Order of Saint Augustine (Augustinians)
Augustinian Colleges and Universities
The Augustinian Province of Saint Thomas of Villanova lists 2 colleges in 2 states that match accredited U.S. colleges. 2 have a faith scorecard so far, and 1 is Compass Recommended.
The Augustinian province describes its colleges as modeled on Saint Augustine's approach to education as a journey that involves communal life and the search for truth. Its institutions are rooted in the Augustinian values of Veritas, Unitas and Caritas (truth, unity and love). Source
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| School | Compass Score | Faith | Academics | Net price | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Villanova University CatholicCatholic college: federal data lists a Roman Catholic affiliation (or it has been verified as Catholic), so it gets the full four-pillar faith scorecard. Villanova · Private nonprofit | BFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist. | AAcademics: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist. | $43,756 | 10,111 | |
| Merrimack College RecommendedCompass Recommended: a Faith score of 80 or higher, at least three of the four pillars rated, and none below C (55). A school with an Academic Excellence score must also reach 80 on its Compass Score.CatholicCatholic college: federal data lists a Roman Catholic affiliation (or it has been verified as Catholic), so it gets the full four-pillar faith scorecard. North Andover · Private nonprofit | BFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist. | BAcademics: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist. | $37,927 | 5,688 |
Common questions
How many Augustinian colleges are there in the United States?
The Augustinian Province of Saint Thomas of Villanova lists 2 U.S. colleges that appear in federal college data (official list, checked Oct. 8, 2026). Colleges founded by the Augustinian tradition but not on this list are not shown.
Which Augustinian colleges are Compass Recommended?
Merrimack College. Recommended means a Faith score of 80 or more with no weak pillar, and a Compass Score of 80 or more where academic data exists (how it works).
How are these colleges rated?
Each faith scorecard is built from the college’s own official pages (Mass and confession schedules, required theology, campus ministry, service) and every claim links to its source. Academic Excellence uses federal data. Belonging to a tradition does not affect the grades. See the methodology.
Membership from Augustinian Province of Saint Thomas of Villanova, checked Oct. 8, 2026. Names that could not be matched to an accredited U.S. college are not shown.