Catholic colleges with the biggest discount off the sticker price in Texas
Catholic colleges whose average price after grants is furthest below their published sticker price.
Catholic colleges with the biggest discount off the sticker price in Texas3 schools
3 schools qualify, ranked by discount off the sticker price.
How this list is made
- Schools in Texas.
- 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 a sticker price (cost of attendance) and a net price (average yearly cost after grants) from federal data (College Scorecard).
- Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
- Ordered by the discount, sticker price minus net price, largest first.
Updated Oct. 8, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
- 1
University of Dallas
Irving, TX · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- $45,973 off the sticker price
- Net price $22,610 a year
- 2
St. Mary's University
San Antonio, TX · Private nonprofit- $26,854 off the sticker price
- Net price $21,145 a year
- 3
University of St. Thomas
Houston, TX · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- $26,313 off the sticker price
- Net price $19,359 a year
Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Dallas | $22,610 | $23,117 | $58,285 | 73% |
| St. Mary's University | $21,145 | $25,563 | $56,955 | 59% |
| University of St. Thomas | $19,359 | $19,928 | $59,224 | 69% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.