Boston University vs Columbia University

Side-by-side comparison based on official ABA data

Boston University

#24 · Boston, MA

vs
Columbia University

#9 · New York City, NY

Outcomes

41.1%
BigLaw %
70.1%
1.4%
Fed. Clerkship %
4.1%
42.5%
Prestigious placement
74.2%
96.7%
Employed %
97.6%
94.9%
Bar Pass Rate
94.7%

Scholarships

91.2%
% Receiving Aid
53.8%
$29,000/yr
Median Scholarship
$32,000/yr
$28,341/yr
Avg Discount
$18,294/yr

Financial

$194K
Net Cost (3yr)
$305K
8.3 yr
Illustrative repayment
10.5 yr
$156K
Modeled salary, covered categories
$194K

Admissions

164
LSAT 25th
169
170
LSAT Median
173
171
LSAT 75th
175
3.71
GPA 25th
3.85
3.88
GPA Median
3.92
3.93
GPA 75th
3.98

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