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Campbell University vs. Montana: Cost, Bar Passage & Outcomes Compared

On the most recent ABA Standard 509 data, Campbell University posts the higher first-time bar passage (85.4% vs 82.0%); Montana is cheaper on sticker tuition ($24,582 vs $51,840); Campbell University places more graduates in full-time JD jobs (90.1% vs 85.9%).

Side by side (ABA Standard 509)

MetricCampbell UniversityMontanaBetter
Admissions
Median LSAT156156Tie
Median undergraduate GPA3.513.64Montana
Acceptance rate50.7%51.4%Campbell University
Cost
Resident tuition$51,840$24,582Montana
Non-resident tuition$51,840$51,582Montana
Median grant$21,771$10,000Campbell University
Bar passage
First-time bar passage85.4%82.0%Campbell University
Two-year ultimate bar passage94.2%97.5%Montana
Bar passage vs. state average+6.3 pts+1.4 ptsCampbell University
Employment
Full-time, long-term JD employment90.1%85.9%Campbell University
Large-firm (250+) employment6.1%0.0%Campbell University
Federal clerkships1.7%5.9%Montana

trajectory since 2011

First-time bar passage: 85.6% in 2011 to 85.4% in 202560.0%70.0%80.0%90.0%100.0%111315182022242585.4%
First-time bar passage · 2011–2025
Campbell University — First-time bar passage
First-time bar passage: 91.6% in 2011 to 82.0% in 202560.0%70.0%80.0%90.0%100.0%111315182022242582.0%
First-time bar passage · 2011–2025
Montana — First-time bar passage
Resident tuition: $33,910 in 2011 to $51,840 in 2025$30,000$40,000$50,000$60,0001113151719212325$51,840
Resident tuition · 2011–2025
Campbell University — Resident tuition
Resident tuition: $11,578 in 2011 to $24,582 in 2025$10,000$15,000$20,000$25,000$30,0001113151719212325$24,582
Resident tuition · 2011–2025
Montana — Resident tuition

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FAQ

Which is cheaper, Campbell University or Montana?

Montana is cheaper on sticker: resident tuition of $24,582 versus Campbell University's $51,840.

Which has better bar passage, Campbell University or Montana?

Campbell University has the higher first-time bar passage, 85.4% against Montana's 82.0%.

Which has better job outcomes, Campbell University or Montana?

Campbell University places more graduates in full-time, long-term JD jobs (90.1% vs 85.9%).

Campbell University vs Montana: 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), Campbell 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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