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Head-to-head · 10 cross-admits

When applicants got into both, 100% chose UNH. Side-by-side on admissions, costs, and outcomes — sourced from 10 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.

10
cross-admits

Cross-admit decision

Of 10 applicants admitted to both schools
Last 5 cycles
University of New Hampshire logo Chose UNH
100%
Chose New England New England Law | Boston logo
0%

Typical aid · ABA 509 · 2025

per year
$20,000
69.0% get a grant
$22,000 net tuition
$40,000
88.0% get a grant
$22,896 net tuition

Cross-admits who enrolled · self-reported, 3-yr award

$61,000
n = 10
—
n < 5
Rank summary
UNH
#80
LSD
USN #136
New England
#130
LSD
USN #168
LSD rank reflects where admitted applicants actually enroll. USN ranks come from US News.

Admissions

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

Financial

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

Employment & outcomes

Post-graduation placement and bar passage
2025 ABA Employment
Metric
University of New Hampshire logo
UNH
Concord, New Hampshire
New England Law | Boston logo
New England
Boston, Massachusetts
BigLaw (501+)
6.3%
1.5%
Federal Clerkships
0.0%
0.3%
State & Local Clerkships
3.1%
5.2%
Median Salary (Private)
-
-
Employment Rate
71.4%
71.9%
Bar Pass Rate
79.5%
79.2%

Overview

About UNH vs New England

Across 10 applicants admitted to both schools and self-reporting on LSD, 100% enrolled at University of New Hampshire and 0% at New England Law | Boston.

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 University of New Hampshire and New England Law | Boston 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.

University of New Hampshire is located in Concord, New Hampshire, while New England Law | Boston is in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 71.4% (UNH) and 71.9% (New England), prospective students should weigh the cost-to-outcome ratio carefully.