Head to head
University of California - Berkeley vs University of Southern California
Side-by-side comparison based on official ABA data
University of California - Berkeley
#16 · Berkeley, CA
vs
University of Southern California
#26 · Los Angeles, CA
Outcomes
57.2%
BigLaw %
58.6%
6.4%
Fed. Clerkship %
3.5%
63.6%
Prestigious placement
62.1%
98.9%
Employed %
97.4%
94.8%
Bar Pass Rate
94.1%
Scholarships
85.9%
% Receiving Aid
95.1%
$31,158/yr
Median Scholarship
$40,092/yr
$26,853/yr
Avg Discount
$38,654/yr
Financial
$297K
Net Cost (3yr)
$239K
11.6 yr
Illustrative repayment
8.8 yr
$170K
Modeled salary, covered categories
$182K
Admissions
167
LSAT 25th
165
170
LSAT Median
169
172
LSAT 75th
170
3.84
GPA 25th
3.73
3.92
GPA Median
3.91
3.99
GPA 75th
3.97
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