University of Minnesota vs University of Wisconsin

This page compares University of Minnesota and University of Wisconsin across admissions data, cost of attendance, and employment outcomes — plus cross-admit decision data from 50 applicants admitted to both.

Based on 50 applicants admitted to both schools, 64% chose to attend University of Minnesota. 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 #28 — a gap of 8 positions that often correlates with differences in employment outcomes and peer assessment scores.

There is a meaningful difference in admissions competitiveness: University of Minnesota has a median LSAT of 171 compared to 167, a gap of 4 points. This suggests applicants to University of Minnesota face a more competitive admissions pool.

University of Minnesota is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, while University of Wisconsin is in Madison, Wisconsin. 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 Wisconsin has lower tuition at $36,526 per year compared to $51,440. Combined with employment rates of 95.2% (UMN) and 93.5% (UWisconsin), prospective students should weigh the cost-to-outcome ratio carefully.

Among cross-admitted applicants, University of Wisconsin offered a median scholarship of $137,498 compared to $82,500, a difference of $54,998 that may factor into enrollment decisions.