This page compares University of California (Hastings) and University of San Francisco across admissions data, cost of attendance, and employment outcomes — plus cross-admit decision data from 32 applicants admitted to both.

Based on 32 applicants admitted to both schools, 100% chose to attend University of California (Hastings). This cross-admit data reflects real enrollment decisions from verified law school applicants on LSD.Law.

In the U.S. News rankings, University of California (Hastings) is ranked #85 compared to #156 — a gap of 71 positions that often correlates with differences in employment outcomes and peer assessment scores.

There is a meaningful difference in admissions competitiveness: University of California (Hastings) has a median LSAT of 161 compared to 155, a gap of 6 points. This suggests applicants to University of California (Hastings) face a more competitive admissions pool.

University of California (Hastings) is significantly more selective, with an acceptance rate of 27.5% compared to University of San Francisco's 42.4%.

Both schools are located in California — University of California (Hastings) in San Francisco and University of San Francisco in San Francisco — meaning graduates often compete in the same regional legal market.

On cost, University of California (Hastings) has lower tuition at $53,087 per year compared to $59,800. Combined with employment rates of 94.9% (UCHastings) and 86.0% (USF), prospective students should weigh the cost-to-outcome ratio carefully.

Among cross-admitted applicants, University of San Francisco offered a median scholarship of $111,000 compared to $75,000, a difference of $36,000 that may factor into enrollment decisions.