Political theory vs. political philosophy?

[pax et caritas]

I’m a recent graduate who doubled in philosophy & political science, and I’m going to be applying to grad school this fall. I know “political theory” and “political philosophy” are sometimes used interchangeably, but it looks like they’re considered separate programs at some universities. I’m trying to figure out which one I would be better suited for. 

As far as I understand it, political theorists tend deal with more empirical data and political philosophers have a more generalized and normative approach and often, as the name suggests, do more philosophy. But is that the extent of the differences?

 

Is there anything else I should know when making my decision, like differences in the job market or competitiveness of admissions?

[maxhgns]

My understanding is that the jobs in polisci are for the quants, not the theorists. Theorists and philosophers are in the same tiny, quasi non-existent job boat.

Political philosophers can occasionally find employment in polisci departments (often but not always as theorists). Theorists are almost never hired into philosophy departments.