Head to head
Harvard University vs Northwestern University
Side-by-side comparison based on official ABA data
Outcomes
53.7%
BigLaw %
67.4%
16.6%
Fed. Clerkship %
5.7%
70.3%
Prestigious placement
73.1%
98.8%
Employed %
97.3%
97.9%
Bar Pass Rate
91.8%
Scholarships
37.9%
% Receiving Aid
76.4%
$27,510/yr
Median Scholarship
$40,000/yr
$10,932/yr
Avg Discount
$28,190/yr
Financial
$319K
Net Cost (3yr)
$242K
12.9 yr
Illustrative repayment
8.5 yr
$166K
Modeled salary, covered categories
$190K
Admissions
171
LSAT 25th
167
174
LSAT Median
173
176
LSAT 75th
175
3.89
GPA 25th
3.76
3.96
GPA Median
3.96
4.00
GPA 75th
4.00
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