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Stanford University vs. University of California, Berkeley

Side-by-side comparison. Medians from ABA Standard 509 disclosures via ILRG, Fall 2025 entering class. Tuition is the 2025-2026 sticker price.
MeasureStanford UniversityUniversity of California, Berkeley
LocationStanford, CABerkeley, CA
Selectivity rank#5#18
Median LSAT173170
Median GPA3.963.92
Est. annual tuition$77,454$76,149 nonresident / $62,532 in-state
Est. 3-year tuition$232,362$228,447

The takeaway

Stanford University has a median LSAT of 173 against University of California, Berkeley's 170, a gap of 3 points. On cost, $232,362 vs. $228,447 over three years at sticker. Read the medians as guideposts: score above a school's median and you are in target territory; below it and you are reaching. Tuition figures are sticker price only. Most students do not pay sticker, so weigh scholarship odds before letting the gap decide for you.

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Medians from ABA Standard 509 disclosures via ILRG, Fall 2025 entering class. Rank is selectivity rank by median LSAT among 196 schools, not an overall quality ranking.

Last updated October 12, 2026