University of Michigan vs New York University

This page compares University of Michigan and New York University across admissions data, cost of attendance, and employment outcomes — plus cross-admit decision data from 88 applicants admitted to both.

Based on 88 applicants admitted to both schools, 58% chose to attend New York University. 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: #8 and #8, separated by just 0 positions, making cross-admit data especially useful for deciding between them.

University of Michigan is significantly more selective, with an acceptance rate of 8.6% compared to New York University's 13.4%.

University of Michigan is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, while New York University is in New York City, New York. 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, University of Michigan has lower tuition at $76,108 per year compared to $83,952. Combined with employment rates of 95.0% (UMich) and 92.9% (NYU), prospective students should weigh the cost-to-outcome ratio carefully.

Among cross-admitted applicants, University of Michigan offered a median scholarship of $135,000 compared to $82,500, a difference of $52,500 that may factor into enrollment decisions.