Ranking

Best Literature Colleges in Pennsylvania 2026

University of Pennsylvania leads this ROI ranking with a B value grade and a 9.70 ROI score. EduGradify ranks 8 colleges here by earnings against net price.

8 Pennsylvania colleges offering Literature, ranked by EduGradify value grade.

Schools ranked: 8
Cheapest net price: $17,945
Top earnings 10y: $111,371
Public / Private: 3 / 5

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA · Private Non-Profit

ROI score: 9.70
Net price: $28,699
Earnings 10y: $111,371
Acceptance: 5.4%

University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg

Greensburg, PA · Public

ROI score: 9.21
Net price: $17,945
Earnings 10y: $66,125
Acceptance: 95.2%

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown

Johnstown, PA · Public

ROI score: 9.08
Net price: $18,202
Earnings 10y: $66,125
Acceptance: 94.8%

York College of Pennsylvania

York, PA · Private Non-Profit

ROI score: 8.22
Net price: $18,556
Earnings 10y: $61,012
Acceptance: 73.7%

Gannon University

Erie, PA · Private Non-Profit

ROI score: 6.52
Net price: $22,553
Earnings 10y: $58,845
Acceptance: 74.2%

Villanova University

Villanova, PA · Private Non-Profit

ROI score: 5.74
Net price: $43,756
Earnings 10y: $100,423
Acceptance: 27%

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Pittsburgh, PA · Public

ROI score: 5.43
Net price: $30,434
Earnings 10y: $66,125
Acceptance: 58.1%

Arcadia University

Glenside, PA · Private Non-Profit

ROI score: 4.95
Net price: $29,466
Earnings 10y: $58,336
Acceptance: 80.2%

How we picked this list

This list starts with Pennsylvania schools with positive Literature program-share evidence, then sorts by EduGradify's school-wide ROI proxy: ten-year median earnings weighed against average net price. The set's average EduGradify ROI score is 7.36 (3 public, 5 private).

Source transparency: every figure comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard public data set. See our full methodology for the ROI formula, value grade rules and missing-data handling.

FAQ

Who leads this ranking?

University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA tops this ranking. EduGradify value grade is B.

How does EduGradify pick this list?

We rank this set by roi score using the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard — see our methodology for the full formula. No paid placements, no surveys.

How many Pennsylvania colleges are in this list?

8 Pennsylvania colleges qualified for this ranking based on available federal data.

What does net price mean here?

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. It is reported by each college to the U.S. Department of Education.

Can I use this ranking as a final college decision?

Use it as a shortlist, not a final decision. The ranking compares school-wide federal data; you should still confirm program fit, aid letters, graduation path, transfer policies and current costs with each college.