Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between best schools in Pennsylvania. By school type, there are 2 public and 8 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), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 2 | Swarthmore College | Swarthmore, PA | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| 3 | Carnegie Mellon University | Pittsburgh, PA | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 4 | Lehigh University | Bethlehem, PA | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 5 | Haverford College | Haverford, PA | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| 6 | Lafayette College | Easton, PA | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| 7 | Villanova University | Villanova, PA | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 8 | Bucknell University | Lewisburg, PA | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| 9 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | University Park, PA | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 10 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | Pittsburgh, PA | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of best schools in Pennsylvania is $45,601 for State residents and $51,433 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 30.60% and graduation rate is 88.20%. 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 | $60,042 | 8% | 96% | 6:1 | 25,860 |
| 2 | Swarthmore College | $54,456 | 9% | 94% | 8:1 | 1,559 |
| 3 | Carnegie Mellon University | $58,810 | 15% | 90% | 10:1 | 14,029 |
| 4 | Lehigh University | $55,260 | 32% | 90% | 9:1 | 6,849 |
| 5 | Haverford College | $59,162 | 16% | 90% | 8:1 | 1,310 |
| 6 | Lafayette College | $55,742 | 31% | 88% | 10:1 | 2,642 |
| 7 | Villanova University | $57,460 | 28% | 90% | 11:1 | 11,030 |
| 8 | Bucknell University | $58,202 | 34% | 90% | 9:1 | 3,668 |
| 9 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | $18,450 / $35,514 | 76% | 71% | 14:1 | 46,810 |
| 10 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | $19,678 / $19,679 | 57% | 83% | 14:1 | 28,673 |
| Average | $45,601 / $51,433 | 30.60% | 88.20% | 9.90:1 | 14,243 | |
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.