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Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA)

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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	Princeton University	16.303	4.62	1,510 – 1,570	19811	87815	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Princeton University Princeton, NJ A private Ivy League research university, Princeton University was founded in 1746 and originally known as the College of New Jersey, making it the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the country. An extremely selective school, Princeton receives around 40,500 applications annually. Selectivity Index 16.3 4.2% Acceptance Rate 4.6% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $19,811 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $87,815
2	University of Pennsylvania	12.5796	5.4	1,500 – 1,570	26017	90555	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA The University of Pennsylvania, one of the oldest schools in the country, was founded in 1740, primarily by Benjamin Franklin, who was also their first president. A doctoral/research university, UPenn has a 98% first year retention rate, and 89% of students will go on to graduate in four years....Read more Selectivity Index 12.6 6.7% Acceptance Rate 5.4% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $26,017 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $90,555
3	Curtis Institute of Music	11.6043	6.95	--	21615	31201	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Curtis Institute of Music Philadelphia, PA Selectivity Index 11.6 35.9% Acceptance Rate 7.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $21,615 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,201
4	Capitol Technology University	8.6011	11.03	1,020 – 1,230	23223	76545	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Capitol Technology University Laurel, MD Found in Laurel, Capitol Technology University accepts 11% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. About 98% of students attending Capitol Technology University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 8.6 2,036.9% Acceptance Rate 11.0% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $23,223 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $76,545
5	Cornell University	7.5993	8.41	1,490 – 1,570	26455	87830	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Cornell University Ithaca, NY Cornell University is made up of seven undergraduate colleges and seven graduate divisions. Some famous alumni include Christopher Reeve, Bill Nye, E.B. White, and Anthony Fauci. 98% of students stay on after the first year, with 94% graduating within six years. Computer Science is the most popular major. Selectivity Index 7.6 9.1% Acceptance Rate 8.4% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $26,455 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $87,830
6	Johns Hopkins University	7.2748	6.44	1,520 – 1,580	22844	86306	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD Johns Hopkins University was founded in 1876 and named for its first benefactor. The first research university in the country, its motto in Latin is “veritas vos liberabit,” or “the truth will set you free.” The Blue Jays men’s lacrosse team plays in the Big Ten Conference as an affiliate member and has over 40 national titles....Read more Selectivity Index 7.3 12.8% Acceptance Rate 6.4% SAT Score 1,520 – 1,580 Avg. Net Price $22,844 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $86,306
7	New York University	5.9686	9.23	1,490 – 1,560	30730	64543	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) New York University New York, NY Often called NYU, you can find New York University in the heart of Manhattan. Computer and Information Sciences, General is the most selected major among students. The school has produced a number of famous alumni including Martin Scorsese, Jack Dorsey, Robert Muller III, and Alec Baldwin. Selectivity Index 6.0 3.6% Acceptance Rate 9.2% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $30,730 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,543
8	Swarthmore College	5.87	7.46	1,490 – 1,560	17930	56211	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Swarthmore College Swarthmore, PA Swarthmore College was one of the first coeducational colleges in the country. It is associated with the Tri-College Consortium and the Quaker Consortium, which means students can take classes at the University of Pennsylvania, Bryn Mawr, and Haverford, in addition to Swarthmore....Read more Selectivity Index 5.9 2.6% Acceptance Rate 7.5% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $17,930 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,211
9	The Juilliard School	5.8583	8.96	--	42468	22129	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) The Juilliard School New York, NY The Juilliard School is a performing arts conservatory. Students learn dance, drama, and music, with Stringed Instruments being the most popular major. Some famous alumni are Robin Williams, Ving Rhames, Val Kilmer, and Viola Davis. The institution is extremely selective, and it has a 52% yield. Selectivity Index 5.9 28.4% Acceptance Rate 9.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $42,468 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $22,129
10	Webb Institute	5.396	14.04	1,430 – 1,530	21488	68416	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Webb Institute Glen Cove, NY The Webb Institute is solely focused on Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. Students receive full-tuition scholarships, guaranteed internships, and 100% job placement after graduation. It was founded in 1889 by William Henry Webb, a famous shipbuilder....Read more Selectivity Index 5.4 47.9% Acceptance Rate 14.0% SAT Score 1,430 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $21,488 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,416
11	Carnegie Mellon University	3.7976	11.66	1,500 – 1,570	32964	105360	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA Some popular majors at Carnegie Mellon University include Information Technology, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. A merger in 1900 between Carnegie Institute of Technology and the Mellon Institute of Industrial Research created the school we know today....Read more Selectivity Index 3.8 2.6% Acceptance Rate 11.7% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $32,964 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $105,360
12	Georgetown University	3.5771	12.91	1,400 – 1,550	37967	83222	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) 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 Selectivity Index 3.6 2.4% Acceptance Rate 12.9% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $37,967 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $83,222
13	Haverford College	3.4454	12.37	1,460 – 1,550	22828	53353	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Haverford College Haverford, PA Haverford College is a liberal arts school founded in 1833 by the Religious Society of Friends, also known as Quakers. It’s part of the Tri-College Consortium, so students can attend classes at nearby schools: Bryn Mawr and Swarthmore....Read more Selectivity Index 3.4 1.6% Acceptance Rate 12.4% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $22,828 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,353
14	Kehilath Yakov Rabbinical Seminary	3.2065	8.96	--	4090	25819	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Kehilath Yakov Rabbinical Seminary Ossining, NY Selectivity Index 3.2 Acceptance Rate 9.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $4,090 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,819
15	Hamilton College	2.862	13.62	1,460 – 1,550	26021	60082	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Hamilton College Clinton, NY With nearly 60 areas of study, a majority of Hamilton College students opt to major in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. Their motto is in Ancient Greek: Γνῶθι Σεαυτόν, which translates to “Know Thyself.” The school has been coeducational since 1978 after merging with its sister school, Kirkland College. Selectivity Index 2.9 15.4% Acceptance Rate 13.6% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $26,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,082
16	Rabbinical College Ohr Yisroel	2.5899	3.56	--	6147	51683	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Rabbinical College Ohr Yisroel Brooklyn, NY Selectivity Index 2.6 Acceptance Rate 3.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,147 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,683
17	Colgate University	2.0576	13.88	1,450 – 1,530	26954	64949	#17 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) 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. Selectivity Index 2.1 21.4% Acceptance Rate 13.9% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $26,954 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,949
18	Yeshiva Gedola Tiferes Yerachmiel	1.9855	42.62	--	8936	53468	#18 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Yeshiva Gedola Tiferes Yerachmiel Lakewood, NJ Selectivity Index 2.0 Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,936 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,468
19	Beth Medrash of Asbury Park	1.9338	42.31	--	10707	51749	#19 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Beth Medrash of Asbury Park Lakewood, NJ Selectivity Index 1.9 Acceptance Rate 42.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,707 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,749
20	Beth Medrash Meor Yitzchok	1.8739	52.12	--	12538	51395	#20 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Beth Medrash Meor Yitzchok Monsey, NY Selectivity Index 1.9 Acceptance Rate 52.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,538 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,395
21	Plaza College	1.836	30	--	17923	32282	#21 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Plaza College Forest Hills, NY Selectivity Index 1.8 0.2% Acceptance Rate 30.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $17,923 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,282
22	Jewish Theological Seminary of America	1.6295	45.07	1,370 – 1,490	54588	53468	#22 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Jewish Theological Seminary of America New York, NY The Jewish Theological Seminary of America's main building is located along the Hudson River. Though many alumni have gone onto careers in theology, several others have also had notable careers in music, academia, and politics. JTS has a 100% first year retention rate. Selectivity Index 1.6 38.6% Acceptance Rate 45.1% SAT Score 1,370 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $54,588 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,468
23	Yeshiva Gedolah Shaarei Shmuel	1.5664	53	--	8944	63721	#23 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Yeshiva Gedolah Shaarei Shmuel Lakewood, NJ Selectivity Index 1.6 15.2% Acceptance Rate 53.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,944 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
24	CUNY Lehman College	1.5571	46.01	960 – 1,080	4076	51067	#24 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) CUNY Lehman College Bronx, NY Located in Bronx, CUNY Lehman College accepted 46% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $65 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 72% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 1.6 Acceptance Rate 46.0% SAT Score 960 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $4,076 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,067
25	Vassar College	1.5331	18.57	1,460 – 1,550	29733	49177	#25 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY Vassar College offers 50 majors and programs, with the most popular being Economics, General. A few former students of Vassar include Anne Hathaway, Jane Fonda, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and Anthony Bourdain. Opened in 1861, it was the second institution in the United States that granted degrees to women. Selectivity Index 1.5 14.7% Acceptance Rate 18.6% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $29,733 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,177
26	Yeshiva Shaarei Torah of Rockland	1.5261	34.69	--	18501	53468	#26 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Yeshiva Shaarei Torah of Rockland Suffern, NY Selectivity Index 1.5 2.3% Acceptance Rate 34.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $18,501 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,468
27	Bet Medrash Gadol Ateret Torah	1.4834	65.31	--	4734	52844	#27 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Bet Medrash Gadol Ateret Torah Brooklyn, NY Selectivity Index 1.5 Acceptance Rate 65.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $4,734 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,844
28	Beis Medrash Heichal Dovid	1.3436	70	--	11171	63721	#28 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Beis Medrash Heichal Dovid Far Rockaway, NY Selectivity Index 1.3 Acceptance Rate 70.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,171 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
29	Skidmore College	1.2584	21.05	1,360 – 1,490	32368	46923	#29 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Skidmore College Saratoga Springs, NY Skidmore College is an extremely school – it received 11,900 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted just 2,500 of them. Skidmore offers up to Bachelor's degrees, with many students majoring in Business/Commerce, General. It also has a 7 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Selectivity Index 1.3 9.4% Acceptance Rate 21.1% SAT Score 1,360 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $32,368 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,923
30	Yeshiva Kollel Tifereth Elizer	1.1556	75	--	11349	56285	#30 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Yeshiva Kollel Tifereth Elizer Brooklyn, NY Selectivity Index 1.2 2.5% Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,349 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,285
31	Bais Medrash Toras Chesed	1.1385	63.01	--	7484	53468	#31 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Bais Medrash Toras Chesed Lakewood, NJ Selectivity Index 1.1 33.8% Acceptance Rate 63.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,484 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,468
32	Yeshiva Sholom Shachna	1.1212	86.96	--	7551	52982	#32 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Yeshiva Sholom Shachna Brooklyn, NY Selectivity Index 1.1 Acceptance Rate 87.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,551 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,982
33	Yeshiva University	1.0971	55.62	1,320 – 1,490	38118	60252	#33 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Yeshiva University New York, NY Yeshiva University has four undergraduate schools: Yeshiva College, Stern College for Women, Katz School of Science and Health, and Syms School of Business. The main campus is in Manhattan, but campuses, buildings, and facilities can also be found throughout other New York City boroughs and in Israel. Selectivity Index 1.1 22.2% Acceptance Rate 55.6% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $38,118 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,252
34	Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz	1.0953	88.46	--	19471	21104	#34 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz Brooklyn, NY Selectivity Index 1.1 Acceptance Rate 88.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $19,471 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $21,104
35	Lehigh University	1.0945	25.93	1,380 – 1,500	33289	88810	#35 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) 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. Selectivity Index 1.1 12.7% Acceptance Rate 25.9% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $33,289 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $88,810
36	Bryant & Stratton College-Greece	1.0772	84.56	--	13652	27873	#36 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Bryant & Stratton College-Greece Rochester, NY Selectivity Index 1.1 Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,652 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,873
37	Bucknell University	1.0408	28.93	1,180 – 1,400	38486	78852	#37 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) 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. Selectivity Index 1.0 14.0% Acceptance Rate 28.9% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $38,486 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,852
38	Yeshiva Derech Chaim	1.0359	70.21	--	10153	53468	#38 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Yeshiva Derech Chaim Brooklyn, NY Selectivity Index 1.0 6.1% Acceptance Rate 70.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,153 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,468
39	Villanova University	1.0196	26.98	1,410 – 1,510	37946	84905	#39 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Villanova University Villanova, PA Villanova University is the oldest Catholic university in Pennsylvania and the only Augustinian university in the country. The school has deep religious roots, and the administration is led by priests. Their motto is “Veritas, Unitas, Caritas” or “Truth, Unity, Charity.” Two famous alumni include Jill Biden and Howie Long. Selectivity Index 1.0 12.5% Acceptance Rate 27.0% SAT Score 1,410 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $37,946 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $84,905
40	Bryn Mawr College	1.018	29.43	1,300 – 1,500	39383	53102	#40 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Bryn Mawr College Bryn Mawr, PA Bryn Mawr College is an extremely selective school. Part of the Seven Sisters College Consortium, it has a 92% first year retention rate and an 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. The school motto is “Veritatem Dilexi,” which is Latin for “I Delight in the Truth.” Selectivity Index 1.0 10.8% Acceptance Rate 29.4% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $39,383 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,102
41	Ner Israel Rabbinical College	1.0028	79.41	--	11734	53468	#41 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Ner Israel Rabbinical College Baltimore, MD Selectivity Index 1.0 5.8% Acceptance Rate 79.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,734 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,468
42	Rabbinical College of America	0.9971	87.14	--	14947	54272	#42 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Rabbinical College of America Morristown, NJ Selectivity Index 1.0 13.6% Acceptance Rate 87.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,947 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,272
43	Mirrer Yeshiva Cent Institute	0.9918	77.78	--	11993	63721	#43 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Mirrer Yeshiva Cent Institute Brooklyn, NY Selectivity Index 1.0 8.1% Acceptance Rate 77.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,993 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
44	Bryant & Stratton College-Syracuse North	0.9789	100	--	6985	27873	#44 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Bryant & Stratton College-Syracuse North Liverpool, NY Selectivity Index 1.0 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,985 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,873
45	American Musical and Dramatic Academy	0.9632	24.71	--	46130	21168	#45 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) American Musical and Dramatic Academy New York, NY Selectivity Index 1.0 Acceptance Rate 24.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $46,130 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $21,168
46	Women's Institute of Torah Seminary and College	0.9568	96.15	--	13844	63721	#46 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Women's Institute of Torah Seminary and College Baltimore, MD Selectivity Index 1.0 Acceptance Rate 96.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,844 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
47	Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary	0.9551	89.74	--	9775	16553	#47 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary Brooklyn, NY Selectivity Index 1.0 21.1% Acceptance Rate 89.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,775 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $16,553
48	Gallaudet University	0.944	60.94	790 – 960	15025	36578	#48 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Gallaudet University Washington, DC Gallaudet University is dedicated to the deaf and hard of hearing, with two official languages: English and American Sign Language. Many students major in Deaf Studies. It’s the only higher education school in the world that has designed all of its programs and services for deaf and hard of hearing individuals. Selectivity Index 0.9 Acceptance Rate 60.9% SAT Score 790 – 960 Avg. Net Price $15,025 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,578
