This page compares New York University and University of California—Los Angeles across admissions data, cost of attendance, and employment outcomes — plus cross-admit decision data from 80 applicants admitted to both.

Based on 80 applicants admitted to both schools, 88% chose to attend New York University. This cross-admit data reflects real enrollment decisions from verified law school applicants on LSD.Law.

In the U.S. News rankings, New York University is ranked #7 compared to #13 — a gap of 6 positions that often correlates with differences in employment outcomes and peer assessment scores.

New York University is located in New York City, New York, 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 $83,952. Combined with employment rates of 99.3% (NYU) and 97.3% (UCLA), prospective students should weigh the cost-to-outcome ratio carefully.

Among cross-admitted applicants who enrolled, those choosing University of California—Los Angeles reported a higher median scholarship — $135,000 versus $90,000 over three years — though aid is one of several factors behind the enrollment decision.