Head to head
Columbia University vs Yale University
Side-by-side comparison based on official ABA data
Outcomes
70.1%
BigLaw %
31.4%
4.1%
Fed. Clerkship %
23.3%
74.2%
Prestigious placement
54.8%
97.6%
Employed %
95.2%
94.7%
Bar Pass Rate
98.5%
Scholarships
53.8%
% Receiving Aid
63.1%
$32,000/yr
Median Scholarship
$34,747/yr
$18,294/yr
Avg Discount
$22,448/yr
Financial
$305K
Net Cost (3yr)
$254K
10.5 yr
Illustrative repayment
12.6 yr
$194K
Modeled salary, covered categories
$135K
Admissions
169
LSAT 25th
171
173
LSAT Median
174
175
LSAT 75th
177
3.85
GPA 25th
3.90
3.92
GPA Median
3.96
3.98
GPA 75th
4.00
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