49	Yeshiva Shaar Ephraim	0.9394	73.42	--	4568	56432	#49 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Yeshiva Shaar Ephraim Monsey, NY Selectivity Index 0.9 Acceptance Rate 73.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $4,568 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,432
50	Central Penn College	0.9058	29.39	660 – 910	18681	40798	#50 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Central Penn College Summerdale, PA Found in Summerdale, Central Penn College accepts 29% of applicants and requests $35 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 81% of students at Central Penn College currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.9 17.8% Acceptance Rate 29.4% SAT Score 660 – 910 Avg. Net Price $18,681 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,798
51	Fashion Institute of Technology	0.8987	60.24	--	19649	50102	#51 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Fashion Institute of Technology New York, NY Based in New York, Fashion Institute of Technology accepts 60% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. About 14% of students at Fashion Institute of Technology currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.9 0.1% Acceptance Rate 60.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $19,649 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,102
52	Talmudical Seminary Oholei Torah	0.8089	78.08	--	10728	53848	#52 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Talmudical Seminary Oholei Torah Brooklyn, NY Selectivity Index 0.8 2.3% Acceptance Rate 78.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,728 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,848
53	Niagara University	0.8049	39.72	650 – 1,250	17495	48289	#53 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Niagara University Niagara University, NY Niagara University is a Roman Catholic private school, run by the Vincentian Fathers. It’s highly selective and has a 32% yield. 100% of students receive grant aid, with each financial aid package averaging $31,682. NU’s Purple Eagles participate in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. Selectivity Index 0.8 320.5% Acceptance Rate 39.7% SAT Score 650 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $17,495 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,289
54	Columbia University in the City of New York	0.7936	3.86	1,510 – 1,590	20869	88535	#54 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY Columbia University was founded in 1754, making it the oldest institution of higher education in the state. A doctoral/research university, some top majors for students include Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other, and Computer Science....Read more Selectivity Index 0.8 12.7% Acceptance Rate 3.9% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,590 Avg. Net Price $20,869 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $88,535
55	University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus	0.7495	60.37	--	18780	38444	#55 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus Washington, DC Located in Washington, the University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus’s acceptance rate is 60% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $100 for graduate applications. About 4% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 67% and 75% of students will......Read more Selectivity Index 0.7 Acceptance Rate 60.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $18,780 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,444
56	Five Towns College	0.6959	73.89	800 – 1,020	23005	25305	#56 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Five Towns College Dix Hills, NY Located in Dix Hills, Five Towns College accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $35 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. About 88% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.7 10.9% Acceptance Rate 73.9% SAT Score 800 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $23,005 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,305
57	Touro University	0.6953	61.96	1,290 – 1,450	25934	43510	#57 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Touro University New York, NY You can find Touro University right on Times Square. A private Jewish institution, the school is fairly selective and many accepted students – 43% – enroll. It grants up to Doctor's degrees, and students often study Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs, but there are 57 majors and programs......Read more Selectivity Index 0.7 Acceptance Rate 62.0% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $25,934 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,510
58	Machzikei Hadath Rabbinical College	0.6925	95	--	9182	63721	#58 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Machzikei Hadath Rabbinical College Brooklyn, NY Found in Brooklyn, Machzikei Hadath Rabbinical College accepts 95% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 45% of students at Machzikei Hadath Rabbinical College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.7 24.2% Acceptance Rate 95.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,182 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
59	Lafayette College	0.6922	31.45	1,370 – 1,490	34728	80614	#59 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) 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 85% graduate in four years. Selectivity Index 0.7 2.9% Acceptance Rate 31.5% SAT Score 1,370 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $34,728 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $80,614
60	Manhattan School of Music	0.6217	39.94	--	51879	18815	#60 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Manhattan School of Music New York, NY Found in New York, Manhattan School of Music’s acceptance rate is 40% and requires $125 for undergraduate applications and $125 for graduate applications. About 85% of students attending Manhattan School of Music currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate......Read more Selectivity Index 0.6 25.5% Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $51,879 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $18,815
61	Chamberlain University-New Jersey	0.6173	90	--	38084	59213	#61 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Chamberlain University-New Jersey North Brunswick, NJ Selectivity Index 0.6 28.6% Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $38,084 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
62	Franklin and Marshall College	0.6077	28.19	1,330 – 1,470	37475	62544	#62 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Franklin and Marshall College Lancaster, PA Located in Lancaster, Franklin and Marshall College accepts 28% of applicants. They request $62 for undergraduate applications and . About 68% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.6 2.8% Acceptance Rate 28.2% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,470 Avg. Net Price $37,475 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,544
63	Monroe College	0.5901	67.51	--	11476	36973	#63 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Monroe College Bronx, NY Based in Bronx, Monroe College accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $35 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 85% of students at Monroe College will receive institutional grant aid. At Monroe College, there is a 67% first year......Read more Selectivity Index 0.6 19.1% Acceptance Rate 67.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,476 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,973
64	Walnut Hill College	0.5817	95	--	31989	33867	#64 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Walnut Hill College Philadelphia, PA Selectivity Index 0.6 Acceptance Rate 95.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $31,989 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,867
65	Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo	0.5583	100	--	14550	27873	#65 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo Buffalo, NY Selectivity Index 0.6 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,550 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,873
66	Grove City College	0.5156	72.32	1,150 – 1,370	24184	63721	#66 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Grove City College Grove City, PA Grove City College is a non-denominational college founded in 1876. With an 88% first year retention rate, 87% of students will graduate in 4 years. Mechanical Engineering is the most popular undergraduate major. Selectivity Index 0.5 1.4% Acceptance Rate 72.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $24,184 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
67	Dickinson College	0.5025	42.09	1,340 – 1,460	40242	57110	#67 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Dickinson College Carlisle, PA Found in Carlisle, Dickinson College accepts 42% of applicants and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 94% of students attending Dickinson College currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.5 36.7% Acceptance Rate 42.1% SAT Score 1,340 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $40,242 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,110
68	Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School	0.4945	95.19	1,010 – 1,220	22872	36747	#68 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School Lancaster, PA Located in Lancaster, Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School accepted 95% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.5 1.9% Acceptance Rate 95.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $22,872 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,747
69	Cairn University-Langhorne	0.481	88.17	1,000 – 1,160	27603	37077	#69 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Cairn University-Langhorne Langhorne, PA Based in Langhorne, Cairn University-Langhorne accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 62% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.5 26.2% Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $27,603 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,077
70	University of Maryland-College Park	0.4792	44.8	1,400 – 1,540	15833	67785	#70 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD University of Maryland, the state's flagship university, is home to six libraries, the ANSC campus farm, and the UMD golf course. Often called a Public Ivy, it offers an education comparable to Ivy League schools and has extremely high research activity. Computer Science is the most popular undergraduate major. Selectivity Index 0.5 7.4% Acceptance Rate 44.8% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $15,833 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,785
71	University of Valley Forge	0.4724	61.2	930 – 1,190	27854	35671	#71 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) University of Valley Forge Phoenixville, PA Based in Phoenixville, the University of Valley Forge’s acceptance rate is 61% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 97% of students attending the University of Valley Forge currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention......Read more Selectivity Index 0.5 17.7% Acceptance Rate 61.2% SAT Score 930 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $27,854 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,671
72	Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania	0.4684	71.47	980 – 1,200	18407	45398	#72 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Slippery Rock, PA Found in Slippery Rock, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 59% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.5 4.0% Acceptance Rate 71.5% SAT Score 980 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $18,407 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,398
73	Howard University	0.4678	41.34	1,100 – 1,320	30028	47379	#73 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Howard University Washington, DC “Veritas et Utilitas,” or “Excellence in Truth and Service,” is the motto of Howard University. The university boasts an impressive 90% first year retention rate. Offering undergraduate, graduate, professional, and joint degree programs which span over 79 areas of study, the university’s most popular major is Biology/Biological......Read more Selectivity Index 0.5 2.9% Acceptance Rate 41.3% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $30,028 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,379
74	Delaware State University	0.449	61.67	850 – 1,070	15555	37503	#74 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Delaware State University Dover, DE Delaware State University charges $35 for undergraduate applications. The most popular area of study at DSU is Social Work. The DSU Hornets compete in NCAA Division I-FCS Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference and wear red and Columbia blue. Selectivity Index 0.4 23.3% Acceptance Rate 61.7% SAT Score 850 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $15,555 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,503
75	St. John's College	0.4485	55.14	1,280 – 1,440	27729	56669	#75 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) St. John's College Annapolis, MD Based in Annapolis, St- John's College’s acceptance rate is 55% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 65% of students at St- John's College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 15.6% Acceptance Rate 55.1% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $27,729 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,669
76	Stevens Institute of Technology	0.4351	47.58	1,390 – 1,510	43665	90326	#76 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, NJ Located right on the Hudson River a few minutes from New York City, Stevens Institute of Technology has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and about 63% of students will graduate in 4 years....Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 13.7% Acceptance Rate 47.6% SAT Score 1,390 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $43,665 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $90,326
77	SUNY Maritime College	0.4149	72.42	1,130 – 1,300	20398	83439	#77 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) SUNY Maritime College Throggs Neck, NY SUNY Maritime College, founded in 1847, is located about 30 minutes from Midtown Manhattan. Students at SUNY Maritime College can "Chart Your Own Course," which means they can choose from one of two different experiences—the Traditional Lifestyle (a more traditional campus experience) or the Regiment Lifestyle (preparing cadets......Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 51.1% Acceptance Rate 72.4% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $20,398 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $83,439
78	Rutgers University-New Brunswick	0.4144	65.35	1,280 – 1,480	19052	61263	#78 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ New Brunswick is the oldest of the three campuses that make up Rutgers University. The school has 19 undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools, with many students majoring in Computer and Information Sciences, General, and Social Work....Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $19,052 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,263
79	Binghamton University	0.41	38.61	1,350 – 1,500	18860	61621	#79 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Binghamton University Vestal, NY Part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, Binghamton University sees most of its incoming students come from New York and New Jersey. It’s a NCAA Division I without football school, and the Bearcats compete in a variety of sports, including Basketball, Softball, and Baseball. Selectivity Index 0.4 6.4% Acceptance Rate 38.6% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $18,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,621
80	Farmingdale State College	0.4084	63.29	1,040 – 1,250	8224	55901	#80 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Farmingdale State College Farmingdale, NY Located in Farmingdale, Farmingdale State College accepted 63% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 62% of students attending Farmingdale State College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 15.1% Acceptance Rate 63.3% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $8,224 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,901
81	George Washington University	0.4075	47.09	1,360 – 1,490	45466	71607	#81 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) George Washington University Washington, DC George Washington University was chartered by the United States Congress in 1821. George Washington personally advocated for a national university in the capital until his death. Alumni include J. Edgar Hoover, Belva Ann Lockwood, J. William Fulbright, and several foreign leaders....Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 17.2% Acceptance Rate 47.1% SAT Score 1,360 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $45,466 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $71,607
82	Syracuse University	0.406	46.11	1,290 – 1,440	51520	60459	#82 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Syracuse University Syracuse, NY Based in Syracuse, Syracuse University’s acceptance rate is 46% and requires $85 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 81% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At Syracuse University, there is a 90% first year retention rate and around 72% of undergraduates will......Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 18.9% Acceptance Rate 46.1% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $51,520 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,459
83	Gettysburg College	0.4013	38.9	1,240 – 1,460	35729	57274	#83 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA Located in Gettysburg, Gettysburg College accepts 39% of applicants and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 95% of students attending Gettysburg College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 7.0% Acceptance Rate 38.9% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $35,729 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,274
84	Pennsylvania College of Technology	0.3949	74.23	1,040 – 1,220	24650	47995	#84 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Pennsylvania College of Technology Williamsport, PA Located in Williamsport, Pennsylvania College of Technology accepts 74% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 39% of students at Pennsylvania College of Technology currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 Acceptance Rate 74.2% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $24,650 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,995
85	University of Rochester	0.3822	40.08	1,420 – 1,530	40900	68333	#85 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) University of Rochester Rochester, NY The University of Rochester was founded in 1850 and is tucked in the bends of the Genesee River. Alumni and faculty have won Nobel Prizes, Grammy Awards, Pulitzer Prizes, and more. The school has an 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 90% first year retention rate, and 86% six year graduation rate. Selectivity Index 0.4 30.8% Acceptance Rate 40.1% SAT Score 1,420 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $40,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,333
86	Maria College of Albany	0.373	49.84	950 – 1,140	17290	53357	#86 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Maria College of Albany Albany, NY Found in Albany, Maria College of Albany’s acceptance rate is 50%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 44% of students attending Maria College of Albany will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Maria College of Albany, there is a 80% first year retention rate......Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 Acceptance Rate 49.8% SAT Score 950 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $17,290 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,357
87	Messiah University	0.368	78.97	1,130 – 1,360	29882	50192	#87 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Messiah University Mechanicsburg, PA Messiah University has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 88% first year retention rate. Originally known as the Messiah Bible School and Missionary Training House in 1909, the school became a college in 1951 and a university in 2020. Incoming students have to sign a Community Covenant. Selectivity Index 0.4 9.7% Acceptance Rate 79.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $29,882 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,192
88	Russell Sage College	0.3624	53.26	1,020 – 1,250	23588	51139	#88 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Russell Sage College Troy, NY Found in Troy, Russell Sage College accepted 53% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. At Russell Sage College, there is a 78% first year retention rate and a 52% four......Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 83.0% Acceptance Rate 53.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $23,588 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,139
