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 | 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 | 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 $48,946 for State residents and $58,706 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 | $63,452 | 5.87% | 96% | 6:1 | 28,038 |
| 2 | Swarthmore College | $59,328 | 7.79% | 94% | 8:1 | 1,651 |
| 3 | Carnegie Mellon University | $61,344 | 13.54% | 93% | 5:1 | 15,057 |
| 4 | Lehigh University | $59,930 | 45.97% | 87% | 10:1 | 7,263 |
| 5 | Haverford College | $63,628 | 17.84% | 90% | 8:1 | 1,420 |
| 6 | Lafayette College | $59,368 | 40.74% | 88% | 10:1 | 2,725 |
| 7 | Villanova University | $61,618 | 25.24% | 91% | 11:1 | 10,870 |
| 8 | Bucknell University | $61,746 | 34.50% | 88% | 9:1 | 3,757 |
| 9 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | $21,079 / $37,320 | 66.68% | 84% | 14:1 | 33,230 |
| 10 | Bryn Mawr College | $59,330 | 39.34% | 87% | 9:1 | 1,778 |
| Average | $48,946 / $58,706 | 29.75% | 89.80% | 9.00:1 | 10,579 | |
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.