Best Franciscan colleges in Pennsylvania
Catholic colleges in the Franciscan tradition, ranked by Compass Score.
Best Franciscan colleges in Pennsylvania3 schools
3 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score.
How this list is made
- Schools in Pennsylvania.
- Catholic undergraduate colleges on the Compass. Seminaries and graduate-only schools are not counted.
- Member institution of the Association of Franciscan Colleges and Universities, per the association's membership (data/supplement/traditions.json).
- Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
- Ordered by Compass Score, highest first. Schools with the same score share a rank.
Updated Oct. 8, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
- 1
Saint Francis University
Loretto, PA · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- Member of the Association of Franciscan Colleges and Universities
- Mass every weekday
- 2
Alvernia University
Reading, PA · Private nonprofit- Member of the Association of Franciscan Colleges and Universities
- Mass every weekday
- 3
Neumann University
Aston, PA · Private nonprofit- Member of the Association of Franciscan Colleges and Universities
- Mass every weekday
Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Francis University | $23,526 | $27,000 | $62,101 | 74% |
| Alvernia University | $28,138 | $27,000 | $55,055 | 56% |
| Neumann University | $27,804 | $27,000 | $57,817 | 54% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.