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Head-to-head · 11 cross-admits

When applicants got into both, 91% chose UNH. Side-by-side on admissions, costs, and outcomes — sourced from 11 self-reported decisions and ABA 509 filings.

Choice, not ranking

These are decisions, not opinions. Scholarship offers, location, intended practice, and personal fit are all priced into the split.

11
cross-admits

Cross-admit decision

Of 11 applicants admitted to both schools
Last 5 cycles
New England Law | Boston logo Chose New England
9%
Chose UNH University of New Hampshire logo
91%

Median scholarship (chose New England)

$150,000 / yr

Median scholarship (chose UNH)

$63,250 / yr
Rank summary
New England
#123
LSD
USN #168
UNH
#89
LSD
USN #136
LSD rank reflects where admitted applicants actually enroll. USN ranks come from US News.

Admissions

Rankings, LSAT/GPA, acceptance & yield
2025 ABA 509
Metric
New England Law | Boston logo
New England
Boston, Massachusetts
University of New Hampshire logo
UNH
Concord, New Hampshire
USN Rank
#168
#136
LSD Rank
75+ (0.001)
75+ (0.003)
LSAT 25th
149
151
LSAT Median
153
155
LSAT 75th
157
159
GPA Median
3.37
3.50
Acceptance Rate
61.3%
52.0%
Class Size
451
248
Yield Rate
18.2%
32.4%

Financial

Sticker price and scholarship aid
2025 ABA 509
Metric
New England Law | Boston logo
New England
Boston, Massachusetts
University of New Hampshire logo
UNH
Concord, New Hampshire
Tuition (In-State)
$62,896
$42,000
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$62,896
$50,000
Median Grant
$40,000
$20,000
% Receiving Grants
88.0%
69.0%

Employment & outcomes

Post-graduation placement and bar passage
2025 ABA Employment
Metric
New England Law | Boston logo
New England
Boston, Massachusetts
University of New Hampshire logo
UNH
Concord, New Hampshire
BigLaw (501+)
1.5%
6.3%
Judicial Clerkships
5.5%
3.1%
Median Salary (Private)
-
-
Employment Rate
71.9%
71.4%
Bar Pass Rate
79.2%
79.5%

Overview

About New England vs UNH

Across 11 applicants admitted to both schools and self-reporting on LSD, 9% enrolled at New England Law | Boston and 91% at University of New Hampshire.

These numbers reflect every factor that goes into a real decision: scholarship offers, geographic preference, intended practice area, and fit. Choosing one school doesn't mean it's "better" — it means the pool of cross-admits, weighing their options, ended up there more often. Pair this with the scholarship distribution and employment outcomes above for full context.

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Detailed comparison narrative

This page compares New England Law | Boston and University of New Hampshire across admissions data, cost of attendance, and employment outcomes using official ABA 509 disclosures.

In the U.S. News rankings, University of New Hampshire is ranked #136 compared to #168 — a gap of 32 positions that often correlates with differences in employment outcomes and peer assessment scores.

New England Law | Boston is located in Boston, Massachusetts, while University of New Hampshire is in Concord, New Hampshire. 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 New Hampshire has lower tuition at $42,000 per year compared to $62,896. Combined with employment rates of 71.9% (New England) and 71.4% (UNH), prospective students should weigh the cost-to-outcome ratio carefully.

Among cross-admitted applicants, New England Law | Boston offered a median scholarship of $150,000 compared to $63,250, a difference of $86,750 that may factor into enrollment decisions.