Baylor University vs. Indiana University-Bloomington: Cost, Bar Passage & Outcomes Compared

On the most recent ABA Standard 509 data, Baylor University posts the higher first-time bar passage (94.92% vs 87.37%); Indiana University-Bloomington is cheaper on sticker tuition ($36,950 vs $64,639); Baylor University places more graduates in full-time JD jobs (98.2% vs 90.9%).

Side by side (ABA Standard 509)

MetricBaylor UniversityIndiana University-BloomingtonBetter
Admissions
Median LSAT164164Tie
Median undergraduate GPA3.773.91Indiana University-Bloomington
Acceptance rate18.94%35.8%Baylor University
Cost
Resident tuition$64,639$36,950Indiana University-Bloomington
Non-resident tuition$64,639$58,000Indiana University-Bloomington
Median grant$33,518$33,000Baylor University
Bar passage
First-time bar passage94.92%87.37%Baylor University
Two-year ultimate bar passage100%95.21%Baylor University
Bar passage vs. state average+13.5 pts+8.3 ptsBaylor University
Employment
Full-time, long-term JD employment98.2%90.9%Baylor University
Large-firm (250+) employment12.7%23.2%Indiana University-Bloomington
Federal clerkships7.3%4.3%Baylor University

15-year trajectory

First-time bar passage: 94.16% in 2011 to 94.92% in 202575%80%85%90%95%100%111315182022242594.92%
First-time bar passage · 2011–2025
Baylor University — First-time bar passage
First-time bar passage: 81.11% in 2011 to 87.37% in 202575%80%85%90%95%111315182022242587.37%
First-time bar passage · 2011–2025
Indiana University-Bloomington — First-time bar passage
Resident tuition: $43,573 in 2011 to $69,510 in 2026$40,000$50,000$60,000$70,000$80,000111315171921232526$69,510
Resident tuition · 2011–2026
Baylor University — Resident tuition
Resident tuition: $28,130 in 2011 to $36,950 in 2025$25,000$30,000$35,000$40,0001113151719212325$36,950
Resident tuition · 2011–2025
Indiana University-Bloomington — Resident tuition

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FAQ

Which is cheaper, Baylor University or Indiana University-Bloomington?

Indiana University-Bloomington is cheaper on sticker: resident tuition of $36,950 versus Baylor University's $64,639.

Which has better bar passage, Baylor University or Indiana University-Bloomington?

Baylor University has the higher first-time bar passage, 94.92% against Indiana University-Bloomington's 87.37%.

Which has better job outcomes, Baylor University or Indiana University-Bloomington?

Baylor University places more graduates in full-time, long-term JD jobs (98.2% vs 90.9%).

Baylor University vs Indiana University-Bloomington: 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), Baylor University 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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