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79 Colleges
$104,453 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$32,076 Avg 4-Year Student Loan

In 2021, 11,574 students received a nursing degree from a college in Pennsylvania, making it rank #10 in terms of graduations. The average in-state tuition for students attending college in Pennsylvania is $26,113 a year, while the average out-of-state tuition is $28,482 a year.

An estimated 65% of college students in Pennsylvania take out loans, with the average loan amount being $8,019 per year.

Learn more about the most popular schools below:

#1

Drexel University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$58,965 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
62% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Drexel University is 23,589, of which 14,616 students are undergraduates and of those, 13,156 are full-time. For undergraduates at Drexel, the average graduation time is 4.7 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 83%. Around 46% of accepted students are men, and 54% are women.

Roughly 62% of students at Drexel take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $9,701 a year. The student loan default rate of 0.9% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $69,511 during the early-career years.

#2

Thomas Jefferson University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$44,200 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
61% Freshmen Loans

There are 8,286 students at Thomas Jefferson University in total, 3,783 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 3,216 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Thomas Jefferson University is 4.2 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 78%. Around 24% of accepted students are men, and 76% are women.

Approximately 61% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $7,030 a year. The student loan default rate of 0.7% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $58,562 during the early-career years.

#3

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$63,452 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
11% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at University of Pennsylvania is 26,552, of which 11,155 students are undergraduates and of those, 9,960 are full-time. The freshman retention rate at UPenn is 98%, which is great when compared to the national average of 68%.

Only 6% of students who apply get accepted. Around 46% of accepted students are men, and 54% are women.

Roughly 11% of students at UPenn take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $10,510 a year. The student loan default rate of 0.3% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $90,173 during the early-career years.

#4

Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus

University Park, Pennsylvania
Public Public vs. Private
$19,835 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

#5

Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences

Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$30,821 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
68% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,848 undergraduates at PA College, of which 668 are full-time, and there are 2,011 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 49%. Around 12% of accepted students are men, and 88% are women.

Approximately 68% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $11,734 a year. PA College has a 1.0% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from PA College is $61,417.

#6

Harrisburg Area Community College

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Public Public vs. Private
$8,565 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
45% Freshmen Loans

There are 15,376 students at HACC in total, 4,172 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

45% of HACC students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,162 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.6% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from HACC is $34,179.

#7

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$45,376 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
57% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Duquesne University is 8,830, of which 5,383 students are undergraduates and of those, 5,292 are full-time. For undergraduates at Duquesne, the average graduation time is 4.1 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 84%. Around 33% of accepted students are men, and 67% are women.

Roughly 57% of students at Duquesne take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $11,390 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 1.2% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Duquesne is $60,449.

Public Public vs. Private
$21,080 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
52% Freshmen Loans

There are 32,277 students at Pitt in total, 23,157 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 18,298 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Pitt is 4.2 years.

About 67% of students who apply get accepted. Around 41% of accepted students are men, and 59% are women.

52% of Pitt students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $9,709 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 1.3% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $51,812 during the early-career years.

#9

Community College of Allegheny County

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Public Public vs. Private
$8,563 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
18% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Community College of Allegheny County is 13,217, which includes 4,317 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

18% of CCAC students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,353 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.2% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $31,527 during the early-career years.

#10

Holy Family University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$32,558 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
71% Freshmen Loans

There are 3,087 students at Holy Family in total, 2,138 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 1,848 are full-time. It takes the average Holy Family undergraduate about 4.4 years to complete their degree.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 77%. Of the accepted students, 29% are men and 71% are women.

Approximately 71% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $6,620 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 1.8% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $53,142 during the early-career years.

#11

Gwynedd Mercy University

Gwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$37,791 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
75% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,737 students at Gwynedd - Mercy in total, 1,990 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 1,553 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Gwynedd - Mercy is 4.2 years.

Around 91% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 23% are men and 77% are women.

75% of Gwynedd - Mercy students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $9,877 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.3% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $58,861 during the early-career years.

#12

Villanova University

Villanova, Pennsylvania
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$61,618 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
35% Freshmen Loans

There are 11,032 students at Villanova in total, 7,037 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 6,793 are full-time. It takes the average Villanova undergraduate about 4.0 years to complete their degree.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 25%. Of the accepted students, 48% are men and 52% are women.

35% of Villanova students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $11,028 a year. Villanova has a 0.3% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Villanova with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $81,607 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#13

Widener University

Chester, Pennsylvania
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$51,639 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
77% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Widener University is 6,150, of which 2,912 students are undergraduates and of those, 2,633 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

About 85% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 42% are men and 58% are women.

Approximately 77% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $9,191 a year. The student loan default rate of 0.9% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Widener is $57,497.

#14

Wilkes University

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$41,112 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
84% Freshmen Loans

There are 4,781 students at Wilkes in total, 2,243 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 1,996 are full-time. For undergraduates at Wilkes, the average graduation time is 4.2 years.

