New York University vs University of California—Los Angeles

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 83 applicants admitted to both.

Based on 83 applicants admitted to both schools, 87% chose to attend New York University. This cross-admit data reflects real enrollment decisions from verified law school applicants on LSD.Law.

Both schools are closely ranked in U.S. News: #8 and #12, separated by just 4 positions, making cross-admit data especially useful for deciding between them.

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 92.9% (NYU) and 94.4% (UCLA), prospective students should weigh the cost-to-outcome ratio carefully.

Among cross-admitted applicants, University of California—Los Angeles offered a median scholarship of $120,000 compared to $90,000, a difference of $30,000 that may factor into enrollment decisions.