Head to head
Columbia University vs University of Southern California
Side-by-side comparison based on official ABA data
Outcomes
70.1%
BigLaw %
58.6%
4.1%
Fed. Clerkship %
3.5%
74.2%
Prestigious placement
62.1%
97.6%
Employed %
97.4%
94.7%
Bar Pass Rate
94.1%
Scholarships
53.8%
% Receiving Aid
95.1%
$32,000/yr
Median Scholarship
$40,092/yr
$18,294/yr
Avg Discount
$38,654/yr
Financial
$305K
Net Cost (3yr)
$239K
10.5 yr
Illustrative repayment
8.8 yr
$194K
Modeled salary, covered categories
$182K
Admissions
169
LSAT 25th
165
173
LSAT Median
169
175
LSAT 75th
170
3.85
GPA 25th
3.73
3.92
GPA Median
3.91
3.98
GPA 75th
3.97
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