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2022 Pennsylvania Best Colleges Tuition Comparison

2022 Pennsylvania Best Colleges Tuition Comparison
This page compares the best colleges in Pennsylvania with tuition, admission, and more academic facts (Ranking data from College Evaluator). For the academic year 2021-2022, University of Pennsylvania rank first in the best Pennsylvania college ranking and Swarthmore College is placed in second.

Admission Comparison Between Best Colleges in Pennsylvania

2 public and 8 private schools rank in the best Pennsylvania colleges. The schools' average acceptance rate is 34.80% where University of Pennsylvania has the tightest (lowest) acceptance rate of 9% and Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus has the highest rate of 76%. Total 146,241 students are attending one of the best Pennsylvania schools where Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus has the largest population with 46,810 students and Haverford College has the smallest number of students (1,307 students). The average graduation rate is 89.20% and the average students to faculty ratio is 9.90:1 at those colleges.
The following table shows the academic information and key facts of the best Pennsylvania colleges including acceptance rate, graduation rate, student population, and students to faculty ratio.
Table. Pennsylvania Best Colleges Overview
RankName Acceptance RateSAT ScoreGraduation RatePopulationStudent-Faculty Ratio
1University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
9%1,51596%26,5526:1 (16.67 %)
2Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, PA
9%1,46897%1,4378:1 (12.50 %)
3Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA
17%1,51093%13,51910:1 (10.00 %)
4Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA
50%1,34788%7,0679:1 (11.11 %)
5Haverford College
Haverford, PA
18%1,44093%1,3078:1 (12.50 %)
6Lafayette College
Easton, PA
36%1,34590%2,51410:1 (10.00 %)
7Villanova University
Villanova, PA
31%1,39092%11,03211:1 (9.09 %)
8Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA
38%1,34088%3,7269:1 (11.11 %)
9Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA
76%1,19071%46,81014:1 (7.14 %)
10University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA
64%1,33284%32,27714:1 (7.14 %)
Average34.80%1,38889.20%146,241 (Total)9.90:1 (10.10 %)

Best Pennsylvania Colleges 2022 Tuition Comparison and 2023 Estimated Costs

The following table lists 2021-2022 tuition & fees and compares them between the best Pennsylvania colleges. The 2021-2022 costs are officially published by IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education. The estimated costs for the academic year 2022-2023 are calculated and estimated based on each school's rate of tuition change from 2021 to 2022.

For the undergraduate programs, the average tuition & fees of the best Pennsylvania colleges is $54,221 where University of Pennsylvania has the most expensive costs at $61,710 and University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus has the lowest amount of tuition at $35,394. The average graduate tuition & fees of the best Pennsylvania colleges is $35,067 where Carnegie Mellon University has the highest tuition with $47,347 and Villanova University has the lowest amount of graduate school tuition with $21,199.
UndergraduateGraduate
Table. Best Pennsylvania Colleges 2022 Undergraduate Tuition Comparison and 2023 Estimation
RankSchool Name 2022 Tuition & Fees2023 Estimated Tuition & Fees
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
1University of Pennsylvania $61,710$63,424
2Swarthmore College $56,056$57,703
3Carnegie Mellon University $58,924$59,038
4Lehigh University $57,470$59,768
5Haverford College $61,210$63,329
6Lafayette College $57,114$58,520
7Villanova University $59,020$60,622
8Bucknell University $59,802$61,446
9Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus $18,450$35,514 - -
10University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus $20,362$35,394 $21,070 $63,658
Average$19,406$54,221$21,070$60,834
Table. Best Pennsylvania Colleges 2022 Graduate School Tuition Comparison and 2023 Estimation
RankSchool Name 2022 Tuition & Fees2023 Estimated Tuition & Fees
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
1University of Pennsylvania $42,932$44,137
2Swarthmore College --
3Carnegie Mellon University $47,347$47,368
4Lehigh University $27,130$27,130
5Haverford College --
6Lafayette College --
7Villanova University $21,199$21,690
8Bucknell University $26,112$26,831
9Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus $22,994$38,728 $22,994-
10University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus $25,248$42,024 $25,248$26,053
Average$24,121$35,067$26,053$35,067

Pennsylvania Colleges Tuition Trends Over The Current Decade (The 2010s)

There are 394 colleges in Pennsylvania State - 96 public and 298 private schools. The average tuition & fees of public schools are $11,886 for Pennsylvania residents and $18,614 for others in 2017. It increase 3.33% from last year and 18.02% from 2010 cumulatively. For private schools, the average tuition & fees are $26,489 which are increased 7.30% from last year and 23.49% from 2010 cumulatively.


