Best value Catholic colleges in Massachusetts

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

5 schools qualify, ranked by value index.

How this list is made

Schools in Massachusetts.
Catholic undergraduate colleges on the Compass. Seminaries and graduate-only schools are not counted.
Faith grade B or better (Faith score 70 or higher).
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. The index never changes a grade.

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

1
Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA · Private nonprofitHonor Roll
- Value index 65.5
- Net price $41,704 a year
2
Stonehill College
Easton, MA · Private nonprofit
- Value index 56.8
- Net price $33,016 a year
3
College of the Holy Cross
Worcester, MA · Private nonprofit
- Value index 55.6
- Net price $38,782 a year
4
Assumption University
Worcester, MA · Private nonprofit
- Value index 54.8
- Net price $29,498 a year
5
Merrimack College
North Andover, MA · Private nonprofit
- Value index 50.0
- Net price $37,927 a year

School	Net price a year	Median debt	Earnings 10 years out	Graduation rate
Boston College	$41,704	$19,000	$103,937	91%
Stonehill College	$33,016	$25,000	$77,745	76%
College of the Holy Cross	$38,782	$27,000	$90,543	87%
Assumption University	$29,498	$27,000	$74,895	75%
Merrimack College	$37,927	$27,000	$75,584	70%

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