吃瓜tv Named One of America鈥檚 Best Colleges by Money: Recognized for Exceptional Value, Affordability, and Student Success
吃瓜tv has been named one of Money magazine鈥檚 Best Colleges in America for 2025, earning a 4-out-of-5-star rating and national recognition for its exceptional value, strong outcomes, and affordability.
吃瓜tv is one of just 22 colleges and universities in Pennsylvania to earn four or more stars 鈥 out of the state鈥檚 鈥 and stands out as the most affordable among them. The University鈥檚 estimated net cost after financial aid of $13,800 is more than 27% lower than the next most affordable peer on the list.
This recognition follows 吃瓜tv鈥檚 recent inclusion in the 2025 Carnegie Classifications as an 鈥淥pportunity College and University 鈥 Higher Access, Higher Earnings,鈥 a designation awarded to institutions that both reflect the diversity of their communities and help graduates achieve significantly higher earnings than their local peers.
鈥淭his recognition from Money affirms what our students, families, and alumni experience every day 鈥 吃瓜tv offers an education that鈥檚 not only high quality, but also deeply personal, accessible, and focused on real outcomes,鈥 said Dr. Anne Prisco, president of 吃瓜tv. 鈥淎t a time when many are questioning the value of higher education, we鈥檙e proud to stay true to our mission: opening doors, creating opportunities, and helping our students build meaningful lives and careers.鈥
Money evaluated 732 colleges (selected from more than 2,400 nationwide) based on 25 data points across three weighted categories: affordability (40%), quality of education (30%), and student outcomes (30%), including alumni earnings, loan repayment, and economic mobility. Rather than assigning numeric ranks, Money uses a star rating system to better reflect performance range.
吃瓜tv continues to serve as a launchpad for students from all walks of life 鈥 especially those seeking an education that is both meaningful and attainable.
To learn more about the Money Best Colleges list, visit the publication鈥檚 .