89	Marist College	0.352	56.51	1,200 – 1,360	40106	62546	#89 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Marist College Poughkeepsie, NY Selectivity Index 0.4 17.1% Acceptance Rate 56.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $40,106 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,546
90	Bowie State University	0.3509	75	770 – 980	16117	43877	#90 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Bowie State University Bowie, MD Part of the University System of Maryland, Bowie State University is one of the oldest HBCUs in the United States. It’s somewhat selective, and many undergraduates choose to study Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician. Selectivity Index 0.4 58.4% Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 770 – 980 Avg. Net Price $16,117 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,877
91	CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice	0.3486	55.16	1,030 – 1,170	4141	50293	#91 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice New York, NY Based in New York, CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice accepted 55% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $65 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 71% of students at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 Acceptance Rate 55.2% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $4,141 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,293
92	Trocaire College	0.3382	83.01	--	21147	56726	#92 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Trocaire College Buffalo, NY Selectivity Index 0.3 24.2% Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $21,147 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,726
93	Saint Vincent College	0.3305	61.73	--	23857	47267	#93 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Saint Vincent College Latrobe, PA Saint Vincent College was established in 1846, making it the first Benedictine monastery in the country. The Bearcats are part of the Presidents' Athletic Conference, competing in Football, Basketball, and Lacrosse, among others....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 6.2% Acceptance Rate 61.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $23,857 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,267
94	Pennsylvania College of Art and Design	0.3222	99.24	--	30437	23638	#94 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Pennsylvania College of Art and Design Lancaster, PA Based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania College of Art and Design’s acceptance rate is 99% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Pennsylvania College of Art and Design currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 85%....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 43.6% Acceptance Rate 99.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $30,437 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $23,638
95	Coppin State University	0.3202	49.56	860 – 1,040	7684	42243	#95 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Coppin State University Baltimore, MD Found in Baltimore, Coppin State University accepts 50% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 77% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. They are given $9,911 on average. The first year retention rate is 61%....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 35.7% Acceptance Rate 49.6% SAT Score 860 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $7,684 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,243
96	Union College	0.3158	43.92	1,320 – 1,480	42884	63219	#96 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Union College Schenectady, NY Union College was founded in 1795 and is known as the “Mother of Fraternities” – several of the earliest Fraternities got their starts on campus. A highly selective school, it has a first year retention rate of 90%, and 80% will graduate within four years. 85% graduate in six. Selectivity Index 0.3 2.4% Acceptance Rate 43.9% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $42,884 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,219
97	The College of New Jersey	0.3144	62.35	1,150 – 1,350	22379	62649	#97 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) The College of New Jersey Ewing, NJ The College of New Jersey was founded in 1855 and originally called the New Jersey State Normal School. It received its current name in 1996. The college has a first year retention rate of 91%....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 8.2% Acceptance Rate 62.4% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $22,379 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,649
98	Wilmington University	0.3109	76.53	--	14267	49635	#98 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Wilmington University New Castle, DE Found in New Castle, Wilmington University’s acceptance rate is 77%. They request $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 16% of students attending Wilmington University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 64%....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 125.8% Acceptance Rate 76.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,267 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,635
99	New York School of Interior Design	0.3069	60.34	1,050 – 1,280	39155	49907	#99 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) New York School of Interior Design New York, NY Based in New York, New York School of Interior Design accepts 60% of applicants and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. About 27% of students attending New York School of Interior Design currently receive grant aid from the school. At New York School of Interior Design, there is a 80% first year retention rate and 0%......Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 46.4% Acceptance Rate 60.3% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $39,155 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,907
100	St. John Fisher University	0.3054	66.4	1,120 – 1,300	28969	61198	#100 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) St. John Fisher University Rochester, NY Based in Rochester, St- John Fisher University accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. 86% of students decide to stay at St- John Fisher University after......Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 5.7% Acceptance Rate 66.4% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $28,969 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,198
101	Rowan University	0.3032	78.3	1,110 – 1,320	22237	50705	#101 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Rowan University Glassboro, NJ Found in Glassboro, Rowan University’s acceptance rate is 78% and requests $65 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 77% of students attending Rowan University will receive grant aid from the school. At Rowan University, there is a 82% first year retention rate and around 46% of students will earn a degree within......Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 29.6% Acceptance Rate 78.3% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $22,237 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,705
102	Stony Brook University	0.3006	49.04	1,320 – 1,490	18601	59492	#102 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY Based in Stony Brook, Stony Brook University’s acceptance rate is 49% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 79% of students at Stony Brook University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 2.0% Acceptance Rate 49.0% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $18,601 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,492
103	University of Maryland-Baltimore County	0.297	72.43	1,240 – 1,420	17704	55137	#103 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) University of Maryland-Baltimore County Baltimore, MD Located in Baltimore, the University of Maryland-Baltimore County’s acceptance rate is 72%. They request $75 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 82% of students at the University of Maryland-Baltimore County will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 9.8% Acceptance Rate 72.4% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $17,704 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,137
104	Holy Family University	0.2965	71.04	910 – 1,150	13016	55285	#104 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Holy Family University Philadelphia, PA Based in Philadelphia, Holy Family University’s acceptance rate is 71% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $80 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Holy Family University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 4.5% Acceptance Rate 71.0% SAT Score 910 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $13,016 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,285
105	Washington Adventist University	0.2961	45.36	830 – 1,070	16732	40114	#105 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Washington Adventist University Takoma Park, MD Found in Takoma Park, Washington Adventist University accepts 45% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 69% and its four year graduation rate is 19%. The three most popular majors......Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 68.0% Acceptance Rate 45.4% SAT Score 830 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $16,732 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,114
106	Metropolitan College of New York	0.295	76.54	--	27481	45086	#106 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Metropolitan College of New York New York, NY Located in New York, Metropolitan College of New York’s acceptance rate is 77%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 88% of students attending Metropolitan College of New York currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 47%....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 45.0% Acceptance Rate 76.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $27,481 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,086
107	Moravian University	0.2933	54.17	1,080 – 1,290	30720	53471	#107 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) 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
108	West Chester University of Pennsylvania	0.2853	78.16	1,110 – 1,280	21684	51013	#108 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) West Chester University of Pennsylvania West Chester, PA West Chester University of Pennsylvania is part of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE). Popular undergraduate majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Early Childhood Education and Teaching....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 3.9% Acceptance Rate 78.2% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $21,684 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,013
109	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State DuBois	0.2821	97.12	990 – 1,210	18960	55620	#109 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Pennsylvania State University-Penn State DuBois DuBois, PA Found in DuBois, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State DuBois accepts 97% of applicants. They require $65 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 95% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 19.4% Acceptance Rate 97.1% SAT Score 990 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $18,960 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
110	Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus	0.2797	60.56	1,250 – 1,430	27450	55620	#110 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA Based in University Park, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus’s acceptance rate is 61% and charges $65 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 35% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 92% and around 69% of students will graduate within four......Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 20.9% Acceptance Rate 60.6% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $27,450 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
111	Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology	0.2794	85.05	900 – 1,300	37171	48890	#111 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology Flushing, NY Located in Flushing, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology’s acceptance rate is 85% and requires $40 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 78% of students attending Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 79.1% Acceptance Rate 85.1% SAT Score 900 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $37,171 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,890
112	Marywood University	0.2791	60.58	1,070 – 1,250	24712	47000	#112 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Marywood University Scranton, PA Marywood University is a private Catholic school located near the Pocono Mountains. Of attending students, 100% will receive grant aid, about $27,875 on average. Popular majors among students include Business Administration and Management, General, Social Work, and Architecture....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 47.6% Acceptance Rate 60.6% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $24,712 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,000
113	Pennsylvania Western University	0.278	94.33	960 – 1,180	19579	38474	#113 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Pennsylvania Western University California, PA Based in California, Pennsylvania Western University accepted 94% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $35 to apply. Approximately 83% of students attending Pennsylvania Western University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At......Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 1.2% Acceptance Rate 94.3% SAT Score 960 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,579 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,474
114	University of Delaware	0.2767	63.56	1,220 – 1,390	17716	58846	#114 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) University of Delaware Newark, DE During the last admissions cycle, the University of Delaware received 37,000 applications. It also has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and a 90% first year retention rate. UD’s athletes are known as the Fightin' Blue Hens and they compete in the Colonial Athletic Association. Selectivity Index 0.3 Acceptance Rate 63.6% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $17,716 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,846
115	United Talmudical Seminary	0.2765	43.79	--	8237	51109	#115 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) United Talmudical Seminary Brooklyn, NY Selectivity Index 0.3 Acceptance Rate 43.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,237 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,109
116	Roberts Wesleyan University	0.2764	70.58	1,020 – 1,330	24202	56275	#116 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Roberts Wesleyan University Rochester, NY Selectivity Index 0.3 5.1% Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $24,202 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,275
117	Saint Francis University	0.2744	79.16	1,050 – 1,250	27421	56920	#117 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Saint Francis University Loretto, PA Founded in 1847, Saint Francis University is affiliated with the Catholic Church. The 600-acre campus is home to a museum of art, The Institute for Contemporary Franciscan Life, and a 9-hole golf course. SFU is a NCAA Division I-FCS member and the Red Flash compete in the Northeast Conference. Selectivity Index 0.3 Acceptance Rate 79.2% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $27,421 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,920
118	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango	0.2697	92.2	1,180 – 1,180	14895	55620	#118 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango Sharon, PA Based in Sharon, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango accepts 92% of applicants and requests $65 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 31.9% Acceptance Rate 92.2% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $14,895 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
119	CUNY Hunter College	0.2695	54.22	1,110 – 1,400	4127	50414	#119 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) CUNY Hunter College New York, NY Based in New York, CUNY Hunter College accepted 54% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $65 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. Approximately 80% of students at CUNY Hunter College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 31.7% Acceptance Rate 54.2% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $4,127 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,414
120	Kean University	0.2689	76.88	900 – 1,170	11593	46603	#120 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Kean University Union, NJ Located in Union, Kean University accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $75 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. Approximately 75% of students attending Kean University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 0.1% Acceptance Rate 76.9% SAT Score 900 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $11,593 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,603
121	Geneva College	0.2629	80.35	1,000 – 1,220	22145	46107	#121 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Geneva College Beaver Falls, PA Courses at Geneva College focus on humanities and a Reformed Christian worldview. Its motto is “For Christ and Country.” 99% of attending students receive grant aid, averaging $20,748 each. Athletes, known as the Golden Tornadoes, compete in the Presidents' Athletic Conference. Selectivity Index 0.3 Acceptance Rate 80.4% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $22,145 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,107
122	Villa Maria College	0.2622	87.33	800 – 1,110	15687	33635	#122 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Villa Maria College Buffalo, NY Based in Buffalo, Villa Maria College accepts 87% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 98% of students at Villa Maria College will receive grant aid from the school. At Villa Maria College, there is a 65% first year retention rate and a 33% four year graduation rate....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 15.4% Acceptance Rate 87.3% SAT Score 800 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $15,687 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,635
123	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton	0.2593	96.41	1,100 – 1,310	19920	55620	#123 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton Hazleton, PA Based in Hazleton, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton’s acceptance rate is 96%. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications. About 93% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 75% and its four year graduation rate is 12%. Physical Therapy......Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 20.8% Acceptance Rate 96.4% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $19,920 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
124	Houghton University	0.2591	88.66	1,180 – 1,380	22358	36376	#124 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Houghton University Houghton, NY Located in Houghton, Houghton University accepted 89% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 95% of students at Houghton University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 14.0% Acceptance Rate 88.7% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $22,358 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,376
125	SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry	0.2581	63.28	1,310 – 1,430	19644	48327	#125 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry Syracuse, NY Commonly chosen majors and programs at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry include Conservation Biology, Natural Resources Management and Policy, and Environmental Biology....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 60.0% Acceptance Rate 63.3% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $19,644 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,327
126	Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus	0.2578	90.77	980 – 1,190	17665	42278	#126 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Indiana, PA Based in Indiana, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus’s acceptance rate is 91%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 94% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 1.2% Acceptance Rate 90.8% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $17,665 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,278
127	LIM College	0.2552	98.75	970 – 1,170	39389	45359	#127 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) LIM College New York, NY Based in New York, LIM College accepted 99% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending LIM College currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 67%....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 12.1% Acceptance Rate 98.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $39,389 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,359
