This page compares Suffolk University and University of Connecticut across admissions data, cost of attendance, and employment outcomes — plus cross-admit decision data from 20 applicants admitted to both.

Based on 20 applicants admitted to both schools, 100% 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 #128 — a gap of 70 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 Suffolk University's 61.9%.

Suffolk University is located in Boston, Massachusetts, while University of Connecticut is in Hartford, Connecticut. 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 Connecticut has lower tuition at $30,354 per year compared to $62,610. Combined with employment rates of 88.8% (Suffolk University) and 90.1% (UConn), prospective students should weigh the cost-to-outcome ratio carefully.