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University of Chicago vs. New York University

Side-by-side comparison. Medians from ABA Standard 509 disclosures via ILRG, Fall 2025 entering class. Tuition is the 2025-2026 sticker price.
MeasureUniversity of ChicagoNew York University
LocationChicago, ILNew York, NY
Selectivity rank#2#11
Median LSAT174172
Median GPA3.973.92
Est. annual tuition$83,316$83,952
Est. 3-year tuition$249,948$251,856

The takeaway

University of Chicago has a median LSAT of 174 against New York University's 172, a gap of 2 points. On cost, $249,948 vs. $251,856 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