128	American University	0.252	61.87	1,300 – 1,450	40189	61328	#128 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) American University Washington, DC Found in Washington, American University accepts 62% of applicants and requires $75 for undergraduate applications and $63 for graduate applications. About 62% of students at American University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 88%....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 45.6% Acceptance Rate 61.9% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $40,189 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,328
129	St. Mary's College of Maryland	0.2516	68.63	1,160 – 1,350	20679	52286	#129 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) St. Mary's College of Maryland St. Mary's City, MD Founded in 1840, St. Mary’s College of Maryland was originally known as St. Mary’s Female Seminary. It shares its campus with Historic St. Mary’s City, which was the state’s first colony and capital. A majority of students attending today are female, but the school has been co-educational since 1949. Selectivity Index 0.3 0.6% Acceptance Rate 68.6% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $20,679 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,286
130	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto	0.2469	98.21	980 – 1,290	20294	55620	#130 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto Mont Alto, PA Located in Mont Alto, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto accepted 98% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $65 to apply. About 81% of students attending Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 7.6% Acceptance Rate 98.2% SAT Score 980 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $20,294 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
131	Wagner College	0.2461	83.46	1,150 – 1,310	28109	63439	#131 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Wagner College Staten Island, NY Wagner College’s 105-acre campus overlooks the New York Harbor, Downtown Brooklyn, Lower Manhattan, and the Verrazzano Bridge. Affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the school opened in 1883. It's a member of the NCAA Division I-FCS, and the Seahawks participate in the Northeast Conference. Selectivity Index 0.2 0.4% Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $28,109 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,439
132	SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill	0.2443	83.25	950 – 1,160	18122	37901	#132 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill Cobleskill, NY Located in Cobleskill, SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill accepts 83% of applicants. They require $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 Acceptance Rate 83.3% SAT Score 950 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $18,122 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,901
133	Bard College	0.2427	52.12	1,320 – 1,440	25218	31072	#133 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Bard College Annandale-On-Hudson, NY Located in Annandale-On-Hudson, Bard College’s acceptance rate is 52%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 77% of students attending Bard College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 9.4% Acceptance Rate 52.1% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $25,218 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,072
134	Rochester Institute of Technology	0.2425	66.93	1,280 – 1,460	39753	65457	#134 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY Located in Rochester, Rochester Institute of Technology accepts 67% of applicants and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 98% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 3.2% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $39,753 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,457
135	Mercyhurst University	0.2404	81.02	1,080 – 1,300	26962	39565	#135 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Mercyhurst University Erie, PA Based in Erie, Mercyhurst University’s acceptance rate is 81%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 95% of students at Mercyhurst University will receive institutional grant aid. They are given $28,508 on average. The first year retention rate is 79%....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 1.2% Acceptance Rate 81.0% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $26,962 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,565
136	Ramapo College of New Jersey	0.2404	70.64	1,120 – 1,310	17348	53872	#136 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Ramapo College of New Jersey Mahwah, NJ Based in Mahwah, Ramapo College of New Jersey’s acceptance rate is 71%. They request $65 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. About 54% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At Ramapo College of New Jersey, there is a 83% first year retention rate and 58% of students......Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 0.0% Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $17,348 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,872
137	Muhlenberg College	0.2397	64.01	1,250 – 1,400	31814	53265	#137 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Muhlenberg College Allentown, PA In addition to an 82-acre campus, Muhlenberg College also maintains nearby 60-acre Graver Arboretum and 40-acre Raker Wildlife Preserve. Most of their programs focus on liberal arts and pre-professional education – Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General is a popular area of study....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $31,814 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,265
138	The College of Westchester	0.2382	94.57	--	11332	32951	#138 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) The College of Westchester White Plains, NY Found in White Plains, The College of Westchester accepts 95% of applicants. They request $40 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 4.5% Acceptance Rate 94.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,332 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,951
139	SUNY College of Technology at Alfred	0.2371	81.75	970 – 1,170	14877	45460	#139 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) SUNY College of Technology at Alfred Alfred, NY Located in Alfred, SUNY College of Technology at Alfred accepts 82% of applicants. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 91% of students at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At SUNY College of Technology at......Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 Acceptance Rate 81.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $14,877 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,460
140	St Lawrence University	0.2357	54.34	1,290 – 1,430	36175	55037	#140 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) St Lawrence University Canton, NY Found in Canton, St Lawrence University accepts 54% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 20.5% Acceptance Rate 54.3% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $36,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,037
141	Sarah Lawrence College	0.2354	61.73	1,270 – 1,430	43571	57703	#141 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Sarah Lawrence College Bronxville, NY Found in Bronxville, Sarah Lawrence College accepted 62% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 83% of students attending Sarah Lawrence College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 4.1% Acceptance Rate 61.7% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $43,571 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,703
142	New Jersey Institute of Technology	0.2351	65.07	1,250 – 1,470	16736	69591	#142 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, NJ Based in Newark, New Jersey Institute of Technology’s acceptance rate is 65% and charges $75 for undergraduate applications. About 75% of students at New Jersey Institute of Technology currently receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 90% and its four year graduation rate is 38%. Three......Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 4.2% Acceptance Rate 65.1% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,470 Avg. Net Price $16,736 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,591
143	Hartwick College	0.2331	69.5	960 – 1,290	26818	50452	#143 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Hartwick College Oneonta, NY Found in Oneonta, Hartwick College’s acceptance rate is 70% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Hartwick College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 70% of students continued studying at Hartwick College after completing......Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 Acceptance Rate 69.5% SAT Score 960 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $26,818 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,452
144	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington	0.2314	95.29	1,110 – 1,270	19294	55620	#144 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington New Kensington, PA Located in New Kensington, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington’s acceptance rate is 95%. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 88% of students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington will receive grant aid from the school. The first year......Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 4.9% Acceptance Rate 95.3% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $19,294 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
145	CUNY New York City College of Technology	0.2312	80.74	850 – 1,030	5417	39982	#145 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) CUNY New York City College of Technology Brooklyn, NY Based in Brooklyn, CUNY New York City College of Technology’s acceptance rate is 81%. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and . About 65% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 61% and 10% of students will graduate in four years. The three most......Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 18.2% Acceptance Rate 80.7% SAT Score 850 – 1,030 Avg. Net Price $5,417 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,982
146	Wilson College	0.2304	95.32	960 – 1,120	21567	37049	#146 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Wilson College Chambersburg, PA Based in Chambersburg, Wilson College’s acceptance rate is 95% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 Acceptance Rate 95.3% SAT Score 960 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $21,567 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,049
147	Lebanon Valley College	0.2303	83.77	1,140 – 1,310	28640	54021	#147 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Lebanon Valley College Annville, PA 100% of students attending Lebanon Valley College receive institutional grants averaging $32,975, and 83% will stay on after they complete their first year. Many opt to study Business Administration and Management, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Physical Therapy/Therapist....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 12.0% Acceptance Rate 83.8% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $28,640 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,021
148	Hobart William Smith Colleges	0.2278	63.99	1,230 – 1,400	33172	62416	#148 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Hobart William Smith Colleges Geneva, NY Located in Geneva, Hobart William Smith Colleges accepted 64% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Hobart William Smith Colleges, there is a 86% first year retention......Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 8.4% Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $33,172 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,416
149	Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania	0.2278	85.55	980 – 1,220	23344	45010	#149 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Shippensburg, PA Based in Shippensburg, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania’s acceptance rate is 86% and requires $45 for undergraduate applications and $45 for graduate applications. About 69% of students at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 68%....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 3.8% Acceptance Rate 85.6% SAT Score 980 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $23,344 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,010
150	Seton Hill University	0.2275	75.79	1,050 – 1,250	23732	43700	#150 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Seton Hill University Greensburg, PA Seton Hill University opened in 1885 as a women’s college. It only became co-educational in 2002 – as a result, a majority of the student body are women. Common majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Physician Assistant, and Art Therapy/Therapist....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 3.0% Acceptance Rate 75.8% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $23,732 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,700
151	Elizabethtown College	0.2249	77.87	1,110 – 1,320	27019	54833	#151 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) 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
152	Pratt Institute-Main	0.2239	73.25	1,150 – 1,400	51702	45060	#152 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Pratt Institute-Main Brooklyn, NY Located in Brooklyn, Pratt Institute-Main accepts 73% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 72% of students at Pratt Institute-Main currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is......Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 27.2% Acceptance Rate 73.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $51,702 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,060
153	University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus	0.2235	58.08	1,300 – 1,460	24338	54240	#153 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA The University of Pittsburgh opened in 1787 as the Pittsburgh Academy, though it may have roots going back to 1770. Much of the school was destroyed in the Great Fire of 1845, a massive fire that stretched 20 square blocks of the city. Last year, Pitt accepted 35,400 of applicants and 13% of these students enrolled. Selectivity Index 0.2 29.1% Acceptance Rate 58.1% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $24,338 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,240
154	Moore College of Art and Design	0.2231	60.51	1,070 – 1,270	44371	30512	#154 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Moore College of Art and Design Philadelphia, PA Located in Philadelphia, Moore College of Art and Design accepts 61% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. Approximately 100% of students at Moore College of Art and Design will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 15.7% Acceptance Rate 60.5% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $44,371 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,512
155	School of Visual Arts	0.2231	92.61	1,210 – 1,420	59211	31855	#155 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) School of Visual Arts New York, NY Found in New York, the School of Visual Arts accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $50 to apply. Approximately 51% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 13.6% Acceptance Rate 92.6% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $59,211 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,855
156	State University of New York at Cortland	0.2219	59.79	1,100 – 1,250	18474	46535	#156 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) State University of New York at Cortland Cortland, NY Based in Cortland, State University of New York at Cortland accepts 60% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. Approximately 54% of students at State University of New York at Cortland will receive grant aid from the school. 81% of students decide to stay at State University of New York at Cortland after......Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 25.5% Acceptance Rate 59.8% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $18,474 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,535
157	Towson University	0.2207	81.98	950 – 1,240	15064	54302	#157 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Towson University Towson, MD Located in Towson, Towson University accepted 82% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $50 for undergraduate applications. About 51% of students attending Towson University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 4.3% Acceptance Rate 82.0% SAT Score 950 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $15,064 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,302
158	Waynesburg University	0.2206	91.69	980 – 1,220	22837	48994	#158 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Waynesburg University Waynesburg, PA 100% of Waynesburg University’s students receive grant aid, averaging $18,778 each. Many undergraduates major in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. The campus is home to four parks, totalling 15 acres. Statue Park is dedicated to Civil War casualties. Waynesburg is non selective. Selectivity Index 0.2 Acceptance Rate 91.7% SAT Score 980 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $22,837 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,994
159	East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania	0.2192	85.96	1,000 – 1,180	15318	44290	#159 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania East Stroudsburg, PA East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is a part of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE). It opened in 1893 and would undergo several name changes before landing on its current name in 1983. Many students study Business Administration and Management, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science. Selectivity Index 0.2 8.2% Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,318 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,290
160	Stevenson University	0.2158	78.91	1,010 – 1,190	28201	54574	#160 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Stevenson University Owings Mills, MD Based in Owings Mills, Stevenson University accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Stevenson University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 79% of......Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 1.4% Acceptance Rate 78.9% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $28,201 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,574
161	DeSales University	0.214	77.09	1,090 – 1,260	30524	52721	#161 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) DeSales University Center Valley, PA A Catholic liberal arts school, DeSales University offers 54 degree programs—Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse being the most sought after. The school has a 12 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 83% first year retention rate, and 63% 4-year graduation rate. Selectivity Index 0.2 10.2% Acceptance Rate 77.1% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $30,524 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,721
162	Juniata College	0.2121	78.91	1,080 – 1,310	28925	48571	#162 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) 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
163	Keuka College	0.2105	68.08	940 – 1,140	26153	50940	#163 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Keuka College Keuka Park, NY Based in Keuka Park, Keuka College accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. 73% of students continued studying at Keuka College after completing their......Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 44.3% Acceptance Rate 68.1% SAT Score 940 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $26,153 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,940
164	St Bonaventure University	0.2104	81.65	1,090 – 1,300	27659	48559	#164 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) St Bonaventure University Saint Bonaventure, NY St. Bonaventure University has a first year retention rate of 86%, a 13 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and a 71% six year graduation rate. A NCAA Division I without football school, student-athletes compete in the Atlantic 10 Conference. Basketball, Lacrosse, and Soccer are popular sports. Selectivity Index 0.2 4.9% Acceptance Rate 81.7% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $27,659 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,559
165	Delaware Valley University	0.2101	93.26	1,090 – 1,270	28401	41324	#165 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Delaware Valley University Doylestown, PA Based in Doylestown, Delaware Valley University accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 12.6% Acceptance Rate 93.3% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $28,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,324
