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University of Florida (Levin) vs University of Minnesota

Side-by-side comparison of admissions, costs, and outcomes

Cross-Admit Decision Data

Of 22 applicants admitted to both schools:

59%
41%
Median scholarship: $108,000 Median scholarship: $105,000

Based on 22 self-reported cross-admit decisions from the last 5 cycles

View all-time data (29 cross-admits)
52% chose UF 48% chose UMN

29 total cross-admit decisions (all cycles)

UF is #24 · UMN is #24 in the LSD rankings

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About this comparison

This page compares University of Florida (Levin) and University of Minnesota across admissions data, cost of attendance, and employment outcomes — plus cross-admit decision data from 22 applicants admitted to both.

Based on 22 applicants admitted to both schools, 59% 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 Minnesota is ranked #20 compared to #38 — a gap of 18 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 Minnesota's 26.7%.

University of Florida (Levin) is located in Gainesville, Florida, while University of Minnesota is in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 $51,440. Combined with employment rates of 94.7% (UF) and 95.2% (UMN), prospective students should weigh the cost-to-outcome ratio carefully.

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Admissions Comparison

2025 ABA 509

How these schools compare on LSAT, GPA, selectivity, and class composition.

Metric UF UMN
USN Rank #38 #20
LSD Rank #24 (0.035) #24 (0.036)
LSAT 25th 165 166
LSAT Median 169 171
LSAT 75th 170 173
GPA Median 3.91 3.88
Acceptance Rate 16.5% 26.7%
Class Size 229 228
Yield Rate 35.5% 24.8%

Financial Comparison

2025 ABA 509

Tuition, scholarships, and debt burden at each school.

Metric UF UMN
Tuition (In-State) $19,139 $51,440
Tuition (Out-of-State) $36,148 $61,845
Median Grant $19,000 $35,000
% Receiving Grants 88.0% 94.0%
Avg. Debt at Graduation - -

Employment Outcomes

2024 ABA 509

Post-graduation employment placement, salaries, and bar passage.

Metric UF UMN
BigLaw (501+) 25.0% 16.1%
Judicial Clerkships 7.2% 23.9%
Median Salary (Private) $140,000 $177,500
Employment Rate 94.7% 95.2%
Bar Pass Rate 88.5% 94.1%

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