Head-to-head · 14 cross-admits
When applicants got into both, 93% chose 'Nova. Side-by-side on admissions, costs, and outcomes — sourced from 14 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 Drexel University
Median scholarship (chose Drexel University)
Median scholarship (chose 'Nova)
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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
Cross-admit by cycle
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Overview
About Drexel University vs 'Nova
Across 14 applicants admitted to both schools and self-reporting on LSD, 7% enrolled at Drexel University and 93% at Villanova University. The split has shifted -25 points across the tracked cycles.
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 Drexel University and Villanova University across admissions data, cost of attendance, and employment outcomes using official ABA 509 disclosures.
In the U.S. News rankings, Villanova University is ranked #49 compared to #82 — a gap of 33 positions that often correlates with differences in employment outcomes and peer assessment scores.
There is a meaningful difference in admissions competitiveness: Villanova University has a median LSAT of 164 compared to 160, a gap of 4 points. This suggests applicants to Villanova University face a more competitive admissions pool.
Both schools are located in Pennsylvania — Drexel University in Philadelphia and Villanova University in Villanova — meaning graduates often compete in the same regional legal market.
Among cross-admitted applicants, Drexel University offered a median scholarship of $152,100 compared to $141,000, a difference of $11,100 that may factor into enrollment decisions.
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