Best Lasallian colleges
Catholic colleges in the Lasallian tradition, ranked by Compass Score.
5 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score.
How this list is made
- Catholic undergraduate colleges on the Compass. Seminaries and graduate-only schools are not counted.
- Member institution of the Lasallian Association of 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.
- 1
Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga, CA · Private nonprofit- Member of the Lasallian Association of Colleges and Universities
- Mass 3–4 weekdays
- 2
Manhattan University
Riverdale, NY · Private nonprofit- Member of the Lasallian Association of Colleges and Universities
- Mass 3–4 weekdays
- 3
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Winona, MN · Private nonprofit- Member of the Lasallian Association of Colleges and Universities
- Mass every weekday
- 4
Christian Brothers University
Memphis, TN · Private nonprofit- Member of the Lasallian Association of Colleges and Universities
- Mass every weekday
- 5
La Salle University
Philadelphia, PA · Private nonprofit- Member of the Lasallian Association of Colleges and Universities
- Mass 3–4 weekdays
Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Mary's College of California | $30,378 | $23,691 | $78,812 | 70% |
| Manhattan University | $27,256 | $26,000 | $86,316 | 64% |
| Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | $11,704 | $21,500 | $58,170 | 66% |
| Christian Brothers University | $9,854 | $27,000 | $57,478 | 55% |
| La Salle University | $19,409 | $25,000 | $67,416 | 57% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.