Which has a higher LSAT median, Drexel University or Seton Hall University?

Seton Hall University has a higher median LSAT of 161, compared to 160. This is a difference of 1 points.

Which school has better BigLaw placement, Drexel University or Seton Hall University?

Drexel University places 16.9% of graduates into large law firms (501+ attorneys), compared to 10.5% for the other school.

Drexel University vs Seton Hall University

Side-by-side comparison of admissions, costs, and outcomes

Cross-Admit Decision Data

Of 13 applicants admitted to both schools:

Chose Drexel University Chose Seton Hall

69%

31%

Median scholarship: $102,000 Median scholarship: $105,000

Based on 13 self-reported cross-admit decisions from the last 5 cycles

View all-time data (31 cross-admits)

55% chose Drexel University 45% chose Seton Hall

31 total cross-admit decisions (all cycles)

Drexel University is Top 100 · Seton Hall is Top 100 in the LSD rankings

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About this comparison

This page compares Drexel University and Seton Hall University across admissions data, cost of attendance, and employment outcomes using official ABA 509 disclosures.

In the U.S. News rankings, Seton Hall University is ranked #71 compared to #79 — a gap of 8 positions that often correlates with differences in employment outcomes and peer assessment scores.

Drexel University is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, while Seton Hall University is in Newark, New Jersey. Regional placement matters: graduates tend to find employment near their law school, so location should factor into your decision alongside rankings and cost.

On cost, Drexel University has lower tuition at $57,000 per year compared to $69,660. Combined with employment rates of 94.1% (Drexel University) and 91.4% (Seton Hall), prospective students should weigh the cost-to-outcome ratio carefully.

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Admissions Comparison

2025 ABA 509

How these schools compare on LSAT, GPA, selectivity, and class composition.

Metric	Drexel University	Seton Hall
USN Rank	#79	#71 ▲
LSD Rank	Top 100 (0.004)	Top 100 (0.004)
LSAT 25th	154	158 ▲
LSAT Median	160	161 ▲
LSAT 75th	162	164 ▲
GPA Median	3.76 ▲	3.71
Acceptance Rate	29.6% ▲	34.3%
Class Size	181	302
Yield Rate	22.2%	32.3% ▲

Financial Comparison

2025 ABA 509

Tuition, scholarships, and debt burden at each school.

Metric	Drexel University	Seton Hall
Tuition (In-State)	$57,000 ▲	$69,660
Tuition (Out-of-State)	$57,000 ▲	$69,660
Median Grant	$28,667	$40,000 ▲
% Receiving Grants	76.0%	88.0% ▲
Avg. Debt at Graduation	-	-

Employment Outcomes

2024 ABA 509

Post-graduation employment placement, salaries, and bar passage.

Metric	Drexel University	Seton Hall
BigLaw (501+)	16.9% ▲	10.5%
Judicial Clerkships	14.0%	41.1% ▲
Median Salary (Private)	$125,000	$140,000 ▲
Employment Rate	94.1% ▲	91.4%
Bar Pass Rate	85.0%	87.2% ▲