Catholic colleges with the best earnings for the price in Ohio
Catholic colleges ranked by what former students earn ten years after enrolling, compared with four years of net price.
Catholic colleges with the best earnings for the price in Ohio4 schools
4 schools qualify, ranked by earnings for the price.
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.
- Has median earnings ten years after enrolling and a net price from federal data (College Scorecard).
- Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
- Ordered by earnings divided by four years of net price, highest first.
Updated Oct. 12, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
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Walsh University
North Canton, OH · Private nonprofit- Earnings are 0.7× the four-year net price
- Earnings $59,764 ten years out
- 2
University of Dayton
Dayton, OH · Private nonprofit- Earnings are 0.6× the four-year net price
- Earnings $75,537 ten years out
- 3Tie
Franciscan University of Steubenville
Steubenville, OH · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- Earnings are 0.5× the four-year net price
- Earnings $50,030 ten years out
- 3Tie
Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH · Private nonprofit- Earnings are 0.5× the four-year net price
- Earnings $64,873 ten years out
Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walsh University | $20,493 | $27,000 | $59,764 | 59% |
| 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% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.