Florida A&M University vs. Vermont Law School: Cost, Bar Passage & Outcomes Compared

On the most recent ABA Standard 509 data, Florida A&M University posts the higher first-time bar passage (75.38% vs 64.93%); Florida A&M University is cheaper on sticker tuition ($13,224 vs $55,382); Florida A&M University places more graduates in full-time JD jobs (79.6% vs 77.7%).

Side by side (ABA Standard 509)

MetricFlorida A&M UniversityVermont Law SchoolBetter
Admissions
Median LSAT152152Tie
Median undergraduate GPA3.483.25Florida A&M University
Acceptance rate34.7%58.5%Florida A&M University
Cost
Resident tuition$13,224$55,382Florida A&M University
Non-resident tuition$31,842$55,382Florida A&M University
Median grant$7,500$28,000Vermont Law School
Bar passage
First-time bar passage75.38%64.93%Florida A&M University
Two-year ultimate bar passage70.34%76.3%Vermont Law School
Bar passage vs. state average+2.1 pts-11.5 ptsFlorida A&M University
Employment
Full-time, long-term JD employment79.6%77.7%Florida A&M University
Large-firm (250+) employment7.4%2.3%Florida A&M University
Federal clerkships0%0%Tie

15-year trajectory

First-time bar passage: 61.11% in 2011 to 75.38% in 202520%40%60%80%111315182022242575.38%
First-time bar passage · 2011–2025
Florida A&M University — First-time bar passage
First-time bar passage: 79.82% in 2011 to 64.93% in 202540%50%60%70%80%90%111315182022242564.93%
First-time bar passage · 2011–2025
Vermont Law School — First-time bar passage
Resident tuition: $12,424 in 2011 to $13,224 in 2025$12,000$12,500$13,000$13,500$14,000$14,5001113151719212325$13,224
Resident tuition · 2011–2025
Florida A&M University — Resident tuition
Resident tuition: $43,993 in 2011 to $55,382 in 2025$40,000$45,000$50,000$55,000$60,0001113151719212325$55,382
Resident tuition · 2011–2025
Vermont Law School — Resident tuition

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FAQ

Which is cheaper, Florida A&M University or Vermont Law School?

Florida A&M University is cheaper on sticker: resident tuition of $13,224 versus Vermont Law School's $55,382.

Which has better bar passage, Florida A&M University or Vermont Law School?

Florida A&M University has the higher first-time bar passage, 75.38% against Vermont Law School's 64.93%.

Which has better job outcomes, Florida A&M University or Vermont Law School?

Florida A&M University places more graduates in full-time, long-term JD jobs (79.6% vs 77.7%).

Florida A&M University vs Vermont Law School: 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), Florida A&M 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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