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Duke University vs Northwestern University

Side-by-side comparison based on official ABA data

Duke University

#7 · Durham, NC

vs
Northwestern University

#9 · Evanston, IL

Outcomes

70.9%
BigLaw %
67.4%
11.7%
Fed. Clerkship %
5.7%
82.6%
Prestigious placement
73.1%
99.6%
Employed %
97.3%
98.2%
Bar Pass Rate
91.8%

Scholarships

94.3%
% Receiving Aid
76.4%
$35,000/yr
Median Scholarship
$40,000/yr
$31,136/yr
Avg Discount
$28,190/yr

Financial

$230K
Net Cost (3yr)
$242K
8.3 yr
Illustrative repayment
8.5 yr
$186K
Modeled salary, covered categories
$190K

Admissions

169
LSAT 25th
167
171
LSAT Median
173
172
LSAT 75th
175
3.83
GPA 25th
3.76
3.91
GPA Median
3.96
3.96
GPA 75th
4.00

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