166	Salisbury University	0.21	87.47	1,170 – 1,330	17931	51926	#166 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Salisbury University Salisbury, MD Found in Salisbury, Salisbury University accepts 87% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. About 88% of students attending Salisbury University currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 77%....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 2.9% Acceptance Rate 87.5% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $17,931 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,926
167	Chatham University	0.2056	61.96	1,080 – 1,320	29051	48709	#167 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Chatham University Pittsburgh, PA Chatham University is a private liberal arts college initially founded in 1869 as a college to empower women. Today, the campus is made up of 63% women and 36% men. Top majors among students include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapy/Therapist, Psychology, and General. Selectivity Index 0.2 47.1% Acceptance Rate 62.0% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $29,051 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,709
168	Kutztown University of Pennsylvania	0.2045	90.75	1,120 – 1,310	21856	43309	#168 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Kutztown, PA Found in Kutztown, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania’s acceptance rate is 91% and requires $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 90% of students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 5.7% Acceptance Rate 90.8% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $21,856 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,309
169	Millersville University of Pennsylvania	0.2039	86.19	1,060 – 1,240	20860	44813	#169 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Millersville University of Pennsylvania Millersville, PA Located in Millersville, Millersville University of Pennsylvania accepted 86% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 82% of students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania currently receive grant aid from the school. 77% of students......Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $20,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,813
170	Eastern University	0.2036	90.96	1,020 – 1,190	21900	41580	#170 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Eastern University Saint Davids, PA Found in Saint Davids, Eastern University’s acceptance rate is 91%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. About 83% of students at Eastern University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 8.2% Acceptance Rate 91.0% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $21,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,580
171	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill	0.2032	96.64	1,010 – 1,220	20317	55620	#171 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill Schuylkill Haven, PA Based in Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill accepts 97% of applicants and charges $65 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 75% of students attending Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill currently receive grant aid from the school. At Pennsylvania State University-Penn......Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 11.6% Acceptance Rate 96.6% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $20,317 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
172	Washington College	0.2023	56.89	1,160 – 1,400	33553	48763	#172 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Washington College Chestertown, MD The Washington College dates back to 1723 when it began as the Kent County Free School, making it the 10th oldest college in the United States. It was also the first college chartered after the American Revolution, and George Washington was heavily involved in the founding. The school received its current name in 1782. Selectivity Index 0.2 4.0% Acceptance Rate 56.9% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $33,553 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,763
173	Montclair State University	0.2018	87.89	910 – 1,210	13880	47944	#173 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Montclair State University Montclair, NJ Found in Montclair, Montclair State University accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. About 51% of students attending Montclair State University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 7.6% Acceptance Rate 87.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $13,880 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,944
174	Hilbert College	0.1993	98	970 – 1,240	22224	45369	#174 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Hilbert College Hamburg, NY Found in Hamburg, Hilbert College accepts 98% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 96% of students attending Hilbert College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 71% of students continued their studies at......Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 11.8% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,224 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,369
175	CUNY Bernard M Baruch College	0.1987	51.17	1,190 – 1,410	3989	61542	#175 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) CUNY Bernard M Baruch College New York, NY Located in New York, CUNY Bernard M Baruch College accepts 51% of applicants. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 70% of students at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 Acceptance Rate 51.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $3,989 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,542
176	SUNY Brockport	0.1984	70.68	1,110 – 1,280	15343	47164	#176 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) SUNY Brockport Brockport, NY Located in Brockport, SUNY Brockport accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 82% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 13.6% Acceptance Rate 70.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $15,343 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,164
177	University of Baltimore	0.1974	85.55	940 – 1,070	17253	48197	#177 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) University of Baltimore Baltimore, MD Located in Baltimore, the University of Baltimore’s acceptance rate is 86% and charges $35 for undergraduate applications. About 77% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 78%....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 9.1% Acceptance Rate 85.6% SAT Score 940 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $17,253 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,197
178	Goldey-Beacom College	0.197	76.53	--	17417	45097	#178 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Goldey-Beacom College Wilmington, DE Many students at Goldey Beacom College are pursuing degrees in Finance, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Health/Health Care Administration/Management. There are 276 student-athletes, who are known as the Lightning, and they’re cheered on by Strike, their mascot....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 Acceptance Rate 76.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $17,417 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,097
179	Misericordia University	0.1967	88.71	1,090 – 1,260	25090	55910	#179 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Misericordia University Dallas, PA Misericordia University is a private liberal arts school located just north of Philadelphia. Many of its students come from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York. Roman Catholic, College Misericordia was founded in 1924 by the Religious Sisters of Mercy – it became a university in 2007. Selectivity Index 0.2 22.7% Acceptance Rate 88.7% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $25,090 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,910
180	Georgian Court University	0.1961	70.52	1,060 – 1,280	21072	44627	#180 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Georgian Court University Lakewood, NJ Based in Lakewood, Georgian Court University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 Acceptance Rate 70.5% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $21,072 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,627
181	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny	0.1957	96.47	1,080 – 1,280	14933	55620	#181 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny McKeesport, PA Found in McKeesport, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny accepts 96% of applicants and charges $65 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 86% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. On average, these students receive $6,388 each. The first year retention rate is 77%....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 15.2% Acceptance Rate 96.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $14,933 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
182	CUNY City College	0.1949	59.97	1,060 – 1,280	4599	46435	#182 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) CUNY City College New York, NY Based in New York, CUNY City College accepted 60% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. Approximately 68% of students attending CUNY City College currently receive institutional grant aid. At CUNY City College, there......Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 8.0% Acceptance Rate 60.0% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $4,599 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,435
183	Alvernia University	0.1942	62.32	980 – 1,140	26166	49938	#183 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Alvernia University Reading, PA Based in Reading, Alvernia University accepted 62% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 22.4% Acceptance Rate 62.3% SAT Score 980 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $26,166 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,938
184	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	0.19	63.43	1,380 – 1,510	35940	83054	#184 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY Founded in 1824, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is one of the oldest technological universities in the world. Many undergraduate study Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace, and Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering, though the school offers up to Doctor's degrees....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 33.2% Acceptance Rate 63.4% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $35,940 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $83,054
185	Allegheny College	0.1898	54.52	1,180 – 1,360	27929	45603	#185 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Allegheny College Meadville, PA Found in Meadville, Allegheny College accepted 55% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 97% of students at Allegheny College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 16.7% Acceptance Rate 54.5% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $27,929 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,603
186	Trinity Washington University	0.1897	99.19	--	12704	38533	#186 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Trinity Washington University Washington, DC Selectivity Index 0.2 2.4% Acceptance Rate 99.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,704 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,533
187	University at Buffalo	0.1885	74.18	1,220 – 1,390	20511	53742	#187 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY Located in Buffalo, the University at Buffalo accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $50 to apply. About 68% of students attending the University at Buffalo currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 18.6% Acceptance Rate 74.2% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $20,511 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,742
188	University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown	0.1878	94.84	990 – 1,230	17909	54240	#188 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Johnstown, PA Found in Johnstown, the University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown accepted 95% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 88% of students at the University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown currently receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first......Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 Acceptance Rate 94.8% SAT Score 990 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $17,909 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,240
189	Gwynedd Mercy University	0.1874	89.63	1,040 – 1,190	26733	65976	#189 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Gwynedd Mercy University Gwynedd Valley, PA Found in Gwynedd Valley, Gwynedd Mercy University accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of students attending Gwynedd Mercy University will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 78%....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 0.8% Acceptance Rate 89.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $26,733 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,976
190	Lincoln University	0.1858	65.72	820 – 960	12910	32865	#190 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Lincoln University Lincoln University, PA Many undergraduates at Lincoln University choose to major in Human Services, General. The school has a 73% first year retention rate and 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Alumni include Thurgood Marshall, Langston Hughes, and Cherelle Parker. Selectivity Index 0.2 27.9% Acceptance Rate 65.7% SAT Score 820 – 960 Avg. Net Price $12,910 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,865
191	York College of Pennsylvania	0.1837	94.2	1,030 – 1,240	21036	50940	#191 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) York College of Pennsylvania York, PA Based in York, York College of Pennsylvania accepts 94% of applicants. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 98% of students at York College of Pennsylvania will receive institutional grant aid. 76% of students continued studying at York College of Pennsylvania after completing their first year....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 2.1% Acceptance Rate 94.2% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $21,036 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,940
192	Saint Joseph's University	0.1827	86.39	1,140 – 1,330	36392	66438	#192 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Saint Joseph's University Philadelphia, PA Found in Philadelphia, Saint Joseph's University accepts 86% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending Saint Joseph's University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 Acceptance Rate 86.4% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $36,392 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,438
193	Berkeley College-New York	0.1825	96.71	--	27509	37284	#193 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Berkeley College-New York New York, NY Located in New York, Berkeley College-New York accepted 97% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 97% of students at Berkeley College-New York currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year......Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 Acceptance Rate 96.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $27,509 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,284
194	University at Albany	0.1818	69.09	1,160 – 1,330	19165	51380	#194 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) University at Albany Albany, NY Found in Albany, the University at Albany accepts 69% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 92% of students attending the University at Albany will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 63% and 59% of students......Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 3.6% Acceptance Rate 69.1% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $19,165 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,380
195	University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg	0.1809	95.21	1,050 – 1,260	17196	54240	#195 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Greensburg, PA Based in Greensburg, the University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg accepts 95% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. About 92% of students at the University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg currently receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg, there is a 69% first year retention......Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 Acceptance Rate 95.2% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $17,196 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,240
196	Canisius University	0.18	72.24	1,010 – 1,250	19321	46089	#196 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Canisius University Buffalo, NY Founded in 1870, Canisius College became Canisius University in 2023. 100% of students receive grant aid to help offset the cost of attending Canisius University, $22,779 on average. The school also offers athletic scholarships, as it's a NCAA Division I without football school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 19.2% Acceptance Rate 72.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $19,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,089
197	University of Mount Saint Vincent	0.1797	84.64	950 – 1,220	21844	53755	#197 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) University of Mount Saint Vincent Bronx, NY Located in Bronx, the University of Mount Saint Vincent accepts 85% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 84% of students attending the University of Mount Saint Vincent will receive grant aid from the school. 69% of students continued their studies at the University of Mount Saint......Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 0.2% Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $21,844 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,755
198	Carlow University	0.1788	86.96	980 – 1,180	20561	44876	#198 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA Found in Pittsburgh, Carlow University accepts 87% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 96% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Carlow University, there is a 84% first year retention rate and around 43% of students......Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 17.5% Acceptance Rate 87.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $20,561 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,876
199	Temple University	0.1786	80.45	1,130 – 1,370	29641	50860	#199 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Temple University Philadelphia, PA Based in Philadelphia, Temple University’s acceptance rate is 80%. They charge $55 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. About 86% of students at Temple University will receive grant aid from the school. At Temple University, there is a 83% first year retention rate and 57% of students will......Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 20.0% Acceptance Rate 80.5% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $29,641 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,860
200	SUNY College of Technology at Delhi	0.1779	88.41	940 – 1,120	16923	42826	#200 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) SUNY College of Technology at Delhi Delhi, NY Found in Delhi, SUNY College of Technology at Delhi’s acceptance rate is 88%. They require $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 81% of students at SUNY College of Technology at Delhi currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 70%....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 34.5% Acceptance Rate 88.4% SAT Score 940 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $16,923 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,826
201	St. Francis College	0.1767	81.53	930 – 1,140	22766	43378	#201 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) St. Francis College Brooklyn, NY Located in Brooklyn, St- Francis College accepts 82% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students at St- Francis College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 9.8% Acceptance Rate 81.5% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $22,766 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,378
202	Widener University	0.1763	84.02	1,050 – 1,260	30720	63375	#202 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Widener University Chester, PA Based in Chester, Widener University accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Widener University will receive institutional grant aid. At Widener University, there is a 78% first year retention rate and......Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $30,720 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,375
