Head to head
Boston University vs Northwestern University
Side-by-side comparison based on official ABA data
Outcomes
41.1%
BigLaw %
67.4%
1.4%
Fed. Clerkship %
5.7%
42.5%
Prestigious placement
73.1%
96.7%
Employed %
97.3%
94.9%
Bar Pass Rate
91.8%
Scholarships
91.2%
% Receiving Aid
76.4%
$29,000/yr
Median Scholarship
$40,000/yr
$28,341/yr
Avg Discount
$28,190/yr
Financial
$194K
Net Cost (3yr)
$242K
8.3 yr
Illustrative repayment
8.5 yr
$156K
Modeled salary, covered categories
$190K
Admissions
164
LSAT 25th
167
170
LSAT Median
173
171
LSAT 75th
175
3.71
GPA 25th
3.76
3.88
GPA Median
3.96
3.93
GPA 75th
4.00
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