This page compares University of Florida (Levin) and Washington University in St. Louis across admissions data, cost of attendance, and employment outcomes — plus cross-admit decision data from 21 applicants admitted to both.

Based on 21 applicants admitted to both schools, 81% chose to attend Washington University in St. Louis. This cross-admit data reflects real enrollment decisions from verified law school applicants on LSD.Law.

In the U.S. News rankings, Washington University in St. Louis is ranked #13 compared to #34 — a gap of 21 positions that often correlates with differences in employment outcomes and peer assessment scores.

There is a meaningful difference in admissions competitiveness: Washington University in St. Louis has a median LSAT of 175 compared to 169, a gap of 6 points. This suggests applicants to Washington University in St. Louis face a more competitive admissions pool.

University of Florida (Levin) is located in Gainesville, Florida, while Washington University in St. Louis is in St. Louis, Missouri. Regional placement matters: graduates tend to find employment near their law school, so location should factor into your decision alongside rankings and cost.

Employment outcomes differ substantially: Washington University in St. Louis places 39.9% of graduates into large law firm positions, compared to 21.4% for the other school. This 19 percentage point gap is significant for applicants targeting BigLaw careers.

On cost, University of Florida (Levin) has lower tuition at $19,139 per year compared to $72,792. Combined with employment rates of 94.0% (UF) and 98.5% (WUSTL), prospective students should weigh the cost-to-outcome ratio carefully.

Among cross-admitted applicants, Washington University in St. Louis offered a median scholarship of $150,000 compared to $71,280, a difference of $78,720 that may factor into enrollment decisions.