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Yale University vs. Stanford University

Side-by-side comparison. Medians from ABA Standard 509 disclosures via ILRG, Fall 2025 entering class. Tuition is the 2025-2026 sticker price.
MeasureYale UniversityStanford University
LocationNew Haven, CTStanford, CA
Selectivity rank#2#5
Median LSAT174173
Median GPA3.963.96
Est. annual tuition$76,636$77,454
Est. 3-year tuition$229,908$232,362

The takeaway

Yale University has a median LSAT of 174 against Stanford University's 173, a gap of 1 point. On cost, $229,908 vs. $232,362 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