Best Franciscan colleges in New York
Catholic colleges in the Franciscan tradition, ranked by Compass Score.
Best Franciscan colleges in New York4 schools
4 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score.
How this list is made
- Schools in New York.
- Catholic undergraduate colleges on the Compass. Seminaries and graduate-only schools are not counted.
- Member institution of the Association of Franciscan Colleges and Universities, per the association's membership (data/supplement/traditions.json).
- 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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St. Bonaventure University
Saint Bonaventure, NY · Private nonprofit- Member of the Association of Franciscan Colleges and Universities
- Mass every weekday
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Siena College
Loudonville, NY · Private nonprofit- Member of the Association of Franciscan Colleges and Universities
- Mass every weekday
- 3
Hilbert College
Hamburg, NY · Private nonprofit- Member of the Association of Franciscan Colleges and Universities
- 4
Villa Maria College
Buffalo, NY · Private nonprofit- Member of the Association of Franciscan Colleges and Universities
- Mass 1–2 weekdays
Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Bonaventure University | $27,074 | $26,000 | $57,214 | 67% |
| Siena College | $33,733 | $26,561 | $76,079 | 75% |
| Hilbert College | $22,723 | $24,750 | $48,309 | 56% |
| Villa Maria College | $13,494 | $21,250 | $38,857 | 31% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.