American University Washington College of Law vs Columbia University School of Law

Columbia University School of Law has a higher LSAT median (173 vs 160). Compare employment and cost before deciding.

MetricAmerican University Washington College of LawColumbia University School of Law
LocationWashington, DCNew York, NY
Median LSAT160173
Median GPA3.613.90
Acceptance rate39.8%11.8%
Tuition (OOS)$128,828$163,776
Employment rate85.3%98.5%
BigLaw placement13.4%65.4%
Clerkship rate13.9%6.5%
Bar passage74.8%95.5%
TypePrivatePrivate

Choose American University Washington College of Law if…

  • Listed tuition is lower
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Choose Columbia University School of Law if…

  • You want the higher LSAT median and peer profile
  • BigLaw placement is stronger in our data
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