Head to head

Duke University vs University of Southern California

Side-by-side comparison based on official ABA data

Duke University

#7 · Durham, NC

vs
University of Southern California

#26 · Los Angeles, CA

Outcomes

70.9%
BigLaw %
58.6%
11.7%
Fed. Clerkship %
3.5%
82.6%
Prestigious placement
62.1%
99.6%
Employed %
97.4%
98.2%
Bar Pass Rate
94.1%

Scholarships

94.3%
% Receiving Aid
95.1%
$35,000/yr
Median Scholarship
$40,092/yr
$31,136/yr
Avg Discount
$38,654/yr

Financial

$230K
Net Cost (3yr)
$239K
8.3 yr
Illustrative repayment
8.8 yr
$186K
Modeled salary, covered categories
$182K

Admissions

169
LSAT 25th
165
171
LSAT Median
169
172
LSAT 75th
170
3.83
GPA 25th
3.73
3.91
GPA Median
3.91
3.96
GPA 75th
3.97

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