Head to head
Northwestern University vs University of Southern California
Side-by-side comparison based on official ABA data
Outcomes
67.4%
BigLaw %
58.6%
5.7%
Fed. Clerkship %
3.5%
73.1%
Prestigious placement
62.1%
97.3%
Employed %
97.4%
91.8%
Bar Pass Rate
94.1%
Scholarships
76.4%
% Receiving Aid
95.1%
$40,000/yr
Median Scholarship
$40,092/yr
$28,190/yr
Avg Discount
$38,654/yr
Financial
$242K
Net Cost (3yr)
$239K
8.5 yr
Illustrative repayment
8.8 yr
$190K
Modeled salary, covered categories
$182K
Admissions
167
LSAT 25th
165
173
LSAT Median
169
175
LSAT 75th
170
3.76
GPA 25th
3.73
3.96
GPA Median
3.91
4.00
GPA 75th
3.97
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