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 institutions.
| Rank | Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, 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 | Certificate, 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 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | University Park, PA | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 10 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | Pittsburgh, PA | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of best schools in Pennsylvania is - for all undergraduate students. 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 | $66,104 | 6.50% | 96% | 8:1 | 28,201 |
| 2 | Swarthmore College | $62,412 | 6.93% | 93% | 8:1 | 1,625 |
| 3 | Carnegie Mellon University | $63,829 | 11.30% | 91% | 5:1 | 16,002 |
| 4 | Lehigh University | $62,180 | 36.98% | 91% | 10:1 | 7,394 |
| 5 | Haverford College | $68,300 | 14.21% | 91% | 8:1 | 1,421 |
| 6 | Lafayette College | $62,574 | 33.63% | 89% | 10:1 | 2,729 |
| 7 | Villanova University | $64,701 | 23.39% | 90% | 10:1 | 10,383 |
| 8 | Bucknell University | $64,772 | 32.55% | 86% | 9:1 | 3,787 |
| 9 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | $20,234 / $40,188 | 55.21% | 83% | 15:1 | 50,028 |
| 10 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | $21,524 / $39,890 | 49.14% | 83% | 13:1 | 33,767 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 | |
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.