Head to head
Columbia University vs Vanderbilt University
Side-by-side comparison based on official ABA data
Outcomes
70.1%
BigLaw %
46.4%
4.1%
Fed. Clerkship %
11.3%
74.2%
Prestigious placement
57.7%
97.6%
Employed %
99.4%
94.7%
Bar Pass Rate
94.6%
Scholarships
53.8%
% Receiving Aid
89.7%
$32,000/yr
Median Scholarship
$32,792/yr
$18,294/yr
Avg Discount
$28,910/yr
Financial
$305K
Net Cost (3yr)
$254K
10.5 yr
Illustrative repayment
10.5 yr
$194K
Modeled salary, covered categories
$162K
Admissions
169
LSAT 25th
167
173
LSAT Median
170
175
LSAT 75th
171
3.85
GPA 25th
3.77
3.92
GPA Median
3.91
3.98
GPA 75th
3.97
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