Head to head
Columbia University vs University of Chicago
Side-by-side comparison based on official ABA data
Outcomes
70.1%
BigLaw %
59.7%
4.1%
Fed. Clerkship %
22.7%
74.2%
Prestigious placement
82.4%
97.6%
Employed %
98.2%
94.7%
Bar Pass Rate
96.7%
Scholarships
53.8%
% Receiving Aid
78.2%
$32,000/yr
Median Scholarship
$15,000/yr
$18,294/yr
Avg Discount
$15,156/yr
Financial
$305K
Net Cost (3yr)
$316K
10.5 yr
Illustrative repayment
12.2 yr
$194K
Modeled salary, covered categories
$172K
Admissions
169
LSAT 25th
171
173
LSAT Median
174
175
LSAT 75th
176
3.85
GPA 25th
3.87
3.92
GPA Median
3.97
3.98
GPA 75th
4.00
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