Head-to-head · 15 cross-admits
When applicants got into both, 53% chose Richmond. Side-by-side on admissions, costs, and outcomes — sourced from 15 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 Richmond
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
Cross-admit by cycle
How preferences shifted over recent cyclesRelated comparisons
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Overview
About Richmond vs PSU-Dickinson
Across 15 applicants admitted to both schools and self-reporting on LSD, 53% enrolled at University of Richmond and 47% at Pennsylvania State - Dickinson Law.
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 Richmond and Pennsylvania State - Dickinson Law across admissions data, cost of attendance, and employment outcomes using official ABA 509 disclosures.
Both schools are closely ranked in U.S. News: #59 and #62, separated by just 3 positions, making cross-admit data especially useful for deciding between them.
There is a meaningful difference in admissions competitiveness: University of Richmond has a median LSAT of 164 compared to 159, a gap of 5 points. This suggests applicants to University of Richmond face a more competitive admissions pool.
University of Richmond is located in Richmond, Virginia, while Pennsylvania State - Dickinson Law is in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Regional placement matters: graduates tend to find employment near their law school, so location should factor into your decision alongside rankings and cost.
Among cross-admitted applicants who enrolled, those choosing Pennsylvania State - Dickinson Law reported a higher median scholarship — $147,000 versus $120,000 over three years — though aid is one of several factors behind the enrollment decision.
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