Albany Law School Union U. vs. Touro College (Fuchsberg): Which Should You Pick?

Two strong schools, one decision. Here are the numbers that actually differ between them, then a straight answer on who should pick which. Medians from ABA Standard 509 disclosures via ILRG, Fall 2025 entering class.

Median LSAT
158 vs. 153
a 5-point gap
Three-year sticker gap
$8,982
Touro College (Fuchsberg) costs less at sticker
Selectivity rank
#100 vs. #157
by median LSAT
Full comparison. Tuition is the 2025-2026 sticker price, an estimate.
MeasureAlbany Law School Union U.Touro College (Fuchsberg)
LocationAlbany, NYCentral Islip, NY
Selectivity rank#100#157
Median LSAT158153
Median GPA3.543.35
Est. annual tuition$63,994$61,000
Est. 3-year tuition$191,982$183,000

Who should pick Albany Law School Union U.

Pick Albany Law School Union U. if your numbers sit at or above its medians (158 LSAT, 3.54 GPA), which also puts you in the best position for merit aid there. Pick it if you want to start your career in Albany: local alumni networks, clinics, and externships tilt heavily toward the school's home market.

Who should pick Touro College (Fuchsberg)

Pick Touro College (Fuchsberg) if your numbers clear its medians (153 LSAT, 3.35 GPA) more comfortably, or if Central Islip is where you want to live and work after graduation. It costs about $8,982 less than Albany Law School Union U. over three years at sticker. If both schools admit you, negotiate: competing offers from peer schools are the most effective way to bring the real price down.

The deciding factors

We do not publish employment outcomes, so check each school's ABA-required employment summary before deciding. For the classic top pairs (Harvard vs. Yale, Columbia vs. NYU, and more), see our comparison pages at /law-schools/compare.

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Last updated October 12, 2026