Santa Clara University vs University of California (Hastings)

This page compares Santa Clara University and University of California (Hastings) across admissions data, cost of attendance, and employment outcomes — plus cross-admit decision data from 33 applicants admitted to both.

Based on 33 applicants admitted to both schools, 91% chose to attend University of California (Hastings). This cross-admit data reflects real enrollment decisions from verified law school applicants on LSD.Law.

In the U.S. News rankings, University of California (Hastings) is ranked #88 compared to #156 — a gap of 68 positions that often correlates with differences in employment outcomes and peer assessment scores.

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

On cost, Santa Clara University has lower tuition at - per year compared to $49,383. Combined with employment rates of 82.2% (Santa) and 51.3% (UCHastings), prospective students should weigh the cost-to-outcome ratio carefully.

Among cross-admitted applicants, Santa Clara University offered a median scholarship of $135,000 compared to $75,000, a difference of $60,000 that may factor into enrollment decisions.