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Northwestern University vs University of Pennsylvania

Side-by-side comparison based on official ABA data

Northwestern University

#9 · Evanston, IL

vs
University of Pennsylvania

#4 · Philadelphia, PA

Outcomes

67.4%
BigLaw %
67.1%
5.7%
Fed. Clerkship %
7.9%
73.1%
Prestigious placement
75.0%
97.3%
Employed %
100.0%
91.8%
Bar Pass Rate
94.4%

Scholarships

76.4%
% Receiving Aid
59.3%
$40,000/yr
Median Scholarship
$42,246/yr
$28,190/yr
Avg Discount
$25,791/yr

Financial

$242K
Net Cost (3yr)
$271K
8.5 yr
Illustrative repayment
9.8 yr
$190K
Modeled salary, covered categories
$184K

Admissions

167
LSAT 25th
167
173
LSAT Median
173
175
LSAT 75th
174
3.76
GPA 25th
3.77
3.96
GPA Median
3.95
4.00
GPA 75th
4.00

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