-admit decisions (all cycles)
IU is #36 · UWisconsin is #28 in the LSD rankings
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This page compares Indiana University - Bloomington and University of Wisconsin across admissions data, cost of attendance, and employment outcomes — plus cross-admit decision data from 20 applicants admitted to both.
Based on 20 applicants admitted to both schools, 70% chose to attend University of Wisconsin. This cross-admit data reflects real enrollment decisions from verified law school applicants on LSD.Law.
In the U.S. News rankings, University of Wisconsin is ranked #28 compared to #46 — a gap of 18 positions that often correlates with differences in employment outcomes and peer assessment scores.
University of Wisconsin is significantly more selective, with an acceptance rate of 19.1% compared to Indiana University - Bloomington's 35.8%.
Indiana University - Bloomington is located in Bloomington, Indiana, while University of Wisconsin is in Madison, Wisconsin. Regional placement matters: graduates tend to find employment near their law school, so location should factor into your decision alongside rankings and cost.
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Admissions Comparison
2025 ABA 509How these schools compare on LSAT, GPA, selectivity, and class composition.
| Metric | IU | UWisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| USN Rank | #46 | #28 ▲ |
| LSD Rank | #36 (0.014) | #28 (0.028) ▲ |
| LSAT 25th | 158 | 161 ▲ |
| LSAT Median | 164 | 167 ▲ |
| LSAT 75th | 166 | 169 ▲ |
| GPA Median | 3.91 ▲ | 3.81 |
| Acceptance Rate | 35.8% | 19.1% ▲ |
| Class Size | 186 | 224 |
| Yield Rate | 28.4% | 46.4% ▲ |
Financial Comparison
2025 ABA 509Tuition, scholarships, and debt burden at each school.
| Metric | IU | UWisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition (In-State) | $36,950 | $36,526 ▲ |
| Tuition (Out-of-State) | $58,000 | $53,640 ▲ |
| Median Grant | $33,000 | $35,000 ▲ |
| % Receiving Grants | 100.0% ▲ | 94.0% |
| Avg. Debt at Graduation | - | - |
Employment Outcomes
2024 ABA 509Post-graduation employment placement, salaries, and bar passage.
| Metric | IU | UWisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| BigLaw (501+) | 17.2% ▲ | 12.5% |
| Judicial Clerkships | 12.1% ▲ | 5.7% |
| Median Salary (Private) | $100,000 | - |
| Employment Rate | 91.9% | 93.5% ▲ |
| Bar Pass Rate | 87.4% ▲ | 80.0% |
Cross-Admit Decisions by Cycle
How cross-admit preferences have shifted over recent application cycles.
IU
UWisconsin
| Cycle | Split | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 |
20%
|
5 |
| 2021-2022 |
33%
|
9 |
| 2020-2021 |
0%
|
7 |
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