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Catholic colleges with the highest graduation rates in Ohio

Catholic colleges ranked by six-year graduation rate, from federal data.

Catholic colleges with the highest graduation rates in Ohio8 schools

8 schools qualify, ranked by graduation rate.

How this list is made

  • Schools in Ohio.
  • Catholic undergraduate colleges on the Compass. Seminaries and graduate-only schools are not counted.
  • Has a graduation rate from federal data (College Scorecard).
  • Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
  • Ordered by graduation rate, highest first.

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

  1. 1

    University of Dayton

    Dayton, OH · Private nonprofit
    • 80% graduate
    • 8,176 undergraduates
  2. 2

    John Carroll University

    University Heights, OH · Private nonprofit
    • 79% graduate
    • 2,287 undergraduates
  3. 3

    Franciscan University of Steubenville

    Steubenville, OH · Private nonprofitHonor Roll
    • 75% graduate
    • 2,978 undergraduates
  4. 4

    Xavier University

    Cincinnati, OH · Private nonprofit
    • 69% graduate
    • 4,748 undergraduates
  5. 5

    Ursuline College

    Pepper Pike, OH · Private nonprofit
    • 67% graduate
    • 637 undergraduates
  6. 6

    Walsh University

    North Canton, OH · Private nonprofit
    • 59% graduate
    • 1,423 undergraduates
  7. 7

    Mount St. Joseph University

    Cincinnati, OH · Private nonprofit
    • 56% graduate
    • 1,446 undergraduates
  8. 8

    Ohio Dominican University

    Columbus, OH · Private nonprofit
    • 41% graduate
    • 894 undergraduates

Compare cost and outcomes

SchoolNet price a yearMedian debtEarnings 10 years outGraduation rate
University of Dayton$29,533$23,250$75,53780%
John Carroll University$28,746$26,000$62,86079%
Franciscan University of Steubenville$23,589$23,384$50,03075%
Xavier University$32,997$23,250$64,87369%
Ursuline College$16,164$26,250$56,87867%
Walsh University$20,493$27,000$59,76459%
Mount St. Joseph University$16,530$26,827$51,50956%
Ohio Dominican University$20,079$26,000$51,74841%

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

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