203	McDaniel College	0.1761	77.93	1,060 – 1,250	23088	47879	#203 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) McDaniel College Westminster, MD McDaniel College, originally founded in 1867 as Western Maryland College, is a private liberal arts school. 100% of students who attend receive grant aid, $39,979 on average. With a 13 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 56 will graduate in 4 years....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 11.8% Acceptance Rate 77.9% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $23,088 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,879
204	Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science	0.1747	90.73	920 – 1,100	26370	38325	#204 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science Paul Smiths, NY Selectivity Index 0.2 27.1% Acceptance Rate 90.7% SAT Score 920 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $26,370 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,325
205	Fordham University	0.1745	56.28	1,350 – 1,490	45368	68008	#205 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) 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. Selectivity Index 0.2 Acceptance Rate 56.3% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $45,368 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,008
206	Stockton University	0.1744	88.94	1,040 – 1,230	19752	48223	#206 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Stockton University Galloway, NJ Found in Galloway, Stockton University accepted 89% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. Approximately 84% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 17.1% Acceptance Rate 88.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $19,752 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,223
207	CUNY Queens College	0.1739	64.34	1,010 – 1,290	5339	48548	#207 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) CUNY Queens College Queens, NY Found in Queens, CUNY Queens College accepts 64% of applicants and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 62% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 12.3% Acceptance Rate 64.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $5,339 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,548
208	SUNY at Purchase College	0.1737	74.05	1,210 – 1,380	18651	31229	#208 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) SUNY at Purchase College Purchase, NY Found in Purchase, SUNY at Purchase College accepts 74% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 69% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 14.1% Acceptance Rate 74.1% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $18,651 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,229
209	State University of New York at New Paltz	0.1729	61.61	1,180 – 1,340	17848	45555	#209 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) State University of New York at New Paltz New Paltz, NY Selectivity Index 0.2 13.2% Acceptance Rate 61.6% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $17,848 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,555
210	SUNY at Fredonia	0.1696	79.2	1,080 – 1,310	15830	40580	#210 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) SUNY at Fredonia Fredonia, NY Found in Fredonia, SUNY at Fredonia accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 95% of students attending SUNY at Fredonia will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At SUNY at Fredonia, there is......Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 Acceptance Rate 79.2% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $15,830 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,580
211	Lycoming College	0.1693	74.07	1,080 – 1,300	20733	43713	#211 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) 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
212	Ithaca College	0.1678	69.01	1,240 – 1,390	34297	46305	#212 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Ithaca College Ithaca, NY Based in Ithaca, Ithaca College’s acceptance rate is 69%. They request $60 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Ithaca College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 11.8% Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $34,297 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,305
213	Mount Aloysius College	0.1658	90.4	940 – 1,110	20570	45211	#213 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Mount Aloysius College Cresson, PA Selectivity Index 0.2 22.6% Acceptance Rate 90.4% SAT Score 940 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $20,570 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,211
214	Mount St. Mary's University	0.1656	73.81	1,050 – 1,280	25298	48915	#214 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Mount St. Mary's University Emmitsburg, MD Found in Emmitsburg, Mount St- Mary's University accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Mount St- Mary's University will receive institutional grant aid. At Mount St- Mary's University, there is a 71%......Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 3.2% Acceptance Rate 73.8% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,298 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,915
215	CUNY Brooklyn College	0.1648	58.36	1,030 – 1,190	4105	45035	#215 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) CUNY Brooklyn College Brooklyn, NY Found in Brooklyn, CUNY Brooklyn College’s acceptance rate is 58% and requests $65 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 74% of students at CUNY Brooklyn College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 14.2% Acceptance Rate 58.4% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $4,105 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,035
216	Thiel College	0.1643	71.89	950 – 1,180	22490	40686	#216 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Thiel College Greenville, PA Located in Greenville, Thiel College accepted 72% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at Thiel College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 17.5% Acceptance Rate 71.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $22,490 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,686
217	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine	0.1637	98.11	1,090 – 1,320	21739	55620	#217 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine Media, PA Found in Media, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine’s acceptance rate is 98%. They require $65 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 69% of students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 13.9% Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $21,739 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
218	Mercy University	0.1632	85.84	940 – 1,210	16776	44969	#218 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Mercy University Dobbs Ferry, NY Located in Dobbs Ferry, Mercy University accepts 86% of applicants and requires $40 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 11.4% Acceptance Rate 85.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $16,776 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,969
219	SUNY College at Plattsburgh	0.1632	75.18	1,060 – 1,280	15982	48089	#219 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) SUNY College at Plattsburgh Plattsburgh, NY Found in Plattsburgh, SUNY College at Plattsburgh accepts 75% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 87% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 34.0% Acceptance Rate 75.2% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $15,982 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,089
220	SUNY College of Technology at Canton	0.163	92.15	1,000 – 1,160	14451	42079	#220 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) SUNY College of Technology at Canton Canton, NY Based in Canton, SUNY College of Technology at Canton accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 82% of students attending SUNY College of Technology at Canton currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 13.9% Acceptance Rate 92.2% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $14,451 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,079
221	The Catholic University of America	0.1613	82.78	1,100 – 1,310	35008	63217	#221 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) 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
222	SUNY Oneonta	0.1607	69.59	1,110 – 1,270	17918	49723	#222 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) SUNY Oneonta Oneonta, NY Based in Oneonta, SUNY Oneonta accepted 70% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 77% of students attending SUNY Oneonta currently receive grant aid from the school. At SUNY Oneonta, there is a 75% first year retention rate and around......Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 17.9% Acceptance Rate 69.6% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $17,918 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,723
223	Duquesne University	0.1599	83.56	1,180 – 1,360	35125	62627	#223 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA Located in Pittsburgh, Duquesne University’s acceptance rate is 84%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending Duquesne University currently receive grant aid from the school. 84% of students continued studying at Duquesne University after completing their first year....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 4.8% Acceptance Rate 83.6% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $35,125 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,627
224	Drew University	0.1583	67.83	1,110 – 1,350	28193	47562	#224 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) 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
225	Daemen University	0.1576	73.75	1,110 – 1,310	18944	59912	#225 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Daemen University Amherst, NY Located in Amherst, Daemen University’s acceptance rate is 74% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Daemen University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 22.8% Acceptance Rate 73.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $18,944 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,912
226	Harrisburg University of Science and Technology	0.1576	81.78	--	14882	34365	#226 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Harrisburg, PA Based in Harrisburg, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology accepted 82% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 96% of students attending Harrisburg University of Science and Technology will receive institutional grant aid......Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 1.6% Acceptance Rate 81.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,882 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,365
227	College of Staten Island CUNY	0.1572	92.34	910 – 1,100	6355	36931	#227 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) College of Staten Island CUNY Staten Island, NY Located in Staten Island, the College of Staten Island CUNY accepts 92% of applicants and requests $65 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 58% of students attending the College of Staten Island CUNY currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 24.7% Acceptance Rate 92.3% SAT Score 910 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $6,355 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,931
228	Washington & Jefferson College	0.1566	80.64	1,040 – 1,280	26051	52082	#228 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Washington & Jefferson College Washington, PA Washington & Jefferson College came about in 1865 when Washington College and Jefferson College, both founded in the early 1800s, merged. The 60-acre campus is home to McMillan Hall, which was built in 1793, and the school was featured in the Netflix show, “Mindhunter.” 76% of students graduate within six years. Selectivity Index 0.2 6.7% Acceptance Rate 80.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $26,051 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,082
229	The New School	0.1562	83.33	1,170 – 1,370	62226	38210	#229 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) The New School New York, NY University professors and researchers, which included faculty from Columbia University, founded The New School in 1919. Some famous alumni include Marlon Brando, Jack Kerouac, and Kevin Smith. Classes are on the small side, with a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 1.5% Acceptance Rate 83.3% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $62,226 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,210
230	Adelphi University	0.1561	65.91	1,110 – 1,330	28671	63688	#230 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Adelphi University Garden City, NY Adelphi University was founded as Adelphi College in 1896, becoming a university in 1963. Its motto is Vita Sine Litteris Mors Est, which is Latin for, “Life without learning is death.” Graduates have gone on to have careers in politics, acting, professional sports, writing, music, and more....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 17.5% Acceptance Rate 65.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $28,671 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,688
231	Susquehanna University	0.1561	78.71	1,100 – 1,310	27258	51535	#231 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Susquehanna University Selinsgrove, PA Based in Selinsgrove, Susquehanna University accepts 79% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 95% of students attending Susquehanna University currently receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students receive $42,577 each. The first year retention rate is 86%....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 Acceptance Rate 78.7% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $27,258 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,535
232	Hood College	0.1539	77.77	930 – 1,180	23462	48415	#232 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Hood College Frederick, MD Selectivity Index 0.2 1.9% Acceptance Rate 77.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,462 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,415
233	Nazareth University	0.1538	74.72	1,080 – 1,340	31321	47717	#233 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Nazareth University Rochester, NY Based in Rochester, Nazareth University accepts 75% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 99% of students at Nazareth University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 23.8% Acceptance Rate 74.7% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $31,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,717
234	Elmira College	0.1535	76.96	1,140 – 1,370	24551	49057	#234 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Elmira College Elmira, NY Located in Elmira, Elmira College accepts 77% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Elmira College will receive grant aid from the school. They receive $23,140 on average. The first year retention rate is 70%....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 64.7% Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $24,551 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,057
235	SUNY Morrisville	0.1531	90.78	780 – 1,300	16855	39759	#235 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) SUNY Morrisville Morrisville, NY Based in Morrisville, SUNY Morrisville’s acceptance rate is 91%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 89% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. They are given $2,057 on average. The first year retention rate is 57%....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 10.0% Acceptance Rate 90.8% SAT Score 780 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $16,855 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,759
236	King's College	0.1524	93.05	1,080 – 1,280	25608	51734	#236 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) King's College Wilkes-Barre, PA King's College, founded in 1946, began as a college for men however today men make up 54% of the student population and 45% of enrolled students are women. Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, Physician Assistant, Business Administration and Management, and General are popular majors and 59% of students will......Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 7.5% Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,608 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,734
237	Siena College	0.1522	77.64	1,150 – 1,380	32602	56526	#237 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Siena College Loudonville, NY Located in Loudonville, Siena College accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. About 98% of students attending Siena College currently receive grant aid from the school. At Siena College, there is a 82% first year retention rate and around 72% of......Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 15.8% Acceptance Rate 77.6% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $32,602 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,526
238	Gannon University	0.152	74.16	1,060 – 1,290	23942	55319	#238 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Gannon University Erie, PA Based in Erie, Gannon University’s acceptance rate is 74%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 82% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 3.8% Acceptance Rate 74.2% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $23,942 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,319
239	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre	0.1517	96.99	1,100 – 1,330	16275	55620	#239 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre Dallas, PA Found in Dallas, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre accepts 97% of applicants and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. Approximately 91% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 2.1% Acceptance Rate 97.0% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $16,275 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
240	Loyola University Maryland	0.1511	75.49	1,230 – 1,390	31857	64453	#240 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) 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 Selectivity Index 0.2 19.5% Acceptance Rate 75.5% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $31,857 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,453
241	Hofstra University	0.1509	68.08	1,240 – 1,410	35687	52131	#241 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Hofstra University Hempstead, NY Located in Hempstead, Hofstra University’s acceptance rate is 68% and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Hofstra University will receive institutional grant aid. 84% of students decide to stay at Hofstra University after completing their first year....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 8.2% Acceptance Rate 68.1% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $35,687 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,131
242	Thomas Jefferson University	0.15	80.98	1,170 – 1,340	29097	64335	#242 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA In 2017, Thomas Jefferson University merged with nearby Philadelphia University. Today, the school has more than 160 undergraduate and graduate programs available to its students, who are known as the Rams....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 13.3% Acceptance Rate 81.0% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $29,097 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,335
243	Morgan State University	0.1499	82.23	850 – 1,080	15350	40065	#243 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Morgan State University Baltimore, MD Morgan State University got its start in 1867 as the Centenary Biblical Institute. It changed its name in 1890 to honor Lyttleton Morgan and became a university in 1975. MSU’s 100-acre campus is a designated national historic site. The school accepts 82% of applicants and awards up to Doctor's degrees. Selectivity Index 0.1 3.2% Acceptance Rate 82.2% SAT Score 850 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $15,350 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,065
244	Maryland Institute College of Art	0.1483	77.29	1,060 – 1,350	43066	33451	#244 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Maryland Institute College of Art Baltimore, MD Located in Baltimore, Maryland Institute College of Art’s acceptance rate is 77%. They request $60 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 100% of students attending Maryland Institute College of Art currently receive grant aid from the school. At Maryland Institute College of Art, there is a......Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 29.9% Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $43,066 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,451
245	Utica University	0.1482	86.79	1,030 – 1,210	22510	57422	#245 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Utica University Utica, NY Located in Utica, Utica University accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $40 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 95% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 0.7% Acceptance Rate 86.8% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $22,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,422
