Head to head
Columbia University vs Harvard University
Side-by-side comparison based on official ABA data
Outcomes
70.1%
BigLaw %
53.7%
4.1%
Fed. Clerkship %
16.6%
74.2%
Prestigious placement
70.3%
97.6%
Employed %
98.8%
94.7%
Bar Pass Rate
97.9%
Scholarships
53.8%
% Receiving Aid
37.9%
$32,000/yr
Median Scholarship
$27,510/yr
$18,294/yr
Avg Discount
$10,932/yr
Financial
$305K
Net Cost (3yr)
$319K
10.5 yr
Illustrative repayment
12.9 yr
$194K
Modeled salary, covered categories
$166K
Admissions
169
LSAT 25th
171
173
LSAT Median
174
175
LSAT 75th
176
3.85
GPA 25th
3.89
3.92
GPA Median
3.96
3.98
GPA 75th
4.00
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