Best Catholic colleges in New Jersey
Catholic colleges ranked by the Compass Score: 75% faith across the four pillars and 25% academics from federal data.
Best Catholic colleges in New Jersey4 schools
4 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score.
How this list is made
- Schools in New Jersey.
- 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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Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- Sacramental life: grade A
- Mass every weekday
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Saint Peter's University
Jersey City, NJ · Private nonprofit- Sacramental life: grade C
- Mass 1–2 weekdays
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Saint Elizabeth University
Morristown, NJ · Private nonprofit- Sacramental life: grade F
- Mass 1–2 weekdays
Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seton Hall University | $31,446 | $22,750 | $70,196 | 69% |
| Felician University | $40,045 | $25,000 | $57,602 | 47% |
| Saint Peter's University | $12,199 | $20,500 | $57,815 | 58% |
| Saint Elizabeth University | $23,125 | $24,934 | $53,038 | 51% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.