Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between best schools in Pennsylvania. By school type, there are 1 public and 9 private schools in best schools in Pennsylvania. By school level, all 10 schools are 4 years or high institutes.
| Rank | Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 2 | Swarthmore College | Swarthmore, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| 3 | Carnegie Mellon University | Pittsburgh, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 4 | Lehigh University | Bethlehem, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 5 | Haverford College | Haverford, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| 6 | Lafayette College | Easton, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| 7 | Villanova University | Villanova, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 8 | Bucknell University | Lewisburg, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| 9 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | Pittsburgh, PA | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 10 | Bryn Mawr College | Bryn Mawr, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of best schools in Pennsylvania is $48,874 for State residents and $56,302 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 29.75% and graduation rate is 89.80%. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Rank | Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Pennsylvania | $61,710 | 5.87% | 96% | 6:1 | 26,552 |
| 2 | Swarthmore College | $56,056 | 7.79% | 94% | 7:1 | 1,437 |
| 3 | Carnegie Mellon University | $58,924 | 13.54% | 93% | 5:1 | 13,519 |
| 4 | Lehigh University | $57,470 | 45.97% | 87% | 9:1 | 7,067 |
| 5 | Haverford College | $61,210 | 17.84% | 90% | 8:1 | 1,307 |
| 6 | Lafayette College | $57,114 | 40.74% | 88% | 9:1 | 2,514 |
| 7 | Villanova University | $59,020 | 25.24% | 91% | 11:1 | 11,032 |
| 8 | Bucknell University | $59,802 | 34.50% | 88% | 9:1 | 3,726 |
| 9 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | $20,362 / $35,394 | 66.68% | 84% | 14:1 | 32,277 |
| 10 | Bryn Mawr College | $56,320 | 39.34% | 87% | 8:1 | 1,634 |
| Average | $48,874 / $56,302 | 29.75% | 89.80% | 8.60:1 | 10,107 | |
The ranking data is provided by CollegeEvaluator. We compare the schools that ranked top 10 in Pennsylvaniaand in top 500 ranking for all colleges and universities in United States.