Tuition & Fees Trends of Pennsylvania Colleges from 2010 to 2017

Next table and charts illustrates the tuition changes from 2010 to 2017 for Pennsylvania colleges and universities. The costs officially published by IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education and due to the data availability, the avarage amount mainly based on 2-4 years and 4 years colleges and universities.
Undergraduate (Public) Undergraduate (Private) Graduate (Public) Graduate (Private)
For Pennsylvania public schools, the 2017 undergraduate in-state tuition & fees are $11,886 which has increased by 21.31% over the current decade and the out-of-state cost is $18,614 which has risen by 18.02%. In average, the rate of increase in tuition is 2.57% while last year increase rate was 3.33%.
Table. Undergraduate Tuition Trends (Public Schools) From 2010 to 2017 for Pennsylvania Colleges
2010-20112011-20122012-20132013-20142014-20152015-20162016-2017
In-State Costs$9,799$10,313$10,666$10,962$11,268$11,398$11,886
Year-to-Year Rates0.00%5.25%3.43%2.78%2.79%1.16%4.28%
Cumulative Rates0.00%5.25%8.85%11.87%15.00%16.33%21.31%
Out-of-State Costs$15,771$16,608$16,833$17,320$17,839$18,015$18,614
Year-to-Year Rates0.00%5.31%1.35%2.90%2.99%0.99%3.33%
Cumulative Rates0.00%5.31%6.73%9.82%13.11%14.23%18.02%
For private schools in Pennsylvania state, the 2017 undergraduate tuition & fees are $26,489 which has increased by 23.49% over the current decade. In average, the rate of increase in tuition is 3.36% while last year increase rate was 7.30%.
Table. Undergraduate Tuition Trends (Private Schools) From 2010 to 2017 for Pennsylvania Colleges
2010-20112011-20122012-20132013-20142014-20152015-20162016-2017
Tuition & Fees$21,451$22,230$22,962$23,677$24,085$24,687$26,489
Year-to-Year Rates0.00%3.63%3.29%3.12%1.72%2.50%7.30%
Cumulative Rates0.00%3.63%7.04%10.38%12.28%15.09%23.49%
The average graduate school tuition & fees of Pennsylvania public schools are $18,654 which has increased by 27.58% over the current decade and the out-of-state graduate cost is $25,122 which has risen by 21.97%. In average, the rate of increase in graduate tuition is 3.14% while last year increase rate was 8.23%.
Table. Graduate Tuition Trends (Public Schools) From 2010 to 2017 for Pennsylvania Colleges
2010-20112011-20122012-20132013-20142014-20152015-20162016-2017
In-State Costs$14,621$15,453$15,904$16,530$17,048$17,367$18,654
Year-to-Year Rates0.00%5.69%2.92%3.94%3.13%1.87%7.41%
Cumulative Rates0.00%5.69%8.78%13.06%16.60%18.78%27.58%
Out-of-State Costs$20,596$21,292$21,606$22,253$22,827$23,211$25,122
Year-to-Year Rates0.00%3.38%1.47%3.00%2.58%1.68%8.23%
Cumulative Rates0.00%3.38%4.90%8.05%10.83%12.69%21.97%
For private graduate schools in Pennsylvania state, the 2017 tuition & fees are $19,423 which has increased by 18.67% over the current decade. In average, the rate of increase in graduate tuition is 2.66717% while last year increase rate was -0.31%.
Table. Graduate Tuition Trends (Private Schools) From 2010 to 2017 for Pennsylvania Colleges
2010-20112011-20122012-20132013-20142014-20152015-20162016-2017
Tuition & Fees$16,367$17,285$17,787$18,400$18,658$19,484$19,423
Year-to-Year Rates0.00%5.61%2.90%3.45%1.40%4.43%-0.31%
Cumulative Rates0.00%5.61%8.67%12.42%13.99%19.04%18.67%
You can check the changes of other college costs including room & board costs, book & supplies, and other living expenses at Pennsylvania college cost trends.

