Head to head
Harvard University vs University of Southern California
Side-by-side comparison based on official ABA data
Outcomes
53.7%
BigLaw %
58.6%
16.6%
Fed. Clerkship %
3.5%
70.3%
Prestigious placement
62.1%
98.8%
Employed %
97.4%
97.9%
Bar Pass Rate
94.1%
Scholarships
37.9%
% Receiving Aid
95.1%
$27,510/yr
Median Scholarship
$40,092/yr
$10,932/yr
Avg Discount
$38,654/yr
Financial
$319K
Net Cost (3yr)
$239K
12.9 yr
Illustrative repayment
8.8 yr
$166K
Modeled salary, covered categories
$182K
Admissions
171
LSAT 25th
165
174
LSAT Median
169
176
LSAT 75th
170
3.89
GPA 25th
3.73
3.96
GPA Median
3.91
4.00
GPA 75th
3.97
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