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Side-by-side comparison of admissions, costs, and outcomes
Cross-Admit Decision Data
Of 12 applicants admitted to both schools:
Based on 12 self-reported cross-admit decisions from the last 5 cycles
UNH is 75+ in the LSD rankings
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About this comparison
This page compares University of New Hampshire and Vermont Law School across admissions data, cost of attendance, and employment outcomes using official ABA 509 disclosures.
In the U.S. News rankings, University of New Hampshire is ranked #136 compared to #154 — a gap of 18 positions that often correlates with differences in employment outcomes and peer assessment scores.
University of New Hampshire is located in Concord, New Hampshire, while Vermont Law School is in South Royalton, Vermont. 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 New Hampshire has lower tuition at $42,000 per year compared to $55,382. Combined with employment rates of 86.1% (UNH) and 83.6% (Vermont Law), prospective students should weigh the cost-to-outcome ratio carefully.
Among cross-admitted applicants, Vermont Law School offered a median scholarship of $82,500 compared to $61,672, a difference of $20,828 that may factor into enrollment decisions.
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Admissions Comparison
2025 ABA 509How these schools compare on LSAT, GPA, selectivity, and class composition.
| Metric | UNH | Vermont Law |
|---|---|---|
| USN Rank | #136 ▲ | #154 |
| LSD Rank | 75+ (0.003) | NR |
| LSAT 25th | 151 ▲ | 148 |
| LSAT Median | 155 ▲ | 152 |
| LSAT 75th | 159 ▲ | 157 |
| GPA Median | 3.50 ▲ | 3.25 |
| Acceptance Rate | 52.0% ▲ | 58.5% |
| Class Size | 248 | 290 |
| Yield Rate | 32.4% ▲ | 31.8% |
Financial Comparison
2025 ABA 509Tuition, scholarships, and debt burden at each school.
| Metric | UNH | Vermont Law |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition (In-State) | $42,000 ▲ | $55,382 |
| Tuition (Out-of-State) | $50,000 | - ▲ |
| Median Grant | $20,000 | $28,000 ▲ |
| % Receiving Grants | 69.0% | 99.0% ▲ |
| Avg. Debt at Graduation | - | - |
Employment Outcomes
2024 ABA 509Post-graduation employment placement, salaries, and bar passage.
| Metric | UNH | Vermont Law |
|---|---|---|
| BigLaw (501+) | 4.8% ▲ | 1.4% |
| Judicial Clerkships | 2.7% | 24.7% ▲ |
| Median Salary (Private) | - | $100,000 |
| Employment Rate | 86.1% ▲ | 83.6% |
| Bar Pass Rate | 79.5% ▲ | 64.9% |
Cross-Admit Decisions by Cycle
How cross-admit preferences have shifted over recent application cycles.
| Cycle | Split | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 |
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