Head to head
Columbia University vs Northwestern University
Side-by-side comparison based on official ABA data
Outcomes
70.1%
BigLaw %
67.4%
4.1%
Fed. Clerkship %
5.7%
74.2%
Prestigious placement
73.1%
97.6%
Employed %
97.3%
94.7%
Bar Pass Rate
91.8%
Scholarships
53.8%
% Receiving Aid
76.4%
$32,000/yr
Median Scholarship
$40,000/yr
$18,294/yr
Avg Discount
$28,190/yr
Financial
$305K
Net Cost (3yr)
$242K
10.5 yr
Illustrative repayment
8.5 yr
$194K
Modeled salary, covered categories
$190K
Admissions
169
LSAT 25th
167
173
LSAT Median
173
175
LSAT 75th
175
3.85
GPA 25th
3.76
3.92
GPA Median
3.96
3.98
GPA 75th
4.00
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