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Northwestern University vs Stanford University

Side-by-side comparison based on official ABA data

Northwestern University

#9 · Evanston, IL

vs
Stanford University

#1 · Stanford, CA

Outcomes

67.4%
BigLaw %
45.3%
5.7%
Fed. Clerkship %
19.5%
73.1%
Prestigious placement
64.7%
97.3%
Employed %
93.2%
91.8%
Bar Pass Rate
99.4%

Scholarships

76.4%
% Receiving Aid
50.4%
$40,000/yr
Median Scholarship
$52,797/yr
$28,190/yr
Avg Discount
$25,112/yr

Financial

$242K
Net Cost (3yr)
$317K
8.5 yr
Illustrative repayment
13.5 yr
$190K
Modeled salary, covered categories
$157K

Admissions

167
LSAT 25th
171
173
LSAT Median
173
175
LSAT 75th
176
3.76
GPA 25th
3.87
3.96
GPA Median
3.96
4.00
GPA 75th
4.00

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