Drexel University vs. Pennsylvania: Cost, Bar Passage & Outcomes Compared

Both are Pennsylvania law schools. On the most recent ABA Standard 509 data, Pennsylvania is the more selective admit (median LSAT 173 vs 160); Pennsylvania posts the higher first-time bar passage (96.7% vs 85%); Drexel University is cheaper on sticker tuition ($57,000 vs $78,348); Pennsylvania places more graduates in full-time JD jobs (99.6% vs 89.5%).

Side by side (ABA Standard 509)

MetricDrexel UniversityPennsylvaniaBetter
Admissions
Median LSAT160173Pennsylvania
Median undergraduate GPA3.763.95Pennsylvania
Acceptance rate29.6%8.1%Pennsylvania
Cost
Resident tuition$57,000$78,348Drexel University
Non-resident tuition$57,000$78,348Drexel University
Median grant$28,667$42,246Pennsylvania
Bar passage
First-time bar passage85%96.7%Pennsylvania
Two-year ultimate bar passage91.5%97.66%Pennsylvania
Bar passage vs. state average+5.5 pts+13.8 ptsPennsylvania
Employment
Full-time, long-term JD employment89.5%99.6%Pennsylvania
Large-firm (250+) employment15.8%70.7%Pennsylvania
Federal clerkships0%7.9%Pennsylvania

15-year trajectory

First-time bar passage: 82.02% in 2011 to 85% in 202570%75%80%85%90%111315182022242585%
First-time bar passage · 2011–2025
Drexel University — First-time bar passage
First-time bar passage: 94.46% in 2011 to 96.7% in 202590%92.5%95%97.5%100%111315182022242596.7%
First-time bar passage · 2011–2025
Pennsylvania — First-time bar passage
Resident tuition: $36,051 in 2011 to $57,000 in 2025$30,000$40,000$50,000$60,0001113151719212325$57,000
Resident tuition · 2011–2025
Drexel University — Resident tuition
Resident tuition: $50,718 in 2011 to $78,348 in 2025$40,000$50,000$60,000$70,000$80,000$90,0001113151719212325$78,348
Resident tuition · 2011–2025
Pennsylvania — Resident tuition

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FAQ

Is Drexel University or Pennsylvania harder to get into?

Pennsylvania is the tougher admit — its median LSAT is 173 against Drexel University's 160.

Which is cheaper, Drexel University or Pennsylvania?

Drexel University is cheaper on sticker: resident tuition of $57,000 versus Pennsylvania's $78,348.

Which has better bar passage, Drexel University or Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania has the higher first-time bar passage, 96.7% against Drexel University's 85%.

Which has better job outcomes, Drexel University or Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania places more graduates in full-time, long-term JD jobs (99.6% vs 89.5%).

Drexel University vs Pennsylvania: which is better?

It depends on what you weigh — the table above shows where each wins. Across the four headline measures (selectivity, sticker cost, first-time bar passage, and JD employment), Pennsylvania leads on more of them, but read the row that matters most to you rather than the count.

Source: ABA Standard 509 Required Disclosures, most recent reported cycle. Last updated June 26, 2026.

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