Head-to-head · 13 cross-admits
When applicants got into both, 61% chose Drexel University. Side-by-side on admissions, costs, and outcomes — sourced from 13 self-reported decisions and ABA 509 filings.
Choice, not ranking
These are decisions, not opinions. Scholarship offers, location, intended practice, and personal fit are all priced into the split.
Cross-admit decision
Chose Pittsburgh
Typical aid · ABA 509 · 2025
per yearCross-admits who enrolled · self-reported, 3-yr award
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Admissions
Rankings, LSAT/GPA, acceptance & yield 2025 ABA 509
Financial
Sticker price and scholarship aid 2025 ABA 509
Employment & outcomes
Post-graduation placement and bar passage 2025 ABA Employment
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Overview
About Pittsburgh vs Drexel University
Across 13 applicants admitted to both schools and self-reporting on LSD, 39% enrolled at University of Pittsburgh and 61% at Drexel University.
These numbers reflect every factor that goes into a real decision: scholarship offers, geographic preference, intended practice area, and fit. Choosing one school doesn't mean it's "better" — it means the pool of cross-admits, weighing their options, ended up there more often. Pair this with the scholarship distribution and employment outcomes above for full context.
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Detailed comparison narrative
This page compares University of Pittsburgh and Drexel University across admissions data, cost of attendance, and employment outcomes using official ABA 509 disclosures.
In the U.S. News rankings, University of Pittsburgh is ranked #77 compared to #82 — a gap of 5 positions that often correlates with differences in employment outcomes and peer assessment scores.
Both schools are located in Pennsylvania — University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh and Drexel University in Philadelphia — meaning graduates often compete in the same regional legal market.
On cost, University of Pittsburgh has lower tuition at $39,936 per year compared to $57,000. Combined with employment rates of 87.7% (Pittsburgh) and 91.7% (Drexel University), prospective students should weigh the cost-to-outcome ratio carefully.
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