Dayton vs. University of New Mexico: Cost, Bar Passage & Outcomes Compared

On the most recent ABA Standard 509 data, Dayton posts the higher first-time bar passage (87.96% vs 85.71%); University of New Mexico is cheaper on sticker tuition ($19,474 vs $40,020); Dayton places more graduates in full-time JD jobs (88% vs 78%).

Side by side (ABA Standard 509)

MetricDaytonUniversity of New MexicoBetter
Admissions
Median LSAT157157Tie
Median undergraduate GPA3.603.56Dayton
Acceptance rate30.7%41.4%Dayton
Cost
Resident tuition$40,020$19,474University of New Mexico
Non-resident tuition$40,020$43,192Dayton
Median grant$33,000$10,000Dayton
Bar passage
First-time bar passage87.96%85.71%Dayton
Two-year ultimate bar passage88.1%92.5%University of New Mexico
Bar passage vs. state average+7.9 pts+4.5 ptsDayton
Employment
Full-time, long-term JD employment88%78%Dayton
Large-firm (250+) employment15.2%0%Dayton
Federal clerkships0%1%University of New Mexico

15-year trajectory

First-time bar passage: 80.71% in 2011 to 87.96% in 202550%60%70%80%90%100%111315182022242587.96%
First-time bar passage · 2011–2025
Dayton — First-time bar passage
First-time bar passage: 88.31% in 2011 to 85.71% in 202575%80%85%90%95%111315182022242585.71%
First-time bar passage · 2011–2025
University of New Mexico — First-time bar passage
Resident tuition: $31,598 in 2011 to $40,020 in 2025$30,000$32,500$35,000$37,500$40,000$42,5001113151719212325$40,020
Resident tuition · 2011–2025
Dayton — Resident tuition
Resident tuition: $14,532 in 2011 to $19,474 in 2025$14,000$16,000$18,000$20,0001113151719212325$19,474
Resident tuition · 2011–2025
University of New Mexico — Resident tuition

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FAQ

Which is cheaper, Dayton or University of New Mexico?

University of New Mexico is cheaper on sticker: resident tuition of $19,474 versus Dayton's $40,020.

Which has better bar passage, Dayton or University of New Mexico?

Dayton has the higher first-time bar passage, 87.96% against University of New Mexico's 85.71%.

Which has better job outcomes, Dayton or University of New Mexico?

Dayton places more graduates in full-time, long-term JD jobs (88% vs 78%).

Dayton vs University of New Mexico: 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), Dayton 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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