American vs Temple Forum

[chunkers24]

All $$ equal, which would you choose? I would like to do education law/policy reform and am wondering which school will give me better opportunities? I need to decide by tomorrow am. Please help!!!!

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All $$ equal, which would you choose? I would like to do education law/policy reform and am wondering which school will give me better opportunities? I need to decide by tomorrow am. Please help!!!!

I'd say Temple.
1. Both are regional schools. With American, you'd be competing with graduates from a lot of other law schools in the area. And pretty much all of them are higher-ranked than American. With Temple, I believe you'd only be competing with one school ranked above you.
2. I know you said all $$ equal, but cost of living in PA has to be less than DC.

[romothesavior]

I'd say Temple, but I wouldn't go to either without substantial cash.

[chunkers24]

Yes. By $$ equal, I meant tuition. Philly's COL is less than DC's so that's a factor to consider as well. I've read that Temple's employment prospects are better so I guess my decision is made. Thanks!

[timbs4339]

Neither are worth going into substantial debt for.