Temple University vs. Villanova University: Cost, Bar Passage & Outcomes Compared

Both are Pennsylvania law schools. On the most recent ABA Standard 509 data, Temple University is the more selective admit (median LSAT 165 vs 164); Villanova University posts the higher first-time bar passage (91.26% vs 90.28%); Temple University is cheaper on sticker tuition ($32,588 vs $59,800); Villanova University places more graduates in full-time JD jobs (96.2% vs 95.4%).

Side by side (ABA Standard 509)

MetricTemple UniversityVillanova UniversityBetter
Admissions
Median LSAT165164Temple University
Median undergraduate GPA3.763.80Villanova University
Acceptance rate24.4%25.9%Temple University
Cost
Resident tuition$32,588$59,800Temple University
Non-resident tuition$48,996$59,800Temple University
Median grant$31,334$40,000Villanova University
Bar passage
First-time bar passage90.28%91.26%Villanova University
Two-year ultimate bar passage94.83%91.26%Temple University
Bar passage vs. state average+10.6 pts+11.1 ptsVillanova University
Employment
Full-time, long-term JD employment95.4%96.2%Villanova University
Large-firm (250+) employment20%23.4%Villanova University
Federal clerkships2.6%1.6%Temple University

15-year trajectory

First-time bar passage: 92.05% in 2011 to 90.28% in 202575%80%85%90%95%111315182022242590.28%
First-time bar passage · 2011–2025
Temple University — First-time bar passage
First-time bar passage: 89.24% in 2011 to 91.26% in 202570%80%90%100%111315182022242591.26%
First-time bar passage · 2011–2025
Villanova University — First-time bar passage
Resident tuition: $19,788 in 2011 to $32,588 in 2025$15,000$20,000$25,000$30,000$35,0001113151719212325$32,588
Resident tuition · 2011–2025
Temple University — Resident tuition
Resident tuition: $37,780 in 2011 to $59,800 in 2025$30,000$40,000$50,000$60,000$70,0001113151719212325$59,800
Resident tuition · 2011–2025
Villanova University — Resident tuition

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FAQ

Is Temple University or Villanova University harder to get into?

Temple University is the tougher admit — its median LSAT is 165 against Villanova University's 164.

Which is cheaper, Temple University or Villanova University?

Temple University is cheaper on sticker: resident tuition of $32,588 versus Villanova University's $59,800.

Which has better bar passage, Temple University or Villanova University?

Villanova University has the higher first-time bar passage, 91.26% against Temple University's 90.28%.

Which has better job outcomes, Temple University or Villanova University?

Villanova University places more graduates in full-time, long-term JD jobs (96.2% vs 95.4%).

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

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