246	Iona University	0.1479	86.94	1,120 – 1,310	28557	51218	#246 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Iona University New Rochelle, NY Found in New Rochelle, Iona University’s acceptance rate is 87%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Iona University, there is a 77% first year retention......Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 10.8% Acceptance Rate 86.9% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $28,557 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,218
247	Immaculata University	0.1475	85.78	1,160 – 1,330	29499	56416	#247 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Immaculata University Immaculata, PA Founded in 1920, Immaculata University is a private Catholic school. The University's Latin motto is "Scientia floret virtute" which translates to "Knowledge flourishes in virtue." Of attending students, 100% receive grant aid, $15,598 on average and 56% of students will graduate in 4 years. Selectivity Index 0.1 34.8% Acceptance Rate 85.8% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $29,499 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,416
248	Centenary University	0.1473	96.75	850 – 1,080	22838	46049	#248 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Centenary University Hackettstown, NJ Centenary University was originally founded in 1867 as a preparatory school. Today, the school is known for being a non-selective university, with an acceptance rate of 97%. Of attending students 87% stay after the first year and 59% will graduate within 4 years....Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 2.3% Acceptance Rate 96.8% SAT Score 850 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $22,838 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,049
249	SUNY Old Westbury	0.147	83.52	1,010 – 1,210	10495	43671	#249 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) SUNY Old Westbury Old Westbury, NY Based in Old Westbury, SUNY Old Westbury’s acceptance rate is 84% and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 76% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 21.6% Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $10,495 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,671
250	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College	0.1469	96.83	1,130 – 1,320	20964	55620	#250 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College Erie, PA Found in Erie, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College’s acceptance rate is 97%. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 64% of students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 23.0% Acceptance Rate 96.8% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $20,964 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
251	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly	0.1462	95.47	1,120 – 1,250	18780	55620	#251 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly Lemont Furnace, PA Located in Lemont Furnace, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly accepted 95% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 92% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Pennsylvania State......Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 21.4% Acceptance Rate 95.5% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $18,780 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
252	Molloy University	0.145	81.74	1,100 – 1,300	25938	78372	#252 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Molloy University Rockville Centre, NY Molloy University was founded as the Molloy Catholic College for Women in 1955. The school became fully co-educational in 1982, and would be known as Molloy University in 2022. Cheered on by their mascot, Victor E. Lion, student athletes are known as the Lions....Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 20.6% Acceptance Rate 81.7% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $25,938 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,372
253	Felician University	0.1444	95.11	900 – 1,110	15818	56957	#253 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Felician University Lodi, NJ Based in Lodi, Felician University accepts 95% of applicants and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students at Felician University currently receive grant aid from the school. 76% of students continued their studies at Felician University after completing their first year....Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 1.0% Acceptance Rate 95.1% SAT Score 900 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $15,818 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,957
254	Manor College	0.1441	95.76	810 – 1,000	15983	36013	#254 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Manor College Jenkintown, PA Based in Jenkintown, Manor College’s acceptance rate is 96% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 46% of students attending Manor College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 810 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $15,983 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,013
255	SUNY College at Geneseo	0.1427	66.63	1,200 – 1,360	18698	51097	#255 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) SUNY College at Geneseo Geneseo, NY Located in Geneseo, SUNY College at Geneseo’s acceptance rate is 67%. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. Approximately 90% of students at SUNY College at Geneseo currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 20.5% Acceptance Rate 66.6% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $18,698 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,097
256	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley	0.142	97.37	1,130 – 1,320	19070	55620	#256 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley Center Valley, PA Based in Center Valley, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley accepts 97% of applicants. They request $65 for undergraduate applications. About 70% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 16.9% Acceptance Rate 97.4% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $19,070 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
257	Le Moyne College	0.1412	75.29	1,160 – 1,320	22139	53493	#257 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Le Moyne College Syracuse, NY Located in Syracuse, Le Moyne College’s acceptance rate is 75%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students attending Le Moyne College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 Acceptance Rate 75.3% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $22,139 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,493
258	Rider University	0.1407	79.4	1,110 – 1,320	26618	51289	#258 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Rider University Lawrenceville, NJ Based in Lawrenceville, Rider University accepts 79% of applicants. They require $50 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Rider University currently receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 80% and its four year graduation rate is 54%. The common areas of......Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 Acceptance Rate 79.4% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $26,618 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,289
259	St. John's University-New York	0.1392	83.43	1,160 – 1,340	28206	54189	#259 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) St. John's University-New York Queens, NY Located in Queens, St- John's University-New York accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. About 100% of students attending St- John's University-New York will receive institutional grant aid. At St-......Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 14.4% Acceptance Rate 83.4% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $28,206 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,189
260	Cedar Crest College	0.1369	99.13	980 – 1,210	23036	48295	#260 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Cedar Crest College Allentown, PA Based in Allentown, Cedar Crest College accepts 99% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students at Cedar Crest College will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 30.9% Acceptance Rate 99.1% SAT Score 980 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,036 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,295
261	Ursinus College	0.1359	91.77	1,220 – 1,390	31625	54542	#261 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Ursinus College Collegeville, PA 100% of students at Ursinus College receive grant aid, around $43,758 per student. The school sits on a 170-acre campus and has several programs that promote STEM, including the Supporting Inclusive Excellence Program and Science in Motion. Applied Economics is a popular area of study among its undergraduates. Selectivity Index 0.1 11.8% Acceptance Rate 91.8% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $31,625 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,542
262	Cheyney University of Pennsylvania	0.1348	79.13	850 – 1,080	8460	28568	#262 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Cheyney, PA Located in Cheyney, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania’s acceptance rate is 79%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 56% of students attending Cheyney University of Pennsylvania currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At......Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 42.6% Acceptance Rate 79.1% SAT Score 850 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $8,460 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,568
263	Alfred University	0.1342	73.84	1,110 – 1,320	26127	41703	#263 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Alfred University Alfred, NY Found in Alfred, Alfred University accepts 74% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending Alfred University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Alfred University, there is a......Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 43.6% Acceptance Rate 73.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $26,127 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,703
264	Bryn Athyn College of the New Church	0.134	82.91	980 – 1,260	19204	32083	#264 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Bryn Athyn College of the New Church Bryn Athyn, PA Located in Bryn Athyn, Bryn Athyn College of the New Church’s acceptance rate is 83% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 40.1% Acceptance Rate 82.9% SAT Score 980 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $19,204 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,083
265	Frostburg State University	0.1335	89.2	930 – 1,240	16521	43638	#265 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Frostburg State University Frostburg, MD Based in Frostburg, Frostburg State University’s acceptance rate is 89%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 87% of students at Frostburg State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate......Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 17.4% Acceptance Rate 89.2% SAT Score 930 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $16,521 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,638
266	William Paterson University of New Jersey	0.1319	92.52	990 – 1,350	16999	44928	#266 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) William Paterson University of New Jersey Wayne, NJ Located in Wayne, William Paterson University of New Jersey accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 65% of students at William Paterson University of New Jersey currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 2.6% Acceptance Rate 92.5% SAT Score 990 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $16,999 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,928
267	Westminster College	0.1307	92.56	1,130 – 1,250	21089	43938	#267 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Westminster College New Wilmington, PA 100% of students attending Westminster College receive grant aid, averaging $30,615 each. Affiliated with the Presbyterian Church, the school has an 81% first year retention rate, 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and 73% six year graduation rate. 505 athletes, known as the Titans, wear navy blue and white. Selectivity Index 0.1 18.6% Acceptance Rate 92.6% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $21,089 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,938
268	Dominican University New York	0.1306	97.71	1,100 – 1,240	23907	50865	#268 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Dominican University New York Orangeburg, NY Located in Orangeburg, Dominican University New York accepts 98% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $40 to apply. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 36.9% Acceptance Rate 97.7% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $23,907 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,865
269	Robert Morris University	0.1305	90.57	1,080 – 1,280	26215	54449	#269 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Robert Morris University Moon Township, PA Found in Moon Township, Robert Morris University’s acceptance rate is 91% and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of students at Robert Morris University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 8.3% Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $26,215 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,449
270	SUNY College at Potsdam	0.1283	77.7	970 – 1,150	14574	39440	#270 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) SUNY College at Potsdam Potsdam, NY Found in Potsdam, SUNY College at Potsdam’s acceptance rate is 78%. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. Approximately 94% of students attending SUNY College at Potsdam currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 14.9% Acceptance Rate 77.7% SAT Score 970 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $14,574 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,440
271	SUNY Polytechnic Institute	0.1281	78.44	1,160 – 1,330	14646	58662	#271 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) SUNY Polytechnic Institute Utica, NY Found in Utica, SUNY Polytechnic Institute accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications. About 89% of students attending SUNY Polytechnic Institute currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 Acceptance Rate 78.4% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $14,646 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,662
272	State University of New York at Oswego	0.1276	80.57	1,070 – 1,280	16923	46358	#272 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) State University of New York at Oswego Oswego, NY Found in Oswego, State University of New York at Oswego’s acceptance rate is 81%. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. About 86% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate is 71% and......Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 0.4% Acceptance Rate 80.6% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $16,923 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,358
273	Rutgers University-Newark	0.1273	78.73	1,080 – 1,370	17425	61263	#273 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Rutgers University-Newark Newark, NJ Located in Newark, Rutgers University-Newark accepts 79% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $70 to apply. About 58% of students attending Rutgers University-Newark will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 Acceptance Rate 78.7% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $17,425 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,263
274	St. Thomas Aquinas College	0.1265	93.05	880 – 1,090	21257	44908	#274 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) St. Thomas Aquinas College Sparkill, NY Found in Sparkill, St- Thomas Aquinas College’s acceptance rate is 93%. They charge $30 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students attending St- Thomas Aquinas College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s......Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 880 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $21,257 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,908
275	Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences	0.1262	52.69	1,180 – 1,360	26804	112685	#275 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Albany, NY Found in Albany, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences’s acceptance rate is 53%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 24.7% Acceptance Rate 52.7% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $26,804 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $112,685
276	Neumann University	0.1254	81.28	850 – 1,100	29298	48556	#276 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Neumann University Aston, PA Based in Aston, Neumann University’s acceptance rate is 81% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students attending Neumann University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 16.5% Acceptance Rate 81.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $29,298 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,556
277	Saint Peter's University	0.1254	90.53	970 – 1,170	14486	42470	#277 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Saint Peter's University Jersey City, NJ Found in Jersey City, Saint Peter's University accepts 91% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 77%....Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 25.4% Acceptance Rate 90.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $14,486 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,470
278	Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus	0.1251	95.26	1,080 – 1,240	26472	45916	#278 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus Madison, NJ The Florham campus Fairleigh Dickinson opened in 1958, with other campuses located in New Jersey, Canada, and the United Kingdom. With an 80% first year retention rate, many students major in Business Administration and Management, General, Pharmacy, Psychology, and General. Selectivity Index 0.1 45.0% Acceptance Rate 95.3% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $26,472 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,916
279	Goucher College	0.1228	77.7	1,120 – 1,340	28749	40563	#279 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) 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
280	Clarkson University	0.1227	77.36	1,210 – 1,400	33192	76970	#280 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Clarkson University Potsdam, NY Found in Potsdam, Clarkson University’s acceptance rate is 77% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Clarkson University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 11.8% Acceptance Rate 77.4% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $33,192 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $76,970
281	New Jersey City University	0.1223	89.18	890 – 1,140	12157	45918	#281 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) New Jersey City University Jersey City, NJ Based in Jersey City, New Jersey City University accepted 89% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 51% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 16.1% Acceptance Rate 89.2% SAT Score 890 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $12,157 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,918
282	New York Institute of Technology	0.1219	78.08	1,120 – 1,360	23074	52559	#282 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) New York Institute of Technology Old Westbury, NY Based in Old Westbury, New York Institute of Technology’s acceptance rate is 78%. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. About 100% of students at New York Institute of Technology currently receive institutional grant aid. At New York Institute of Technology, there is a 81% first year......Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 3.6% Acceptance Rate 78.1% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $23,074 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,559
283	Manhattanville University	0.1214	87.34	1,060 – 1,230	25017	45056	#283 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Manhattanville University Purchase, NY Based in Purchase, Manhattanville University’s acceptance rate is 87%. They request $75 for undergraduate applications. About 95% of students at Manhattanville University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. They are given $25,197 on average. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 8.7% Acceptance Rate 87.3% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $25,017 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,056
284	SUNY Buffalo State University	0.1204	74.4	990 – 1,250	13735	40877	#284 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) SUNY Buffalo State University Buffalo, NY Located in Buffalo, SUNY Buffalo State University’s acceptance rate is 74% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 87% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 11.7% Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 990 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $13,735 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,877
