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Northwestern University vs Washington University in St Louis

Side-by-side comparison based on official ABA data

Northwestern University

#9 · Evanston, IL

vs

Outcomes

67.4%
BigLaw %
39.9%
5.7%
Fed. Clerkship %
11.7%
73.1%
Prestigious placement
51.6%
97.3%
Employed %
98.5%
91.8%
Bar Pass Rate
89.6%

Scholarships

76.4%
% Receiving Aid
94.5%
$40,000/yr
Median Scholarship
$48,000/yr
$28,190/yr
Avg Discount
$43,666/yr

Financial

$242K
Net Cost (3yr)
$176K
8.5 yr
Illustrative repayment
7.4 yr
$190K
Modeled salary, covered categories
$158K

Admissions

167
LSAT 25th
165
173
LSAT Median
175
175
LSAT 75th
176
3.76
GPA 25th
3.58
3.96
GPA Median
3.96
4.00
GPA 75th
4.00

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