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2026 Best Value Value Schools in Pennsylvania

1 Colleges in the United States
$26,184 Avg Student Debt
$100,423 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Value Badge [Value](/majors/mathematics-and-statistics/applied-statistics/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong value education at a price that pays off.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 1 schools to find the best return on investment for value students.

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2026 Best Value Value Schools in Pennsylvania

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in value, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Value Schools

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Villanova University crest
Villanova University
Villanova, PA

For return on investment in value, no school beat Villanova University this year. Located in the suburb of Villanova, Villanova University is a large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $67,776. Value graduates carry a median of $26,184 in student loans. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Villanova University generally make around $72,601. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 27% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 1 school evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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