The University of Pennsylvania is the eighth-best university in the United States, according to the

Princeton University is ranked as the nation's best, followed by Harvard University and the University of Chicago.

Pennsylvania placed several others among the top 100. Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh is number 25, Lehigh University in Bethlehem and Villanova University near Philadelphia are tied with four others for 46, Penn State is 52, the University of Pittsburgh is 68 and Drexel University in Philadelphia is 94.

Among the top ten regional universities in the north, the University of Scranton is ranked six, St. Francis University if Loretto, Pa. is tied for 18, Lebanon Valley College in Annville is ranked 24, and La Salle University if Philadelphia is 34.

Providence College in Rhode Island was the top ranked regional university in the north.

Among the "best value schools," Geneva College in Beaver Falls is ranked three, Mercyhurst University in Erie is ranked seven and Gannon University is Erie is ranked 10.

Among regional colleges, Messiah College near Mechanicsburg is ranked four, Cedar Crest College in Allentown is ranked six and Wilson College in Chambersburg is ranked 11.

Swarthmore College near Philadelphia is tied for three among the top liberal arts colleges.

U.S. News and World Report