Best Catholic colleges in Michigan
Catholic colleges ranked by the Compass Score: 75% faith across the four pillars and 25% academics from federal data.
3 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score.
How this list is made
- Schools in Michigan.
- Catholic undergraduate colleges on the Compass. Seminaries and graduate-only schools are not counted.
- 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. 12, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
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University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI · Private nonprofit- Sacramental life: grade B
- Mass every weekday
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Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Detroit Mercy | $15,232 | $23,250 | $71,030 | 67% |
| Aquinas College | $16,626 | $23,000 | $49,584 | 65% |
| Madonna University | $17,755 | $23,000 | $59,058 | 60% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.