This page compares University of California (Hastings) and University of Washington 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, 60% chose to attend University of Washington. This cross-admit data reflects real enrollment decisions from verified law school applicants on LSD.Law.

In the U.S. News rankings, University of Washington is ranked #52 compared to #85 — a gap of 33 positions that often correlates with differences in employment outcomes and peer assessment scores.

There is a meaningful difference in admissions competitiveness: University of Washington has a median LSAT of 165 compared to 161, a gap of 4 points. This suggests applicants to University of Washington face a more competitive admissions pool.

University of California (Hastings) is located in San Francisco, California, while University of Washington is in Seattle, Washington. 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 Washington has lower tuition at $45,927 per year compared to $53,087. Combined with employment rates of 94.9% (UCHastings) and 88.7% (UWashington), prospective students should weigh the cost-to-outcome ratio carefully.

Among cross-admitted applicants, University of California (Hastings) offered a median scholarship of $75,000 compared to $45,000, a difference of $30,000 that may factor into enrollment decisions.