This page compares William & Mary Law School and University of Richmond across admissions data, cost of attendance, and employment outcomes — plus cross-admit decision data from 34 applicants admitted to both.

Based on 34 applicants admitted to both schools, 79% chose to attend William & Mary Law School. This cross-admit data reflects real enrollment decisions from verified law school applicants on LSD.Law.

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.

William & Mary Law School is significantly more selective, with an acceptance rate of 22.0% compared to University of Richmond's 39.6%.

Both schools are located in Virginia — William & Mary Law School in Williamsburg and University of Richmond in Richmond — meaning graduates often compete in the same regional legal market.

Employment outcomes differ substantially: William & Mary Law School places 19.1% of graduates into large law firm positions, compared to 5.1% for the other school. This 14 percentage point gap is significant for applicants targeting BigLaw careers.

On cost, William & Mary Law School has lower tuition at $38,734 per year compared to $57,700. Combined with employment rates of 95.0% (W&M) and 92.3% (Richmond), prospective students should weigh the cost-to-outcome ratio carefully.

Among cross-admitted applicants who enrolled, those choosing University of Richmond reported a higher median scholarship — $160,000 versus $92,000 over three years — though aid is one of several factors behind the enrollment decision.