University of Michigan vs University of California—Los Angeles

This page compares University of Michigan and University of California—Los Angeles across admissions data, cost of attendance, and employment outcomes — plus cross-admit decision data from 69 applicants admitted to both.

Based on 69 applicants admitted to both schools, 84% chose to attend University of Michigan. 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 #12, separated by just 4 positions, making cross-admit data especially useful for deciding between them.

University of Michigan is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, while University of California—Los Angeles is in Los Angeles, California. 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 California—Los Angeles has lower tuition at $59,084 per year compared to $76,108. Combined with employment rates of 95.0% (UMich) and 94.4% (UCLA), 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 $76,123, a difference of $58,877 that may factor into enrollment decisions.