Denver vs. Oregon: Cost, Bar Passage & Outcomes Compared
On the most recent ABA Standard 509 data, Oregon posts the higher first-time bar passage (85.06% vs 84.89%); Oregon is cheaper on sticker tuition ($47,240 vs $63,390); Oregon places more graduates in full-time JD jobs (85.2% vs 84.6%).
Side by side (ABA Standard 509)
| Metric | Denver | Oregon | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admissions | |||
| Median LSAT | 160 | 160 | Tie |
| Median undergraduate GPA | 3.66 | 3.62 | Denver |
| Acceptance rate | 41.3% | 55% | Denver |
| Cost | |||
| Resident tuition | $63,390 | $47,240 | Oregon |
| Non-resident tuition | $63,390 | $59,495 | Oregon |
| Median grant | $30,000 | $25,000 | Denver |
| Bar passage | |||
| First-time bar passage | 84.89% | 85.06% | Oregon |
| Two-year ultimate bar passage | 89.18% | 90.44% | Oregon |
| Bar passage vs. state average | -0.2 pts | +8.7 pts | Oregon |
| Employment | |||
| Full-time, long-term JD employment | 84.6% | 85.2% | Oregon |
| Large-firm (250+) employment | 12% | 5.6% | Denver |
| Federal clerkships | 0.4% | 2.1% | Oregon |
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FAQ
Which is cheaper, Denver or Oregon?
Oregon is cheaper on sticker: resident tuition of $47,240 versus Denver's $63,390.
Which has better bar passage, Denver or Oregon?
Oregon has the higher first-time bar passage, 85.06% against Denver's 84.89%.
Which has better job outcomes, Denver or Oregon?
Oregon places more graduates in full-time, long-term JD jobs (85.2% vs 84.6%).
Denver vs Oregon: 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), Oregon 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.