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Side-by-side comparison of admissions, costs, and outcomes
Cross-Admit Decision Data
Of 15 applicants admitted to both schools:
Based on 15 self-reported cross-admit decisions from the last 5 cycles
TAMU is #38 · UGA is #24 in the LSD rankings
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About this comparison
This page compares Texas A&M University and University of Georgia across admissions data, cost of attendance, and employment outcomes using official ABA 509 disclosures.
Both schools are closely ranked in U.S. News: #22 and #22, separated by just 0 positions, making cross-admit data especially useful for deciding between them.
Texas A&M University is located in Fort Worth, Texas, while University of Georgia is in Athens, Georgia. 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 Georgia has lower tuition at $18,044 per year compared to $32,634. Combined with employment rates of 100.0% (TAMU) and 92.6% (UGA), prospective students should weigh the cost-to-outcome ratio carefully.
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Admissions Comparison
2025 ABA 509How these schools compare on LSAT, GPA, selectivity, and class composition.
| Metric | TAMU | UGA |
|---|---|---|
| USN Rank | #22 | #22 |
| LSD Rank | #38 (0.012) | #24 (0.030) ▲ |
| LSAT 25th | 161 ▲ | 159 |
| LSAT Median | 169 | 169 |
| LSAT 75th | 170 | 171 ▲ |
| GPA Median | 4.00 ▲ | 3.92 |
| Acceptance Rate | 12.1% ▲ | 12.7% |
| Class Size | 128 | 186 |
| Yield Rate | 19.1% | 31.2% ▲ |
Financial Comparison
2025 ABA 509Tuition, scholarships, and debt burden at each school.
| Metric | TAMU | UGA |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition (In-State) | $32,634 | $18,044 ▲ |
| Tuition (Out-of-State) | $48,522 | $38,944 ▲ |
| Median Grant | $26,048 ▲ | $19,460 |
| % Receiving Grants | 95.0% ▲ | 84.0% |
| Avg. Debt at Graduation | - | - |
Employment Outcomes
2024 ABA 509Post-graduation employment placement, salaries, and bar passage.
| Metric | TAMU | UGA |
|---|---|---|
| BigLaw (501+) | 19.1% ▲ | 17.5% |
| Judicial Clerkships | 1.7% | 14.3% ▲ |
| Median Salary (Private) | - | $120,000 |
| Employment Rate | 100.0% ▲ | 92.6% |
| Bar Pass Rate | 96.0% ▲ | 90.4% |
Cross-Admit Decisions by Cycle
How cross-admit preferences have shifted over recent application cycles.
| Cycle | Split | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 |
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