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University of Virginia vs. Duke 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 VirginiaDuke University
LocationCharlottesville, VADurham, NC
Selectivity rank#5#13
Median LSAT173171
Median GPA3.993.91
Est. annual tuition$76,396 nonresident / $74,078 in-state$80,100
Est. 3-year tuition$229,188$240,300

The takeaway

University of Virginia has a median LSAT of 173 against Duke University's 171, a gap of 2 points. On cost, $229,188 vs. $240,300 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