Baltimore vs. Gonzaga University: Cost, Bar Passage & Outcomes Compared

On the most recent ABA Standard 509 data, Gonzaga University posts the higher first-time bar passage (79.74% vs 70.71%); Baltimore is cheaper on sticker tuition ($33,944 vs $57,962); Baltimore places more graduates in full-time JD jobs (85.8% vs 81.8%).

Side by side (ABA Standard 509)

MetricBaltimoreGonzaga UniversityBetter
Admissions
Median LSAT155155Tie
Median undergraduate GPA3.453.55Gonzaga University
Acceptance rate49.5%51.1%Baltimore
Cost
Resident tuition$33,944$57,962Baltimore
Non-resident tuition$50,624$57,962Baltimore
Median grant$15,000$32,000Gonzaga University
Bar passage
First-time bar passage70.71%79.74%Gonzaga University
Two-year ultimate bar passage78.36%92.74%Gonzaga University
Bar passage vs. state average+0.1 pts-1.6 ptsBaltimore
Employment
Full-time, long-term JD employment85.8%81.8%Baltimore
Large-firm (250+) employment3.5%2.5%Baltimore
Federal clerkships0.5%1%Gonzaga University

15-year trajectory

First-time bar passage: 80.2% in 2011 to 70.71% in 202550%60%70%80%90%111315182022242570.71%
First-time bar passage · 2011–2025
Baltimore — First-time bar passage
First-time bar passage: 78.79% in 2011 to 79.74% in 202560%70%80%90%100%111315182022242579.74%
First-time bar passage · 2011–2025
Gonzaga University — First-time bar passage
Resident tuition: $25,798 in 2011 to $33,944 in 2025$25,000$27,500$30,000$32,500$35,0001113151719212325$33,944
Resident tuition · 2011–2025
Baltimore — Resident tuition
Resident tuition: $34,105 in 2011 to $57,962 in 2025$30,000$40,000$50,000$60,0001113151719212325$57,962
Resident tuition · 2011–2025
Gonzaga University — Resident tuition

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FAQ

Which is cheaper, Baltimore or Gonzaga University?

Baltimore is cheaper on sticker: resident tuition of $33,944 versus Gonzaga University's $57,962.

Which has better bar passage, Baltimore or Gonzaga University?

Gonzaga University has the higher first-time bar passage, 79.74% against Baltimore's 70.71%.

Which has better job outcomes, Baltimore or Gonzaga University?

Baltimore places more graduates in full-time, long-term JD jobs (85.8% vs 81.8%).

Baltimore vs Gonzaga University: which is better?

It depends on what you weigh — the table above shows where each wins. Across the four headline measures (selectivity, sticker cost, first-time bar passage, and JD employment), Baltimore leads on more of them, but read the row that matters most to you rather than the count.

Source: ABA Standard 509 Required Disclosures, most recent reported cycle. Last updated June 26, 2026.

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