2026 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Landmark Conference

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The selectivity index is a rating system that looks at overall acceptance rate divided by the percentage of accepted students who enroll (yield rate). It's a measurement of both the selectivity and desirability of the college or university.

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Rank	Institution	Selectivity Index	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Moravian University	0.2933	54.17	1,080 – 1,290	30720	53471	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Landmark Conference Moravian University Bethlehem, PA Based in Bethlehem, Moravian University accepted 54% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Moravian University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 13.9% Acceptance Rate 54.2% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $30,720 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,471
2	Elizabethtown College	0.2249	77.87	1,110 – 1,320	27019	54833	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Landmark Conference Elizabethtown College Elizabethtown, PA Although Elizabethtown College has “College” in its name, it grants up to Doctor's degrees. With 19 academic departments and 68 areas of study to choose from, in-demand programs include Business Administration and Management, General, Occupational Therapy/Therapist, and Behavioral Sciences....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 10.1% Acceptance Rate 77.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $27,019 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,833
3	Juniata College	0.2121	78.91	1,080 – 1,310	28925	48571	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Landmark Conference Juniata College Huntingdon, PA Biology/Biological Sciences, General is the most popular major at Juniata College, but many students design their own programs. The school sits on 800 acres and boasts an 11 to 1 student to faculty ratio. Juniata also has an extensive study abroad program and it’s motto is “Veritas Liberat,” or “Truth Sets Free.” Selectivity Index 0.2 18.5% Acceptance Rate 78.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $28,925 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,571
4	Lycoming College	0.1693	74.07	1,080 – 1,300	20733	43713	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Landmark Conference Lycoming College Williamsport, PA Lycoming College is a private liberal arts college affiliated with the United Methodist church. 100% of attending students receive grant aid, $40,733 on average. Lycoming College has a 10 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 76% first year retention rate, and 54% 4-year graduation rate. Selectivity Index 0.2 14.2% Acceptance Rate 74.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $20,733 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,713
5	The Catholic University of America	0.1613	82.78	1,100 – 1,310	35008	63217	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Landmark Conference The Catholic University of America Washington, DC Located in Washington, The Catholic University of America’s acceptance rate is 83%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 99% of students attending The Catholic University of America currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 22.6% Acceptance Rate 82.8% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $35,008 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,217
6	Drew University	0.1583	67.83	1,110 – 1,350	28193	47562	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Landmark Conference Drew University Madison, NJ Based in Madison, Drew University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications. About 98% of students attending Drew University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 88% of students continued their studies......Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 4.3% Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $28,193 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,562
7	Goucher College	0.1228	77.7	1,120 – 1,340	28749	40563	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Landmark Conference Goucher College Baltimore, MD Located in Baltimore, Goucher College accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 99% of students attending Goucher College currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 10.6% Acceptance Rate 77.7% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $28,749 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,563
8	Keystone College	0.1191	84.8	900 – 1,170	21461	36653	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Landmark Conference Keystone College La Plume, PA Found in La Plume, Keystone College’s acceptance rate is 85%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 57%....Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 34.5% Acceptance Rate 84.8% SAT Score 900 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $21,461 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,653
9	Wilkes University	0.0947	91.46	1,030 – 1,280	28508	54128	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Landmark Conference Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA Based in Wilkes-Barre, Wilkes University accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 Acceptance Rate 91.5% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $28,508 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,128

School data is from 2022–2023 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.

2026 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Landmark Conference

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2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Landmark Conference

0.3 13.9%

54.2%

1,080 – 1,290

$30,720

$53,471

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Landmark Conference

0.2 10.1%

77.9%

1,110 – 1,320

$27,019

$54,833

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Landmark Conference

0.2 18.5%

78.9%

1,080 – 1,310

$28,925

$48,571

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Landmark Conference

0.2 14.2%

74.1%

1,080 – 1,300

$20,733

$43,713

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Landmark Conference

0.2 22.6%

82.8%

1,100 – 1,310

$35,008

$63,217

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Landmark Conference

0.2 4.3%

67.8%

1,110 – 1,350

$28,193

$47,562

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Landmark Conference

0.1 10.6%

77.7%

1,120 – 1,340

$28,749

$40,563

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Landmark Conference

0.1 34.5%

84.8%

900 – 1,170

$21,461

$36,653

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Landmark Conference

0.1

91.5%

1,030 – 1,280

$28,508

$54,128

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