Best colleges in Philadelphia

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- Niche Grade: B+
- Acceptance Rate: 86%
- Undergrad enrollment: 4,594 (8:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1150-1330

#10. Saint Joseph's University
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- Niche Grade: B+
- Acceptance Rate: 86%
- Undergrad enrollment: 3,367 (7:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1150-1350

#9. Thomas Jefferson University
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- Niche Grade: A-
- Acceptance Rate: 83%
- Undergrad enrollment: 19,944 (8:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1010-1230

#8. Temple University
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- Niche Grade: A-
- Acceptance Rate: 65%
- Undergrad enrollment: 18,084 (15:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1200-1360

#7. University of Delaware
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- Niche Grade: A-
- Acceptance Rate: 78%
- Undergrad enrollment: 12,505 (8:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1230-1430

#6. Drexel University
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- Niche Grade: A
- Acceptance Rate: 31%
- Undergrad enrollment: 1,360 (7:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1300-1470

#5. Bryn Mawr College
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- Niche Grade: A+
- Acceptance Rate: 13%
- Undergrad enrollment: 1,419 (7:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1430-1540

#4. Haverford College
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- Niche Grade: A+
- Acceptance Rate: 25%
- Undergrad enrollment: 7,087 (8:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1400-1510

#3. Villanova University
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- Niche Grade: A+
- Acceptance Rate: 7%
- Undergrad enrollment: 1,641 (6:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1460-1560

#2. Swarthmore College
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- Niche Grade: A+
- Acceptance Rate: 6%
- Undergrad enrollment: 10,610 (5:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1500-1570

This story features data reporting by Rob Powell, writing by Jill Jaracz, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 77 metros.

#1. University of Pennsylvania
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