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University of Texas, Austin vs. University of California, Los Angeles

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 Texas, AustinUniversity of California, Los Angeles
LocationAustin, TXLos Angeles, CA
Selectivity rank#11#13
Median LSAT172171
Median GPA3.893.95
Est. annual tuition$56,822 nonresident / $38,236 in-state$71,329 nonresident / $59,084 in-state
Est. 3-year tuition$170,466$213,987

The takeaway

University of Texas, Austin has a median LSAT of 172 against University of California, Los Angeles's 171, a gap of 1 point. On cost, $170,466 vs. $213,987 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