This page compares Quinnipiac University and University of Connecticut across admissions data, cost of attendance, and employment outcomes — plus cross-admit decision data from 21 applicants admitted to both.

Based on 21 applicants admitted to both schools, 95% chose to attend University of Connecticut. This cross-admit data reflects real enrollment decisions from verified law school applicants on LSD.Law.

In the U.S. News rankings, University of Connecticut is ranked #58 compared to #136 — a gap of 78 positions that often correlates with differences in employment outcomes and peer assessment scores.

There is a meaningful difference in admissions competitiveness: University of Connecticut has a median LSAT of 162 compared to 155, a gap of 7 points. This suggests applicants to University of Connecticut face a more competitive admissions pool.

University of Connecticut is significantly more selective, with an acceptance rate of 20.1% compared to Quinnipiac University's 43.1%.

Both schools are located in Connecticut — Quinnipiac University in North Haven and University of Connecticut in Hartford — meaning graduates often compete in the same regional legal market.

Employment outcomes differ substantially: University of Connecticut places 12.7% of graduates into large law firm positions, compared to 0.0% for the other school. This 13 percentage point gap is significant for applicants targeting BigLaw careers.

On cost, University of Connecticut has lower tuition at $30,354 per year compared to $56,610. Combined with employment rates of 87.0% (Quinnipiac University) and 90.1% (UConn), prospective students should weigh the cost-to-outcome ratio carefully.