University of Florida (Levin) vs University of Miami

This page compares University of Florida (Levin) and University of Miami across admissions data, cost of attendance, and employment outcomes — plus cross-admit decision data from 26 applicants admitted to both.

Based on 26 applicants admitted to both schools, 89% chose to attend University of Florida (Levin). This cross-admit data reflects real enrollment decisions from verified law school applicants on LSD.Law.

In the U.S. News rankings, University of Florida (Levin) is ranked #38 compared to #92 — a gap of 54 positions that often correlates with differences in employment outcomes and peer assessment scores.

There is a meaningful difference in admissions competitiveness: University of Florida (Levin) has a median LSAT of 169 compared to 164, a gap of 5 points. This suggests applicants to University of Florida (Levin) face a more competitive admissions pool.

Both schools are located in Florida — University of Florida (Levin) in Gainesville and University of Miami in Coral Gables — meaning graduates often compete in the same regional legal market.

On cost, University of Florida (Levin) has lower tuition at $19,139 per year compared to $66,720. Combined with employment rates of 94.7% (UF) and 91.3% (UMiami), prospective students should weigh the cost-to-outcome ratio carefully.

Among cross-admitted applicants, University of Miami offered a median scholarship of $168,000 compared to $56,000, a difference of $112,000 that may factor into enrollment decisions.