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University of Maryland vs William & Mary Law School
Side-by-side comparison of admissions, costs, and outcomes
View all-time data (52 cross-admits)
52 total cross-admit decisions (all cycles)
UMD is Top 75 · W&M is #32 in the LSD rankings
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About this comparison
This page compares University of Maryland and William & Mary Law School across admissions data, cost of attendance, and employment outcomes using official ABA 509 disclosures.
In the U.S. News rankings, William & Mary Law School is ranked #34 compared to #62 — a gap of 28 positions that often correlates with differences in employment outcomes and peer assessment scores.
University of Maryland is located in Baltimore, Maryland, while William & Mary Law School is in Williamsburg, Virginia. Regional placement matters: graduates tend to find employment near their law school, so location should factor into your decision alongside rankings and cost.
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Admissions Comparison
2025 ABA 509How these schools compare on LSAT, GPA, selectivity, and class composition.
| Metric | UMD | W&M |
|---|---|---|
| USN Rank | #62 | #34 ▲ |
| LSD Rank | Top 75 (0.004) | #32 (0.014) ▲ |
| LSAT 25th | 156 | 161 ▲ |
| LSAT Median | 164 | 166 ▲ |
| LSAT 75th | 166 | 167 ▲ |
| GPA Median | 3.72 | 3.82 ▲ |
| Acceptance Rate | 26.1% | 22.0% ▲ |
| Class Size | 229 | 184 |
| Yield Rate | 30.5% | 37.9% ▲ |
Financial Comparison
2025 ABA 509Tuition, scholarships, and debt burden at each school.
| Metric | UMD | W&M |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition (In-State) | $37,830 ▲ | $38,734 |
| Tuition (Out-of-State) | $55,844 ▲ | $62,900 |
| Median Grant | $28,000 | $29,302 ▲ |
| % Receiving Grants | 79.0% ▲ | 66.0% |
| Avg. Debt at Graduation | - | - |
Employment Outcomes
2024 ABA 509Post-graduation employment placement, salaries, and bar passage.
| Metric | UMD | W&M |
|---|---|---|
| BigLaw (501+) | 9.8% | 18.2% ▲ |
| Judicial Clerkships | 30.7% ▲ | 14.1% |
| Median Salary (Private) | $100,000 | $185,000 ▲ |
| Employment Rate | 93.4% ▲ | 91.8% |
| Bar Pass Rate | 82.1% | 83.6% ▲ |
Cross-Admit Decisions by Cycle
How cross-admit preferences have shifted over recent application cycles.
UMD
W&M
| Cycle | Split | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 |
0%
|
5 |
| 2021-2022 |
20%
|
5 |
| 2009-2010 |
17%
|
6 |
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