Head to head

Stanford University vs University of Southern California

Side-by-side comparison based on official ABA data

Stanford University

#1 · Stanford, CA

vs
University of Southern California

#26 · Los Angeles, CA

Outcomes

45.3%
BigLaw %
58.6%
19.5%
Fed. Clerkship %
3.5%
64.7%
Prestigious placement
62.1%
93.2%
Employed %
97.4%
99.4%
Bar Pass Rate
94.1%

Scholarships

50.4%
% Receiving Aid
95.1%
$52,797/yr
Median Scholarship
$40,092/yr
$25,112/yr
Avg Discount
$38,654/yr

Financial

$317K
Net Cost (3yr)
$239K
13.5 yr
Illustrative repayment
8.8 yr
$157K
Modeled salary, covered categories
$182K

Admissions

171
LSAT 25th
165
173
LSAT Median
169
176
LSAT 75th
170
3.87
GPA 25th
3.73
3.96
GPA Median
3.91
4.00
GPA 75th
3.97

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