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Villanova v. Temple - Philly Schools
Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2010 12:01 pm
by lawschoolapplicant1
Any thoughts on Villanova vs. Temple? I'm in at both and I'm hoping for an insider's perspective.
Full disclosure: I've been somewhat fixated on Nova for a while, however Temple would be substantially cheaper for me to attend.
What are the important factors that differentiate the two schools - other than cost? Academic quality? Is one more "regional" than the other? Career prospects? Student life?
Any insights would be greatly appreciated.
Re: Villanova v. Temple - Philly Schools
Posted: Mon Feb 22, 2010 12:48 pm
by MURPH
Nova is prettier and in a safer part of town. Pay prospects are similar. I heard Nova is stingy with scholarship money.
Re: Villanova v. Temple - Philly Schools
Posted: Mon Feb 22, 2010 1:04 pm
by FunkyJD
FWIW, last year, Nova had slightly better placement than Temple for NLJ250 firms. (16.7% to 16.2%) Splitting hairs, though ...
http://www.law.com/jsp/nlj/PubArticleNL ... 2443758843
Re: Villanova v. Temple - Philly Schools
Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2010 2:40 am
by FCD
MURPH wrote:Nova is prettier and in a safer part of town. Pay prospects are similar. I heard Nova is stingy with scholarship money.
Nova isn't even in town. It's way out in the suburbs. I have to imagine a twenty-something would rather live somewhere in greater center city, a short subway ride from Temple.
Also, Nova is much more expensive -- especially if you're a PA resident.
Re: Villanova v. Temple - Philly Schools
Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2010 2:48 am
by twert
FCD wrote:MURPH wrote:Nova is prettier and in a safer part of town. Pay prospects are similar. I heard Nova is stingy with scholarship money.
Nova isn't even in town. It's way out in the suburbs. I have to imagine a twenty-something would rather live somewhere in greater center city, a short subway ride from Temple.
Also, Nova is much more expensive -- especially if you're a PA resident.
considering prospects are basically the same...