285	Seton Hall University	0.1203	73.26	1,230 – 1,400	31642	60291	#285 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ Based in South Orange, Seton Hall University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 14.0% Acceptance Rate 73.3% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $31,642 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,291
286	Keystone College	0.1191	84.8	900 – 1,170	21461	36653	#286 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) 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
287	La Roche University	0.1158	77.61	1,060 – 1,240	24638	45308	#287 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) La Roche University Pittsburgh, PA Found in Pittsburgh, La Roche University accepts 78% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 96% of students at La Roche University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 Acceptance Rate 77.6% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $24,638 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,308
288	Bloomfield College	0.1141	67.23	780 – 940	18522	35477	#288 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Bloomfield College Bloomfield, NJ Based in Bloomfield, Bloomfield College’s acceptance rate is 67%. Undergraduates have to send in $40 to apply. Approximately 97% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 176.9% Acceptance Rate 67.2% SAT Score 780 – 940 Avg. Net Price $18,522 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,477
289	CUNY York College	0.1136	64.1	870 – 1,050	5631	46148	#289 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) CUNY York College Jamaica, NY Found in Jamaica, CUNY York College accepts 64% of applicants and charges $65 for undergraduate applications. About 60% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 13.9% Acceptance Rate 64.1% SAT Score 870 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $5,631 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,148
290	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington	0.1131	96.77	1,080 – 1,270	17561	55620	#290 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington Abington, PA Located in Abington, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington’s acceptance rate is 97% and charges $65 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 68% of students attending Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 77% and......Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 29.2% Acceptance Rate 96.8% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $17,561 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
291	Manhattan University	0.113	78.5	1,150 – 1,350	28349	64472	#291 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Manhattan University Riverdale, NY Found in Riverdale, Manhattan University accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $75 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 98% of students attending Manhattan University will receive grant aid from the school. At Manhattan University, there is......Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 Acceptance Rate 78.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $28,349 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,472
292	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg	0.1127	97.6	1,120 – 1,320	22406	55620	#292 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg Middletown, PA Located in Middletown, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg accepts 98% of applicants. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. Approximately 53% of students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg will receive institutional grant aid to make attending......Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 9.0% Acceptance Rate 97.6% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $22,406 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
293	Monmouth University	0.112	89.02	1,150 – 1,320	33228	55825	#293 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Monmouth University West Long Branch, NJ Located in West Long Branch, Monmouth University accepts 89% of applicants and requires $60 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Monmouth University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 20.3% Acceptance Rate 89.0% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $33,228 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,825
294	Long Island University	0.1113	89.77	1,110 – 1,340	22620	47543	#294 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Long Island University Brookville, NY Found in Brookville, Long Island University accepts 90% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. Approximately 95% of students at Long Island University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 24.2% Acceptance Rate 89.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $22,620 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,543
295	Notre Dame of Maryland University	0.1105	86.49	920 – 1,140	22552	63918	#295 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Notre Dame of Maryland University Baltimore, MD Located in Baltimore, Notre Dame of Maryland University accepted 86% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending Notre Dame of Maryland University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 60.6% Acceptance Rate 86.5% SAT Score 920 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $22,552 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,918
296	University of Maryland Eastern Shore	0.1093	90.36	850 – 1,010	14595	34624	#296 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) University of Maryland Eastern Shore Princess Anne, MD The University of Maryland Eastern Shore has a 10 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 72% first year retention rate. Biology/Biological Sciences, General is a commonly chosen major, though there are nearly 40 available areas of study. A NCAA Division I without football school, 190 athletes are known as Hawks. Selectivity Index 0.1 15.4% Acceptance Rate 90.4% SAT Score 850 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $14,595 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,624
297	Chestnut Hill College	0.1079	79.13	900 – 1,090	28583	45221	#297 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Chestnut Hill College Philadelphia, PA Located in Philadelphia, Chestnut Hill College accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $55 for graduate applications. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At Chestnut Hill College, there is a 67%......Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 13.8% Acceptance Rate 79.1% SAT Score 900 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $28,583 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,221
298	Lackawanna College	0.1058	86.19	--	20382	35500	#298 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Lackawanna College Scranton, PA Based in Scranton, Lackawanna College’s acceptance rate is 86% and charges $35 for undergraduate applications. About 38% of students at Lackawanna College will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students receive $4,190 each. The first year retention rate is 55%....Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 94.9% Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $20,382 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,500
299	Pace University	0.1056	75.92	1,190 – 1,360	34299	52767	#299 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Pace University New York, NY Located in New York, Pace University’s acceptance rate is 76%. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending Pace University currently receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 75% and its four year graduation rate......Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 7.3% Acceptance Rate 75.9% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $34,299 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,767
300	Saint Elizabeth University	0.104	95.41	890 – 1,090	18412	49479	#300 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Saint Elizabeth University Morristown, NJ Based in Morristown, Saint Elizabeth University accepts 95% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of students at Saint Elizabeth University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Saint Elizabeth University, there is a 80%......Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 Acceptance Rate 95.4% SAT Score 890 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $18,412 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,479
301	Point Park University	0.1037	96.91	1,030 – 1,260	25477	36906	#301 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Point Park University Pittsburgh, PA Selectivity Index 0.1 18.2% Acceptance Rate 96.9% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $25,477 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,906
302	Caldwell University	0.1021	65.4	1,010 – 1,320	23071	47439	#302 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Caldwell University Caldwell, NJ Based in Caldwell, Caldwell University accepts 65% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 32.7% Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $23,071 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,439
303	Rosemont College	0.1016	74.51	980 – 1,190	19297	40852	#303 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Rosemont College Rosemont, PA Located in Rosemont, Rosemont College’s acceptance rate is 75%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 27.4% Acceptance Rate 74.5% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $19,297 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,852
304	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona	0.1015	98.08	1,080 – 1,300	22506	55620	#304 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona Altoona, PA Based in Altoona, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona accepted 98% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $65 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 62% of students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona will receive institutional grant aid. The first year......Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 18.7% Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $22,506 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
305	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York	0.1008	97.41	1,060 – 1,250	19159	55620	#305 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York York, PA Based in York, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York accepts 97% of applicants. They request $65 for undergraduate applications. About 78% of students attending Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 3.3% Acceptance Rate 97.4% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $19,159 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
306	St. Joseph's University-New York	0.1001	69.51	1,140 – 1,360	18324	50759	#306 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) St. Joseph's University-New York Brooklyn, NY St. Joseph's University-New York is a private university founded in 1916. The school offers 38 major and degree programs with Special Education and Teaching, General being the most popular. St. Joseph's University has a 9 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 75% first year retention rate, and 62% 4-year graduation rate. Selectivity Index 0.1 19.9% Acceptance Rate 69.5% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $18,324 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,759
307	Drexel University	0.0984	79.44	1,250 – 1,440	42342	69063	#307 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Drexel University Philadelphia, PA Located in Philadelphia, Drexel University accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 90% and its four year graduation......Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 14.3% Acceptance Rate 79.4% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $42,342 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,063
308	Wilkes University	0.0947	91.46	1,030 – 1,280	28508	54128	#308 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) 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
309	CUNY Medgar Evers College	0.094	83.36	750 – 930	6207	37538	#309 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) CUNY Medgar Evers College Brooklyn, NY Selectivity Index 0.1 46.2% Acceptance Rate 83.4% SAT Score 750 – 930 Avg. Net Price $6,207 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,538
310	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks	0.0935	98.67	1,090 – 1,280	22450	55620	#310 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks Reading, PA Found in Reading, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks’s acceptance rate is 99%. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 62% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. 76% of students continued studying at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State......Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 10.9% Acceptance Rate 98.7% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $22,450 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
311	La Salle University	0.0932	95.52	900 – 1,110	20119	53701	#311 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) La Salle University Philadelphia, PA Located in Philadelphia, La Salle University accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 92% of students at La Salle University currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 73%....Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 27.9% Acceptance Rate 95.5% SAT Score 900 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $20,119 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,701
312	University of Pittsburgh-Bradford	0.0929	88.98	1,020 – 1,210	17015	54240	#312 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) University of Pittsburgh-Bradford Bradford, PA Located in Bradford, the University of Pittsburgh-Bradford’s acceptance rate is 89%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 94% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 23.2% Acceptance Rate 89.0% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $17,015 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,240
313	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver	0.0924	95.65	1,100 – 1,290	19329	55620	#313 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver Monaca, PA Found in Monaca, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver’s acceptance rate is 96% and charges $65 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 83% of students attending Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 21.4% Acceptance Rate 95.7% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $19,329 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
314	Arcadia University	0.0909	80.22	1,090 – 1,280	26994	44004	#314 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Arcadia University Glenside, PA Found in Glenside, Arcadia University accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 7.4% Acceptance Rate 80.2% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $26,994 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,004
315	Albright College	0.0874	86.15	950 – 1,150	22116	45391	#315 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Albright College Reading, PA Found in Reading, Albright College accepts 86% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Albright College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 12.4% Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 950 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $22,116 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,391
316	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton	0.0846	98.56	1,100 – 1,270	18239	55620	#316 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton Dunmore, PA Found in Dunmore, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton accepted 99% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $65 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 77% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 26.8% Acceptance Rate 98.6% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $18,239 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
317	Rutgers University-Camden	0.0796	77.75	1,030 – 1,280	18735	61263	#317 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Rutgers University-Camden Camden, NJ Found in Camden, Rutgers University-Camden accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $70 to apply. Approximately 90% of students attending Rutgers University-Camden currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The......Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 Acceptance Rate 77.8% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,735 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,263
318	Mount Saint Mary College	0.0759	88.88	1,010 – 1,170	24588	59588	#318 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Mount Saint Mary College Newburgh, NY Located in Newburgh, Mount Saint Mary College’s acceptance rate is 89% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 36.8% Acceptance Rate 88.9% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $24,588 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,588
319	Marymount Manhattan College	0.0748	82.61	1,130 – 1,320	38426	34052	#319 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Marymount Manhattan College New York, NY Based in New York, Marymount Manhattan College accepts 83% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $60 to apply. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 70%....Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 23.0% Acceptance Rate 82.6% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $38,426 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,052
320	Berkeley College	0.0665	78.32	--	20068	37060	#320 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Berkeley College Woodland Park, NJ Based in Woodland Park, Berkeley College’s acceptance rate is 78%. Undergraduates have to send in $50 to apply. Approximately 88% of students at Berkeley College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 66.3% Acceptance Rate 78.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $20,068 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,060
321	University of the District of Columbia	0.0547	83.84	--	14287	36358	#321 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) University of the District of Columbia Washington, DC Based in Washington, the University of the District of Columbia’s acceptance rate is 84%. They request $35 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 23% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At the University of the District of......Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 Acceptance Rate 83.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,287 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,358
322	University of Maryland Global Campus	0.0483	76.33	--	14545	58051	#322 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) University of Maryland Global Campus Adelphi, MD Selectivity Index 0.0 Acceptance Rate 76.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,545 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,051
323	Eastwick College-Hackensack	0.036	78.32	--	35023	38122	#323 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Eastwick College-Hackensack Hackensack, NJ Selectivity Index 0.0 Acceptance Rate 78.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $35,023 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,122
324	Empire State University	0.02	75.18	--	11065	50167	#324 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Empire State University Saratoga Springs, NY Selectivity Index 0.0 97.0% Acceptance Rate 75.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,065 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,167
325	Eastwick College-Ramsey	0.009	77.82	--	28467	53147	#325 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Eastwick College-Ramsey Ramsey, NJ Selectivity Index 0.0 Acceptance Rate 77.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $28,467 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,147
326	Bryant & Stratton College-Albany	0.0037	77.51	--	11447	27873	#326 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Bryant & Stratton College-Albany Albany, NY Based in Albany, Bryant & Stratton College-Albany accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 75% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 45% of students decide to stay......Read more Selectivity Index 0.0 Acceptance Rate 77.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,447 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,873
327	Strayer University-Global Region	0.0008	0	--	18470	36582	#327 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA) Strayer University-Global Region Washington, DC Selectivity Index 0.0 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $18,470 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,582