by our College Data Analytics TeamWhen pursuing a degree in today's world, there are many different options to choose from. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Pennsylvania ranking is part of that endeavor. This list may shock you as many typically expensive schools are very generous with need-based financial aid.
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After analyzing 114 schools in Pennsylvania, we came up with our list of those that offered the best value programs. Instead of depending on subjective information to rank the best value schools, we focus on objective factors in our analysis. More specifically, the following explains what we consider and why.
When determining the value of a school in our Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Pennsylvania ranking, we first look at its average net price of a student coming from a family that makes $75-$110k a year. The net price is defined as the sum of room and board, tuition, and fees minus any financial aid that the student receives. But, a school that excels in providing value for your money must also be a great school overall as well.
To take this into account we include a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
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Our 2024 rankings named University of Pennsylvania the best value (income $75-$110k) school in Pennsylvania. This large private not-for-profit school is 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. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $13,819.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Dickinson College. It ranked #2 on our 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Pennsylvania list. Dickinson is a private not-for-profit institution located in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Dickinson College is ranked #17 for quality in the state of Pennsylvania. 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 Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Pennsylvania list. West Chester University of Pennsylvania is a fairly large public school located in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania has the honor of being ranked #14 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 $15,109.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology. It ranked #4 on our 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Pennsylvania list. Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and has a small student population. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is ranked #24 for quality in the state of Pennsylvania. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $13,491.
The quality degree programs at Swarthmore College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Pennsylvania. Swarthmore College is a small private not-for-profit school located in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Swarthmore College is ranked #3 for quality in the state of Pennsylvania. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $20,167.
With a ranking of #6, Community College of Allegheny County did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Pennsylvania list. CCAC is a fairly large public school situated in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Not only is Community College of Allegheny County a great value, but it is also ranked #59 in Pennsylvania for overall quality. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $13,132.
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Montgomery County Community College landed the #7 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Pennsylvania ranking. Montco is located in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania and has a medium-sized student population. It is a public school.
Montgomery County Community College has the honor of being ranked #90 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 $11,022.
Haverford College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Pennsylvania list. Located in Haverford, Pennsylvania, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Haverford College is ranked #13 for quality in the state of Pennsylvania. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $20,371.
With a ranking of #9, Holy Family University did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Pennsylvania list. Holy Family is a private not-for-profit institution located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Not only is Holy Family University a great value, but it is also ranked #51 in Pennsylvania for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $15,139.
With a ranking of #10, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Pennsylvania list. SRU is a public institution located in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania.
Not only is Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania a great value, but it is also ranked #34 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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Carnegie Mellon University did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Pennsylvania ranking, coming in at #11. Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the school is a fairly large private not-for-profit institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Carnegie Mellon University is ranked #2 for quality in the state of Pennsylvania. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $30,955.
Bucks County Community College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Pennsylvania ranking. Bucks County Community College is a public institution located in Newtown, Pennsylvania.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Bucks County Community College is ranked #95 for quality in the state of Pennsylvania. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $12,062.
Thomas Jefferson University landed the #13 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Pennsylvania ranking. Thomas Jefferson University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Thomas Jefferson University is ranked #9 for quality in the state of Pennsylvania. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $22,523.
With a ranking of #14, Delaware County Community College did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Pennsylvania list. Delaware County Community College is located in Media, Pennsylvania and has a medium-sized student population. It is a public school.
Not only is Delaware County Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #56 in Pennsylvania for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $15,980.
Northampton County Area Community College did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Pennsylvania ranking, coming in at #15. This medium-sized public school is located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Not only is Northampton County Area Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #101 in Pennsylvania for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $12,266.
Community College of Beaver County landed the #16 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Pennsylvania ranking. CCBC is a public institution located in Monaca, Pennsylvania.
Not only is Community College of Beaver County a great value, but it is also ranked #105 in Pennsylvania for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $11,467.
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Harrisburg Area Community College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Pennsylvania ranking. This fairly large public school is located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Harrisburg Area Community College has the honor of being ranked #88 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 $14,911.
Lehigh Carbon Community College ranked #18 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Pennsylvania list. Lehigh Carbon Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Schnecksville, Pennsylvania.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Lehigh Carbon Community College is ranked #94 for quality in the state of Pennsylvania. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $13,949.
With a ranking of #19, Butler County Community College did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Pennsylvania list. Located in Butler, Pennsylvania, the school is a small public institution.
Not only is Butler County Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #109 in Pennsylvania for overall quality. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $10,379.
Temple University ranked #20 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Pennsylvania list. Temple is a public institution located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Temple University has the honor of being ranked #10 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 $24,917.
Drexel University ranked #21 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Pennsylvania list. Drexel is a private not-for-profit institution located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Not only is Drexel University a great value, but it is also ranked #11 in Pennsylvania for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $25,062.
Luzerne County Community College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Pennsylvania ranking. Luzerne County Community College is located in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania and has a small student population. It is a public school.
Not only is Luzerne County Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #104 in Pennsylvania for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $12,553.
Clarion University of Pennsylvania came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Pennsylvania ranking. Clarion University is located in Clarion, Pennsylvania and has a small student population. It is a public school.
Clarion University of Pennsylvania has the honor of being ranked #67 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.
Reading Area Community College ranked #24 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Pennsylvania list. RACC is located in Reading, Pennsylvania and has a small student population. It is a public school.
Not only is Reading Area Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #107 in Pennsylvania for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $12,011.
Geneva College came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Pennsylvania ranking. Geneva is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania.
Not only is Geneva College a great value, but it is also ranked #61 in Pennsylvania for overall quality. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $18,855.
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