American University Washington College of Law vs Pepperdine University Rick J. Caruso School of Law

Pepperdine University Rick J. Caruso School of Law has a higher LSAT median (164 vs 160). Compare employment and cost before deciding.

MetricAmerican University Washington College of LawPepperdine University Rick J. Caruso School of Law
LocationWashington, DCMalibu, CA
Median LSAT160164
Median GPA3.613.85
Acceptance rate39.8%28.4%
Tuition (OOS)$128,828$139,900
Employment rate85.3%97.5%
BigLaw placement13.4%11.7%
Clerkship rate13.9%7.1%
Bar passage74.8%83.3%
TypePrivatePrivate

Choose American University Washington College of Law if…

  • Listed tuition is lower
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Choose Pepperdine University Rick J. Caruso School of Law if…

  • You want the higher LSAT median and peer profile
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