Around 95% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 47% are men and 53% are women.

84% of Wilkes students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $11,703 a year. Wilkes has a 1.5% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Wilkes is $56,243.

#16

La Salle University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$33,890 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
56% Freshmen Loans

There are 4,624 students at La Salle in total, 3,293 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 2,823 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

About 81% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 35% are men and 65% are women.

56% of La Salle students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $8,959 a year. La Salle has a 2.1% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from La Salle with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $53,623 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#17

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

West Chester, Pennsylvania
Public Public vs. Private
$10,527 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
53% Freshmen Loans

There are 17,719 students at WCUPA in total, 14,712 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 13,056 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at WCUPA is 4.3 years.

Around 89% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 34% are men and 66% are women.

53% of WCUPA students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $7,305 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.2% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from WCUPA with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $50,063 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#19

Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Millersville, Pennsylvania
Public Public vs. Private
$12,262 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
61% Freshmen Loans

There are 7,456 students at Millersville in total, 6,454 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 5,096 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

Around 96% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 41% are men and 59% are women.

61% of Millersville students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $8,217 a year. Millersville has a 1.4% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Millersville with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $43,260 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#20

DeSales University

Center Valley, Pennsylvania
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$42,600 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
71% Freshmen Loans

There are 3,302 students at DeSales in total, 2,398 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 1,930 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 78%. Around 32% of accepted students are men, and 68% are women.

Approximately 71% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $9,594 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 1.0% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from DeSales is $52,248.

Public Public vs. Private
$11,320 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
72% Freshmen Loans

There are 8,002 undergraduates at IUP, of which 7,053 are full-time, and there are 10,037 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at IUP is 4.3 years.

Around 94% of students who apply get accepted. Around 32% of accepted students are men, and 68% are women.

Roughly 72% of students at IUP take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $8,503 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 2.6% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $41,806 during the early-career years.

#22

Delaware County Community College

Media, Pennsylvania
Public Public vs. Private
$10,410 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
51% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,478 full-time undergraduates at Delaware County Community College, and 9,989 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

51% of Delaware County Community College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,690 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 4.5% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $36,065 during the early-career years.

#24

Robert Morris University

Moon Township, Pennsylvania
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$33,767 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
66% Freshmen Loans

There are 3,312 undergraduates at RMU, of which 3,070 are full-time, and there are 4,134 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at RMU is 4.2 years.

Around 94% of students who apply get accepted. Around 43% of accepted students are men, and 56% are women.

Roughly 66% of students at RMU take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $9,697 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.2% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from RMU with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $49,836 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#25

Moravian College

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$50,500 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
76% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,605 students at Moravian in total, 1,997 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 1,859 are full-time. It takes the average Moravian undergraduate about 4.1 years to complete their degree.

About 78% of students who apply get accepted. Around 38% of accepted students are men, and 62% are women.

Approximately 76% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $9,699 a year. Moravian has a 1.0% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Moravian with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $48,722 during the early years of their career after graduation.

Other Pennsylvania Colleges

Rank School Yearly Graduations
27 Waynesburg University 122
27 Mount Aloysius College 122
29 Luzerne County Community College 121
30 Lehigh Carbon Community College 119
31 Pennsylvania College of Technology 118
32 Lock Haven University 112
33 Misericordia University 111
33 Chatham University 111
35 University of Scranton 110
36 Community College of Philadelphia 109
37 Westmoreland County Community College 107
38 Alvernia University 102
38 Gannon University 102
40 Immaculata University 95
41 Temple University 93
42 Mercyhurst University 91
43 Carlow University 90
44 Cedar Crest College 83
45 Northampton County Area Community College 82
46 Community College of Beaver County 79
47 Neumann University 76
48 Bucks County Community College 73
49 Edinboro University of Pennsylvania 72
50 Montgomery County Community College 70
51 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 66
52 Wilson College 60
53 PITC Institute 54
54 Eastern University 49
54 Pittsburgh Technical College 49
56 Messiah University 47
57 Marywood University 46
58 Butler County Community College 43
59 East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania 40
60 University of Pittsburgh - Bradford 37
61 La Roche University 31
62 Saint Vincent College 30
63 Saint Francis University 24
64 Mansfield University of Pennsylvania 23
65 Fortis Institute - Scranton 19
65 Reading Area Community College 19
65 Harcum College 19
68 Lincoln University 16
69 Harrisburg University of Science and Technology 12
70 Westminster College Pennsylvania 10
71 University of Pittsburgh - Titusville 7
72 Pennsylvania Institute of Technology 4
73 Lackawanna College 1
73 King’s College 1
73 Geneva College 1
76 Seton Hill University 0
76 Elizabethtown College 0
76 Central Penn College 0
76 Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine 0

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