Best value Catholic colleges in the Midwest in Ohio

Catholic colleges in the Midwest with a Faith grade of B or better, ranked by the value index: net price, graduation rate, earnings and debt.

Best value Catholic colleges in the Midwest in Ohio4 schools

4 schools qualify, ranked by value index.

How this list is made

Schools in Ohio.
Catholic undergraduate colleges on the Compass. Seminaries and graduate-only schools are not counted.
Faith grade B or better (Faith score 70 or higher). Cost and outcomes never change a grade.
In the Midwest (U.S. Census Bureau region).
Has a value index from federal data (College Scorecard).
Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
Ordered by value index, highest first.

Updated Oct. 12, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.

1
University of Dayton
Dayton, OH · Private nonprofit
- Value index 61.1
- Net price $29,533 a year
2
Franciscan University of Steubenville
Steubenville, OH · Private nonprofitHonor Roll
- Value index 53.5
- Net price $23,589 a year
2
Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH · Private nonprofit
- Value index 53.5
- Net price $32,997 a year
4
Walsh University
North Canton, OH · Private nonprofit
- Value index 51.5
- Net price $20,493 a year

School	Net price a year	Median debt	Earnings 10 years out	Graduation rate
University of Dayton	$29,533	$23,250	$75,537	80%
Franciscan University of Steubenville	$23,589	$23,384	$50,030	75%
Xavier University	$32,997	$23,250	$64,873	69%
Walsh University	$20,493	$27,000	$59,764	59%

Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.