Head-to-head · 10 cross-admits
When applicants got into both, 80% chose Stetson University. Side-by-side on admissions, costs, and outcomes — sourced from 10 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 Stetson University
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 Stetson University vs Nova Southeastern
Across 10 applicants admitted to both schools and self-reporting on LSD, 80% enrolled at Stetson University and 20% at Nova Southeastern 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 Stetson University and Nova Southeastern University across admissions data, cost of attendance, and employment outcomes using official ABA 509 disclosures.
There is a meaningful difference in admissions competitiveness: Stetson University has a median LSAT of 159 compared to 155, a gap of 4 points. This suggests applicants to Stetson University face a more competitive admissions pool.
Both schools are located in Florida — Stetson University in Gulfport and Nova Southeastern University in Davie — meaning graduates often compete in the same regional legal market.
On cost, Nova Southeastern University has lower tuition at $49,350 per year compared to $56,521. Combined with employment rates of 86.8% (Stetson University) and 73.4% (Nova Southeastern), prospective students should weigh the cost-to-outcome ratio carefully.
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