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 $45,669 for State residents and $54,221 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 34.80% and graduation rate is 89.20%. 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 | $61,710 | 9% | 96% | 6:1 | 26,552 |
| 2 | Swarthmore College | $56,056 | 9% | 97% | 8:1 | 1,437 |
| 3 | Carnegie Mellon University | $58,924 | 17% | 93% | 10:1 | 13,519 |
| 4 | Lehigh University | $57,470 | 50% | 88% | 9:1 | 7,067 |
| 5 | Haverford College | $61,210 | 18% | 93% | 8:1 | 1,307 |
| 6 | Lafayette College | $57,114 | 36% | 90% | 10:1 | 2,514 |
| 7 | Villanova University | $59,020 | 31% | 92% | 11:1 | 11,032 |
| 8 | Bucknell University | $59,802 | 38% | 88% | 9:1 | 3,726 |
| 9 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | $18,450 / $35,514 | 76% | 71% | 14:1 | 46,810 |
| 10 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | $20,362 / $35,394 | 64% | 84% | 14:1 | 32,277 |
| Average | $45,669 / $54,221 | 34.80% | 89.20% | 9.90:1 | 14,624 | |
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.