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Side-by-side comparison of admissions, costs, and outcomes
Cross-Admit Decision Data
Of 17 applicants admitted to both schools:
Based on 17 self-reported cross-admit decisions from the last 5 cycles
View all-time data (37 cross-admits)
37 total cross-admit decisions (all cycles)
St. Thomas (Minnesota) is 75+ in the LSD rankings
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About this comparison
This page compares Mitchell Hamline and University of St. Thomas (Minnesota) across admissions data, cost of attendance, and employment outcomes using official ABA 509 disclosures.
In the U.S. News rankings, University of St. Thomas (Minnesota) is ranked #105 compared to #152 — a gap of 47 positions that often correlates with differences in employment outcomes and peer assessment scores.
There is a meaningful difference in admissions competitiveness: University of St. Thomas (Minnesota) has a median LSAT of 159 compared to 154, a gap of 5 points. This suggests applicants to University of St. Thomas (Minnesota) face a more competitive admissions pool.
Both schools are located in Minnesota — Mitchell Hamline in St Paul and University of St. Thomas (Minnesota) in Minneapolis — meaning graduates often compete in the same regional legal market.
Among cross-admitted applicants, Mitchell Hamline offered a median scholarship of $122,043 compared to $105,750, a difference of $16,293 that may factor into enrollment decisions.
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Admissions Comparison
2025 ABA 509How these schools compare on LSAT, GPA, selectivity, and class composition.
| Metric | Mitchell Hamline | St. Thomas (Minnesota) |
|---|---|---|
| USN Rank | #152 | #105 ▲ |
| LSD Rank | NR | 75+ (0.003) |
| LSAT 25th | 151 | 155 ▲ |
| LSAT Median | 154 | 159 ▲ |
| LSAT 75th | 158 | 162 ▲ |
| GPA Median | 3.29 | 3.72 ▲ |
| Acceptance Rate | 51.4% ▲ | 57.6% |
| Class Size | 364 | 168 |
| Yield Rate | 44.0% ▲ | 33.6% |
Financial Comparison
2025 ABA 509Tuition, scholarships, and debt burden at each school.
| Metric | Mitchell Hamline | St. Thomas (Minnesota) |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition (In-State) | $55,300 | $50,998 ▲ |
| Tuition (Out-of-State) | $55,300 | $50,998 ▲ |
| Median Grant | $34,730 ▲ | $26,865 |
| % Receiving Grants | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Avg. Debt at Graduation | - | - |
Employment Outcomes
2024 ABA 509Post-graduation employment placement, salaries, and bar passage.
| Metric | Mitchell Hamline | St. Thomas (Minnesota) |
|---|---|---|
| BigLaw (501+) | 1.5% | 2.5% ▲ |
| Judicial Clerkships | 13.1% | 22.0% ▲ |
| Median Salary (Private) | $100,000 ▲ | $91,250 |
| Employment Rate | 75.6% | 88.1% ▲ |
| Bar Pass Rate | 71.0% | 74.7% ▲ |
Cross-Admit Decisions by Cycle
How cross-admit preferences have shifted over recent application cycles.
| Cycle | Split | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-2021 |
80%
|
5 |
| 2008-2009 |
60%
|
5 |
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