University of the Pacific (Mcgeorge) vs University of California (Hastings)

This page compares University of the Pacific (Mcgeorge) and University of California (Hastings) across admissions data, cost of attendance, and employment outcomes using official ABA 509 disclosures.

In the U.S. News rankings, University of California (Hastings) is ranked #88 compared to #163 — a gap of 75 positions that often correlates with differences in employment outcomes and peer assessment scores.

There is a meaningful difference in admissions competitiveness: University of California (Hastings) has a median LSAT of 160 compared to 156, a gap of 4 points. This suggests applicants to University of California (Hastings) face a more competitive admissions pool.

Both schools are located in California — University of the Pacific (Mcgeorge) in Sacramento and University of California (Hastings) in San Francisco — meaning graduates often compete in the same regional legal market.

On cost, University of California (Hastings) has lower tuition at $49,383 per year compared to $62,678. Combined with employment rates of 85.6% (Pacific (Mcgeorge)) and 51.3% (UCHastings), prospective students should weigh the cost-to-outcome ratio carefully.

Among cross-admitted applicants, University of the Pacific (Mcgeorge) offered a median scholarship of $180,000 compared to $75,000, a difference of $105,000 that may factor into enrollment decisions.