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Side-by-side comparison of admissions, costs, and outcomes
Cross-Admit Decision Data
Of 18 applicants admitted to both schools:
Based on 18 self-reported cross-admit decisions from the last 5 cycles
View all-time data (40 cross-admits)
40 total cross-admit decisions (all cycles)
UF is #24 · 'Bama is #36 in the LSD rankings
See full LSD.Law school rankings →About this comparison
This page compares University of Florida (Levin) and University of Alabama across admissions data, cost of attendance, and employment outcomes using official ABA 509 disclosures.
In the U.S. News rankings, University of Alabama is ranked #31 compared to #38 — a gap of 7 positions that often correlates with differences in employment outcomes and peer assessment scores.
University of Florida (Levin) is significantly more selective, with an acceptance rate of 16.5% compared to University of Alabama's 25.6%.
University of Florida (Levin) is located in Gainesville, Florida, while University of Alabama is in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. 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 Florida (Levin) has lower tuition at $19,139 per year compared to $24,980. Combined with employment rates of 94.7% (UF) and 92.2% ('Bama), prospective students should weigh the cost-to-outcome ratio carefully.
Among cross-admitted applicants, University of Alabama offered a median scholarship of $105,000 compared to $76,500, a difference of $28,500 that may factor into enrollment decisions.
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Admissions Comparison
2025 ABA 509How these schools compare on LSAT, GPA, selectivity, and class composition.
| Metric | UF | 'Bama |
|---|---|---|
| USN Rank | #38 | #31 ▲ |
| LSD Rank | #24 (0.035) ▲ | #36 (0.016) |
| LSAT 25th | 165 ▲ | 161 |
| LSAT Median | 169 ▲ | 167 |
| LSAT 75th | 170 ▲ | 168 |
| GPA Median | 3.91 | 3.97 ▲ |
| Acceptance Rate | 16.5% ▲ | 25.6% |
| Class Size | 229 | 140 |
| Yield Rate | 35.5% ▲ | 30.6% |
Financial Comparison
2025 ABA 509Tuition, scholarships, and debt burden at each school.
| Metric | UF | 'Bama |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition (In-State) | $19,139 ▲ | $24,980 |
| Tuition (Out-of-State) | $36,148 ▲ | $48,100 |
| Median Grant | $19,000 | $21,500 ▲ |
| % Receiving Grants | 88.0% | 96.0% ▲ |
| Avg. Debt at Graduation | - | - |
Employment Outcomes
2024 ABA 509Post-graduation employment placement, salaries, and bar passage.
| Metric | UF | 'Bama |
|---|---|---|
| BigLaw (501+) | 25.0% ▲ | 20.1% |
| Judicial Clerkships | 7.2% | 14.3% ▲ |
| Median Salary (Private) | $140,000 | $150,000 ▲ |
| Employment Rate | 94.7% ▲ | 92.2% |
| Bar Pass Rate | 88.5% | 91.4% ▲ |
Cross-Admit Decisions by Cycle
How cross-admit preferences have shifted over recent application cycles.
| Cycle | Split | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-2021 |
80%
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5 |
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