Temple University vs Villanova University

This page compares Temple University and Villanova University across admissions data, cost of attendance, and employment outcomes — plus cross-admit decision data from 34 applicants admitted to both.

Based on 34 applicants admitted to both schools, 71% chose to attend Villanova University. This cross-admit data reflects real enrollment decisions from verified law school applicants on LSD.Law.

Both schools are closely ranked in U.S. News: #48 and #50, separated by just 2 positions, making cross-admit data especially useful for deciding between them.

Both schools are located in Pennsylvania — Temple University in Philadelphia and Villanova University in Villanova — meaning graduates often compete in the same regional legal market.

On cost, Temple University has lower tuition at $32,588 per year compared to $59,800. Combined with employment rates of 93.8% (Temple University) and 92.5% ('Nova), prospective students should weigh the cost-to-outcome ratio carefully.

Among cross-admitted applicants, Villanova University offered a median scholarship of $126,000 compared to $110,340, a difference of $15,660 that may factor into enrollment decisions.