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Side-by-side comparison of admissions, costs, and outcomes
Cross-Admit Decision Data
Of 14 applicants admitted to both schools:
Based on 14 self-reported cross-admit decisions from the last 5 cycles
View all-time data (38 cross-admits)
38 total cross-admit decisions (all cycles)
NYLS is 150+ · Seton Hall is Top 100 in the LSD rankings
See full LSD.Law school rankings →About this comparison
This page compares New York Law School and Seton Hall University across admissions data, cost of attendance, and employment outcomes using official ABA 509 disclosures.
In the U.S. News rankings, Seton Hall University is ranked #71 compared to #121 — a gap of 50 positions that often correlates with differences in employment outcomes and peer assessment scores.
There is a meaningful difference in admissions competitiveness: Seton Hall University has a median LSAT of 161 compared to 157, a gap of 4 points. This suggests applicants to Seton Hall University face a more competitive admissions pool.
New York Law School is located in New York City, New York, while Seton Hall University is in Newark, New Jersey. Regional placement matters: graduates tend to find employment near their law school, so location should factor into your decision alongside rankings and cost.
Among cross-admitted applicants, New York Law School offered a median scholarship of $169,000 compared to $105,000, a difference of $64,000 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 | NYLS | Seton Hall |
|---|---|---|
| USN Rank | #121 | #71 ▲ |
| LSD Rank | 150+ (0.002) | Top 100 (0.004) ▲ |
| LSAT 25th | 154 | 158 ▲ |
| LSAT Median | 157 | 161 ▲ |
| LSAT 75th | 160 | 164 ▲ |
| GPA Median | 3.63 | 3.71 ▲ |
| Acceptance Rate | 39.7% | 34.3% ▲ |
| Class Size | 409 | 302 |
| Yield Rate | 24.8% | 32.3% ▲ |
Financial Comparison
2025 ABA 509Tuition, scholarships, and debt burden at each school.
| Metric | NYLS | Seton Hall |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition (In-State) | $71,052 | $69,660 ▲ |
| Tuition (Out-of-State) | $71,052 | $69,660 ▲ |
| Median Grant | $40,000 | $40,000 |
| % Receiving Grants | 85.0% | 88.0% ▲ |
| Avg. Debt at Graduation | - | - |
Employment Outcomes
2024 ABA 509Post-graduation employment placement, salaries, and bar passage.
| Metric | NYLS | Seton Hall |
|---|---|---|
| BigLaw (501+) | 13.0% ▲ | 10.5% |
| Judicial Clerkships | 8.4% | 41.1% ▲ |
| Median Salary (Private) | - | $140,000 |
| Employment Rate | 91.6% ▲ | 91.4% |
| Bar Pass Rate | 81.9% | 87.2% ▲ |
Cross-Admit Decisions by Cycle
How cross-admit preferences have shifted over recent application cycles.
| Cycle | Split | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-2023 |
40%
|
5 |
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