10 Most Popular Colleges In Pennsylvania State - Tuition Comparison

This page introduce the most popular colleges and universities in Pennsylvania State. The popularity is calculated based on viewed and saved count last 6 months. Below, you can compare general academic facts including acceptance rate, student population, and graduate rate between the popular Pennsylvania schools. In addition, you can compare tuition & fees of those colleges and estimate for future academic year.

General Academic Factors Comparison Between 10 Most Popular Colleges And Universities In Pennsylvania State

In most popular schools in Pennsylvania, there are 4 public and 6 private schools. Next table shows academic information and general characteristics of the 10 Most Popular Colleges and Universities in Pennsylvania State including acceptance ratio, graduation rates, student population, and student to faculty rates.
Table. 10 Most Popular Colleges And Universities In Pennsylvania State Overview
Name Acceptance RatesGraduation RatesPopulationStudent Faculty Ratio
Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA
24%90%13,258 1:10 (10.00 %)
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
10%95%24,960 1:6 (16.67 %)
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA
51%86%47,789 1:16 (6.25 %)
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
75%70%24,232 1:10 (10.00 %)
Villanova University
Villanova, PA
48%90%10,842 1:12 (8.33 %)
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
56%71%39,296 1:14 (7.14 %)
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA
54%81%28,664 1:15 (6.67 %)
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College
Erie, PA
87%63%4,566 1:15 (6.67 %)
Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA
30%89%7,059 1:10 (10.00 %)
Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA
39%83%1,708 1:8 (12.50 %)

2017 Tuition & Fees Comparison and 2018 Estimated Costs

Next table list 2016-2017 tuition & fees and compares the costs between 10 Most Popular Colleges and Universities in Pennsylvania State. The 2016-2017 costs officially published by IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education. The estimated costs for year 2017-2018 are calculated and estimated based on each school's previous tuition change rates. See school's tuition page for detail description.
UndergraduateGraduate Living Costs
Table. 2017 Undergraduate Tuition & Fees Comparison and 2018 Estimation
2017 Tuition & Fees2018 Estimated Tuition & Fees
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Carnegie Mellon University $52,310$52,310
University of Pennsylvania $51,464$51,464
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus $17,900$32,382 $17,900$32,382
Drexel University $51,030$51,030
Villanova University $49,280$49,280
Temple University $16,274$27,266 $16,274$27,266
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus $18,618$29,758 $18,618$29,758
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College $14,828$22,834 $14,828$22,834
Lehigh University $48,320$48,320
Bryn Mawr College $48,790$48,790
Average$16,905$41,343$16,905$41,343
Table. 2017 Graduate School Tuition & Fees Comparison and 2018 Estimation
2017 Tuition & Fees2018 Estimated Tuition & Fees
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Carnegie Mellon University $42,597$42,597
University of Pennsylvania $35,604$35,604
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus $20,912$35,214 $20,912$35,214
Drexel University $33,024$33,024
Villanova University $18,017$18,017
Temple University $16,676$22,526 $16,676$22,526
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus $22,578$36,734 $22,578$36,734
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College $20,772$27,064 $20,772$27,064
Lehigh University $25,560$25,560
Bryn Mawr College $40,620$40,620
Average$20,234$31,696$20,234$31,696
Table. 2017 Living Costs Comparison and 2018 Estimation
2017 Living Costs2018 Estimated Living Costs
On-CampusOff-campusOn-CampusOff-Campus
Carnegie Mellon University $14,670- $14,670-
University of Pennsylvania $16,596$16,596 $16,596$16,596
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus $16,018$16,018 $16,018$16,018
Drexel University $18,645$18,645 $18,645$18,645
Villanova University $15,393$15,393 $15,393$15,393
Temple University $15,774$18,270 $15,774$18,270
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus $13,484$13,484 $13,484$13,484
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College $16,018$16,018 $16,018$16,018
Lehigh University $13,755$13,755 $13,755$13,755
Bryn Mawr College $16,370- $16,370-
Average $15,672$16,022 $15,672$16,022