University of California—Berkeley vs University of California—Los Angeles

This page compares University of California—Berkeley and University of California—Los Angeles across admissions data, cost of attendance, and employment outcomes — plus cross-admit decision data from 80 applicants admitted to both.

Based on 80 applicants admitted to both schools, 83% chose to attend University of California—Berkeley. This cross-admit data reflects real enrollment decisions from verified law school applicants on LSD.Law.

Both schools are closely ranked in U.S. News: #12 and #13, separated by just 1 positions, making cross-admit data especially useful for deciding between them.

Both schools are located in California — University of California—Berkeley in Berkeley and University of California—Los Angeles in Los Angeles — meaning graduates often compete in the same regional legal market.

Among cross-admitted applicants, University of California—Berkeley offered a median scholarship of $120,000 compared to $83,623, a difference of $36,377 that may factor into enrollment decisions.