Head to head
Columbia University vs Cornell University
Side-by-side comparison based on official ABA data
Outcomes
70.1%
BigLaw %
56.9%
4.1%
Fed. Clerkship %
5.6%
74.2%
Prestigious placement
62.4%
97.6%
Employed %
99.5%
94.7%
Bar Pass Rate
93.7%
Scholarships
53.8%
% Receiving Aid
90.7%
$32,000/yr
Median Scholarship
$30,000/yr
$18,294/yr
Avg Discount
$30,997/yr
Financial
$305K
Net Cost (3yr)
$262K
10.5 yr
Illustrative repayment
10.0 yr
$194K
Modeled salary, covered categories
$175K
Admissions
169
LSAT 25th
168
173
LSAT Median
173
175
LSAT 75th
175
3.85
GPA 25th
3.75
3.92
GPA Median
3.92
3.98
GPA 75th
3.97
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