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Suffolk University vs University of New Hampshire
Side-by-side comparison of admissions, costs, and outcomes
Cross-Admit Decision Data
Of 13 applicants admitted to both schools:
Based on 13 self-reported cross-admit decisions from the last 5 cycles
View all-time data (28 cross-admits)
28 total cross-admit decisions (all cycles)
Suffolk University is 75+ · UNH is 75+ in the LSD rankings
See full LSD.Law school rankings →About this comparison
This page compares Suffolk University and University of New Hampshire across admissions data, cost of attendance, and employment outcomes using official ABA 509 disclosures.
Both schools are closely ranked in U.S. News: #125 and #127, separated by just 2 positions, making cross-admit data especially useful for deciding between them.
Suffolk University is located in Boston, Massachusetts, while University of New Hampshire is in Concord, New Hampshire. 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 New Hampshire has lower tuition at $42,000 per year compared to $62,610. Combined with employment rates of 87.1% (Suffolk University) and 86.1% (UNH), prospective students should weigh the cost-to-outcome ratio carefully.
Among cross-admitted applicants, University of New Hampshire offered a median scholarship of $93,000 compared to $66,000, a difference of $27,000 that may factor into enrollment decisions.
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Admissions Comparison
2025 ABA 509How these schools compare on LSAT, GPA, selectivity, and class composition.
| Metric | Suffolk University | UNH |
|---|---|---|
| USN Rank | #127 | #125 ▲ |
| LSD Rank | 75+ (0.001) | 75+ (0.003) ▲ |
| LSAT 25th | 152 ▲ | 151 |
| LSAT Median | 155 | 155 |
| LSAT 75th | 159 | 159 |
| GPA Median | 3.58 ▲ | 3.50 |
| Acceptance Rate | 61.9% | 52.0% ▲ |
| Class Size | 544 | 248 |
| Yield Rate | 25.1% | 32.4% ▲ |
Financial Comparison
2025 ABA 509Tuition, scholarships, and debt burden at each school.
| Metric | Suffolk University | UNH |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition (In-State) | $62,610 | $42,000 ▲ |
| Tuition (Out-of-State) | $62,610 | $50,000 ▲ |
| Median Grant | $22,445 ▲ | $20,000 |
| % Receiving Grants | 81.0% ▲ | 69.0% |
| Avg. Debt at Graduation | - | - |
Employment Outcomes
2024 ABA 509Post-graduation employment placement, salaries, and bar passage.
| Metric | Suffolk University | UNH |
|---|---|---|
| BigLaw (501+) | 12.2% ▲ | 4.8% |
| Judicial Clerkships | 3.2% ▲ | 2.7% |
| Median Salary (Private) | $100,000 | - |
| Employment Rate | 87.1% ▲ | 86.1% |
| Bar Pass Rate | 79.4% | 79.5% ▲ |
Cross-Admit Decisions by Cycle
How cross-admit preferences have shifted over recent application cycles.
Suffolk University
UNH
| Cycle | Split | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-2024 |
20%
|
5 |
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