Best Eastern Colleges

There are 630 colleges and universities in the East enrolling 3,155,660 students. Explore the list of top colleges in the East below to begin your college search. The CollegeSimply rankings are objective and data-driven in order to help you find good matches for you. Learn how the Best Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page. Whether you're searching for a good public, private or community college, this guide to universities in East offers a comprehensive view to the state's higher education options.

The  East is home to nationally ranked institutions like Princeton University, Harvard University, Yale University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The highest ranked college in the East is Princeton University and the top rated public state college is University at Buffalo.

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List of the Best East Colleges

Yeshivath Viznitz Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Monsey, NY
  • | 0 reviews

Yeshivath Viznitz is a private Hasidic yeshiva known for undergraduate Talmudic and Torah studies. The all-male school serves the Viznitz Orthodox Jewish community in Monsey.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $8,318
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Yeshivath Zichron Moshe Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • South Fallsburg, NY
  • | 0 reviews
  • Sep 16 application deadline

Yeshivath Zichron Moshe is a private Orthodox Jewish yeshiva known for undergraduate Talmudic studies and Jewish law. The residential campus is in the Catskills village of South Fallsburg.

0/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 30%
  • Net Price $9,662
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Bryn Athyn College of the New Church Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Bryn Athyn, PA
  • 5.0 | 1 reviews
  • Feb 1 application deadline

Bryn Athyn is a small private liberal arts college affiliated with the Swedenborgian New Church. The suburban campus outside Philadelphia sits beside the Bryn Athyn Cathedral and the New Church community.

6/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1060-1298
  • Avg GPA 2.87
  • Acceptance Rate 83%
  • Net Price $20,728
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Albright College Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Reading, PA
  • | 0 reviews

Albright is a private liberal arts college known for undergraduate fashion, biology, and business. The residential campus sits in the midsize city of Reading in southeastern Pennsylvania.

0/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 3.05
  • Acceptance Rate 76%
  • Net Price $20,587
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Community College of Allegheny County Campus

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  • Public 2 Year
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • | 0 reviews

CCAC is a public community college offering associate degrees and certificates in nursing, allied health, and business. Students attend classes across multiple campuses throughout the Pittsburgh area.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $13,196
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American College of Financial Services Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
  • | 0 reviews

American College of Financial Services is a private college known for undergraduate programs in financial planning and financial services. The suburban campus is in King of Prussia outside Philadelphia.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price -
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Community College of Beaver County Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Monaca, PA
  • | 0 reviews

Community College of Beaver County is a public community college known for undergraduate aviation sciences and technical career programs. The main campus sits in Monaca in western Pennsylvania near Pittsburgh.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $5,594
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Bucks County Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Newtown, PA
  • | 0 reviews

Bucks County Community College is a public community college known for associate degrees and transfer programs. The suburban main campus is located in Newtown in Bucks County.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $5,176
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Butler County Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Butler, PA
  • 5.0 | 1 reviews
  • Aug 15 application deadline

Butler County Community College is a community college with undergraduate programs in nursing and business. The main campus is in Butler, a small city in western Pennsylvania.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $5,792
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Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Cheyney, PA
  • 5.0 | 1 reviews
  • Mar 31 application deadline

Cheyney is a small public university and the nation's oldest HBCU, with undergraduate programs rooted in teacher education and the liberal arts. The suburban campus sits in Chester County west of Philadelphia.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 2.37
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $14,207
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Curtis Institute of Music Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • | 0 reviews
  • Dec 18 application deadline

Curtis is a highly selective private music conservatory known for classical performance and orchestral training. All admitted students receive full-tuition scholarships on its compact Center City Philadelphia campus.

0/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 5%
  • Net Price $23,686
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Delaware County Community College Campus

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  • Public 2 Year
  • Media, PA
  • | 0 reviews

A public community college known for associate programs in nursing, health sciences, and business. Campuses serve commuting students across Delaware County in the Philadelphia suburbs.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $6,737
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Douglas Education Center Campus
 

  • Private 2 Year
  • Monessen, PA
  • | 0 reviews
  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $25,167
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Erie Institute of Technology Inc Campus
 

  • Private 2 Year
  • Erie, PA
  • 3.0 | 2 reviews
  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $29,018
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Geneva College Campus

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  • Private 4 Year
  • Beaver Falls, PA
  • | 0 reviews

Geneva is a private Christian college known for undergraduate engineering and business. The campus sits in Beaver Falls, a small city northwest of Pittsburgh.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 3.64
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $23,528
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Gratz College Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Melrose Park, PA
  • | 0 reviews

Gratz is a private Jewish college known for undergraduate programs in Jewish studies and education. The campus is in the Philadelphia suburb of Melrose Park.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price -
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Grove City College Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Grove City, Pennsylvania
  • | 0 reviews
  • Mar 20 application deadline

Grove City is a private Christian liberal arts college known for undergraduate engineering, business, and the sciences. The residential campus sits in a small college town north of Pittsburgh.

8/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1141-1388
  • Avg GPA 3.73
  • Acceptance Rate 72%
  • Net Price $25,289
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Harcum College Campus
 

  • Private 2 Year
  • Bryn Mawr, PA
  • | 0 reviews

Harcum is a private college known for undergraduate veterinary technology, nursing, and dental hygiene. The suburban campus is located on Philadelphia's Main Line.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 2.5
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $22,752
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