Head to head
Boston University vs Harvard University
Side-by-side comparison based on official ABA data
Outcomes
41.1%
BigLaw %
53.7%
1.4%
Fed. Clerkship %
16.6%
42.5%
Prestigious placement
70.3%
96.7%
Employed %
98.8%
94.9%
Bar Pass Rate
97.9%
Scholarships
91.2%
% Receiving Aid
37.9%
$29,000/yr
Median Scholarship
$27,510/yr
$28,341/yr
Avg Discount
$10,932/yr
Financial
$194K
Net Cost (3yr)
$319K
8.3 yr
Illustrative repayment
12.9 yr
$156K
Modeled salary, covered categories
$166K
Admissions
164
LSAT 25th
171
170
LSAT Median
174
171
LSAT 75th
176
3.71
GPA 25th
3.89
3.88
GPA Median
3.96
3.93
GPA 75th
4.00
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