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Side-by-side comparison of admissions, costs, and outcomes
View all-time data (29 cross-admits)
29 total cross-admit decisions (all cycles)
UF is #24 · UMN is #24 in the LSD rankings
See full LSD.Law school rankings →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 509How 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 509Tuition, 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 509Post-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% ▲ |
Cross-Admit Decisions by Cycle
How cross-admit preferences have shifted over recent application cycles.
| Cycle | Split | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-2024 |
63%
|
8 |
| 2022-2023 |
80%
|
5 |
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