Which has a higher LSAT median, Texas Tech University or University of Oklahoma?

University of Oklahoma has a higher median LSAT of 162, compared to 159. This is a difference of 3 points.

Which school has better BigLaw placement, Texas Tech University or University of Oklahoma?

Texas Tech University places 8.3% of graduates into large law firms (501+ attorneys), compared to 5.7% for the other school.

Texas Tech University vs University of Oklahoma

Side-by-side comparison of admissions, costs, and outcomes

Cross-Admit Decision Data

Of 12 applicants admitted to both schools:

Chose Texas Tech Chose OU

92%

Median scholarship: $45,000 Median scholarship: $45,000

Based on 12 self-reported cross-admit decisions from the last 5 cycles

View all-time data (26 cross-admits)

23% chose Texas Tech 77% chose OU

26 total cross-admit decisions (all cycles)

Texas Tech is Top 150 · OU is Top 75 in the LSD rankings

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About this comparison

This page compares Texas Tech University and University of Oklahoma across admissions data, cost of attendance, and employment outcomes using official ABA 509 disclosures.

In the U.S. News rankings, University of Oklahoma is ranked #59 compared to #88 — a gap of 29 positions that often correlates with differences in employment outcomes and peer assessment scores.

Texas Tech University is located in Lubbock, Texas, while University of Oklahoma is in Norman, Oklahoma. Regional placement matters: graduates tend to find employment near their law school, so location should factor into your decision alongside rankings and cost.

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Admissions Comparison

2025 ABA 509

How these schools compare on LSAT, GPA, selectivity, and class composition.

Metric	Texas Tech	OU
USN Rank	#88	#59 ▲
LSD Rank	Top 150 (0.003)	Top 75 (0.006) ▲
LSAT 25th	157	159 ▲
LSAT Median	159	162 ▲
LSAT 75th	160	164 ▲
GPA Median	3.69	3.73 ▲
Acceptance Rate	25.6% ▲	33.4%
Class Size	168	200
Yield Rate	32.6%	42.5% ▲

Financial Comparison

2025 ABA 509

Tuition, scholarships, and debt burden at each school.

Metric	Texas Tech	OU
Tuition (In-State)	$22,590	$18,739 ▲
Tuition (Out-of-State)	$33,840	$33,357 ▲
Median Grant	$12,000	$12,000
% Receiving Grants	88.0%	89.0% ▲
Avg. Debt at Graduation	-	-

Employment Outcomes

2024 ABA 509

Post-graduation employment placement, salaries, and bar passage.

Metric	Texas Tech	OU
BigLaw (501+)	8.3% ▲	5.7%
Judicial Clerkships	1.4%	2.6% ▲
Median Salary (Private)	$82,424	$85,000 ▲
Employment Rate	90.3%	92.7% ▲
Bar Pass Rate	86.3%	88.8% ▲