2026 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Patriot League

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The median SAT ranking is a measure of the overall academic performance of students on campus. It's important to note that students often feel most comfortable on campuses where their own academic performance is close to the average performance of other students. Students who fall either far above or below the median can sometimes feel out of place amongst their peers.

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Rank	Institution	Est. Median SAT	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Colgate University	1488	13.88	1,450 – 1,530	28736	64949	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Patriot League Colgate University Hamilton, NY Colgate University is known as a “Hidden Ivy” and a “Little Ivy.” It regularly makes lists naming it one of the most beautiful campuses in the United States. Most Colgate students study as undergraduates, but the school also offers master’s degrees in Teaching and Religious Studies. Maroon and white are the official colors. Est. Median SAT 1,488 0.3% Acceptance Rate 13.9% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $28,736 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,949
2	Boston University	1475	11.11	1,430 – 1,530	24420	65655	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Patriot League Boston University Boston, MA Boston University got its start in 1839 in Vermont as the Newbury Biblical Institute. It moved to Boston in 1867. Today, the university is one of the largest employers in the city. Famous individuals associated with the school include Elie Wiesel, Martin Luther King Jr., William Howard Taft, and Howard Stern. Est. Median SAT 1,475 1.0% Acceptance Rate 11.1% SAT Score 1,430 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $24,420 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,655
3	Georgetown University	1457	12.91	1,400 – 1,550	39083	83222	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Patriot League Georgetown University Washington, DC A private Jesuit research university, Georgetown University was founded as the Georgetown College in 1789 by Bishop John Carroll. It’s the oldest Catholic institution of higher education in the country and offers over 50 majors. Past graduates include Bill Clinton, Lyndon B....Read more Est. Median SAT 1,457 0.4% Acceptance Rate 12.9% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $39,083 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $83,222
4	Lehigh University	1436	25.93	1,380 – 1,500	34154	88810	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Patriot League Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA Lehigh University’s motto is “Homo minister et interpres naturae,” which is Latin for “Man, the servant and interpreter of nature.” Known as the Mountain Hawks, student athletes wearing brown and white often compete in Football, Basketball, and Lacrosse. Clutch the Mountain Hawk is their mascot. Est. Median SAT 1,436 0.6% Acceptance Rate 25.9% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $34,154 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $88,810
5	Lafayette College	1427	31.45	1,370 – 1,490	38442	80614	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Patriot League Lafayette College Easton, PA A Hidden Ivy, Lafayette College is named after General Lafayette, a hero of the American Revolution. It’s located on the Delaware River, but it also has a satellite campus in New York City. The college is extremely selective, and 86% graduate in four years. Est. Median SAT 1,427 0.8% Acceptance Rate 31.5% SAT Score 1,370 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $38,442 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $80,614
6	Fordham University	1406	59.31	1,340 – 1,480	48190	68008	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Patriot League Fordham University Bronx, NY Fordham University students can attend classes across three campuses - the Lincoln Center, Rose Hill campus, and the professional campus in Westchester. The school attracts students from all over the country and offers distance learning. 83% will graduate in six years. Est. Median SAT 1,406 0.6% Acceptance Rate 59.3% SAT Score 1,340 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $48,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,008
7	Bucknell University	1396	28.93	1,330 – 1,470	39003	78852	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Patriot League Bucknell University Lewisburg, PA Bucknell University was founded in 1846 and has a proud tradition of fostering diversity and inclusion. Most students are undergraduates and they enjoy a cozy 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NCAA Division I-FCS school, Bucknell has 743 athletes competing in several sports, such as Football, Basketball, and Lacrosse. Est. Median SAT 1,396 0.2% Acceptance Rate 28.9% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,470 Avg. Net Price $39,003 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,852
8	American University	1375	61.96	1,300 – 1,460	39676	61328	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Patriot League American University Washington, DC Found in Washington, American University accepts 62% of applicants and requires $75 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 66% of students at American University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 88%....Read more Est. Median SAT 1,375 0.9% Acceptance Rate 62.0% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $39,676 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,328
9	College of the Holy Cross	1338	17.61	1,260 – 1,420	36014	69984	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Patriot League College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA The College of the Holy Cross is the oldest Catholic college in New England, and today it’s part of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities. The school has a 95% first year retention rate, and an impressive 89% four-year graduation rate. Athletes are known as the Crusaders and wear royal purple and white. Est. Median SAT 1,338 1.1% Acceptance Rate 17.6% SAT Score 1,260 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $36,014 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,984
10	Loyola University Maryland	1303	75.49	1,220 – 1,390	32846	64453	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Patriot League Loyola University Maryland Baltimore, MD Located in Baltimore, Loyola University Maryland accepted 75% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $60 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Est. Median SAT 1,303 1.5% Acceptance Rate 75.5% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $32,846 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,453

School data is from 2023–2024 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.

2026 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Patriot League

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2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Patriot League

1,488 0.3%

13.9%

1,450 – 1,530

$28,736

$64,949

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Patriot League

1,475 1.0%

11.1%

1,430 – 1,530

$24,420

$65,655

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Patriot League

1,457 0.4%

12.9%

1,400 – 1,550

$39,083

$83,222

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Patriot League

1,436 0.6%

25.9%

1,380 – 1,500

$34,154

$88,810

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Patriot League

1,427 0.8%

31.5%

1,370 – 1,490

$38,442

$80,614

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Patriot League

1,406 0.6%

59.3%

1,340 – 1,480

$48,190

$68,008

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Patriot League

1,396 0.2%

28.9%

1,330 – 1,470

$39,003

$78,852

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Patriot League

1,375 0.9%

62.0%

1,300 – 1,460

$39,676

$61,328

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Patriot League

1,338 1.1%

17.6%

1,260 – 1,420

$36,014

$69,984

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Patriot League

1,303 1.5%

75.5%

1,220 – 1,390

$32,846

$64,453

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