by our College Data Analytics TeamWith all of the options you have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take when you want to pursue a degree. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Pennsylvania ranking is part of that endeavor. You may be surprised that some normally high-priced schools offer very generous financial aid packages to those who qualify.
In This Year's Value Report:
We analyzed 85 schools across Pennsylvania to determine which have the best value Bachelor's Degree programs. Our ranking methodology focuses on different objective factors to make this determination of the best value schools. We explain more about what we look at and why we do so below.
To calculate the value of a school in our Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Pennsylvania ranking, we first consider its average net price of students from families making $75-$110k a year. The net price is the sum of room and board, tuition, and fees minus any financial aid that that the student receives. In addition, the overall quality of a school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how much it costs.
To make it into this list a school must offer a quality education like the schools in our Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considers factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
We go into more detail on these factors on our best value ranking methodology page.
You can scroll down to see the top schools for this ranking, but you may also want to view some of the other ranking methods listed below.
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Our analysis found University of Pennsylvania to be the best value (income $75-$110k) school for bachelor’s degrees in Pennsylvania in this year’s ranking. UPenn is a private not-for-profit institution located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Pennsylvania is ranked #1 for quality in the state of Pennsylvania. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $13,819.
Out of the 85 bachelor’s degree schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, Dickinson College landed the #2 spot on the list. Dickinson is located in Carlisle, Pennsylvania and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Dickinson College has the honor of being ranked #16 in Pennsylvania for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $13,359.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend West Chester University of Pennsylvania. It ranked #3 on our 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Pennsylvania list. WCUPA is a fairly large public school situated in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, West Chester University of Pennsylvania is ranked #14 for quality in the state of Pennsylvania. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $15,109.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Swarthmore College. It ranked #4 on our 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Pennsylvania list. Swarthmore is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania.
Swarthmore College has the honor of being ranked #4 in Pennsylvania for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $20,167.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Haverford College. It ranked #5 on our 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Pennsylvania list. Located in Haverford, Pennsylvania, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
Not only is Haverford College a great value, but it is also ranked #13 in Pennsylvania for overall quality. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $20,371.
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Pennsylvania ranking. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is a medium-sized public school located in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania.
Not only is Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania a great value, but it is also ranked #26 in Pennsylvania for overall quality. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $16,943.
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With a ranking of #7, Carnegie Mellon University did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Pennsylvania list. Carnegie Mellon University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Carnegie Mellon University has the honor of being ranked #2 in Pennsylvania for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $30,955.
With a ranking of #8, Holy Family University did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Pennsylvania list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Holy Family University is ranked #49 for quality in the state of Pennsylvania. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $15,139.
Thomas Jefferson University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Pennsylvania list. Thomas Jefferson University is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and has a medium-sized student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Thomas Jefferson University is ranked #12 for quality in the state of Pennsylvania. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $22,523.
Drexel University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Pennsylvania list. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the school is a large private not-for-profit institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Drexel University is ranked #8 for quality in the state of Pennsylvania. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $25,062.
Temple University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Pennsylvania ranking, coming in at #11. Temple is a large public school situated in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Temple University is ranked #10 for quality in the state of Pennsylvania. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $24,917.
Geneva College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Pennsylvania ranking. Geneva is a private not-for-profit institution located in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania.
Not only is Geneva College a great value, but it is also ranked #45 in Pennsylvania for overall quality. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $18,855.
With a ranking of #13, Clarion University of Pennsylvania did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Pennsylvania list. This small public school is located in Clarion, Pennsylvania.
Clarion University of Pennsylvania has the honor of being ranked #63 in Pennsylvania for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $18,026.
Lehigh University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Pennsylvania list. Lehigh is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Not only is Lehigh University a great value, but it is also ranked #3 in Pennsylvania for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $29,779.
Villanova University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Pennsylvania ranking, coming in at #15. Located in Villanova, Pennsylvania, the school is a fairly large private not-for-profit institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Villanova University is ranked #6 for quality in the state of Pennsylvania. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $28,723.
Mansfield University of Pennsylvania ranked #16 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Pennsylvania list. Mansfield University is a public institution located in Mansfield, Pennsylvania.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Mansfield University of Pennsylvania is ranked #83 for quality in the state of Pennsylvania. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $15,475.
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Lock Haven University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Pennsylvania ranking, coming in at #17. This small public school is located in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania.
Lock Haven University has the honor of being ranked #65 in Pennsylvania for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $18,388.
Messiah University ranked #18 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Pennsylvania list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.
Not only is Messiah University a great value, but it is also ranked #28 in Pennsylvania for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $22,327.
Muhlenberg College did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Pennsylvania ranking, coming in at #19. Muhlenberg is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Muhlenberg College is ranked #20 for quality in the state of Pennsylvania. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $23,916.
Lancaster Bible College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Pennsylvania ranking. Lancaster Bible College is a small private not-for-profit school located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Lancaster Bible College has the honor of being ranked #19 in Pennsylvania for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $24,214.
With a ranking of #21, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Pennsylvania list. Located in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, the school is a medium-sized public institution.
Not only is Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania a great value, but it is also ranked #40 in Pennsylvania for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $21,454.
With a ranking of #22, Bucknell University did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Pennsylvania list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania.
Not only is Bucknell University a great value, but it is also ranked #5 in Pennsylvania for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $29,865.
With a ranking of #23, Widener University did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Pennsylvania list. Located in Chester, Pennsylvania, the school is a medium-sized private not-for-profit institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Widener University is ranked #23 for quality in the state of Pennsylvania. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $23,486.
With a ranking of #24, University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Pennsylvania list. Pitt is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and has a large student population. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is ranked #7 for quality in the state of Pennsylvania. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $30,085.
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Millersville University of Pennsylvania ranked #25 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Pennsylvania list. This medium-sized public school is located in Millersville, Pennsylvania.
Not only is Millersville University of Pennsylvania a great value, but it is also ranked #46 in Pennsylvania for overall quality. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $22,020.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
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