Catholic colleges where the most freshmen return in Indiana
Catholic colleges ranked by first-year retention: the share of full-time freshmen who come back for a second year.
Catholic colleges where the most freshmen return in Indiana5 schools
5 schools qualify, ranked by first-year retention.
How this list is made
- Schools in Indiana.
- 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 first-year retention rate from federal data (College Scorecard).
- Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
- Ordered by retention rate, highest first.
Updated Oct. 12, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
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University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- 99% of freshmen return
- 95% graduate
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University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN · Private nonprofit- 71% of freshmen return
- 55% graduate
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Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame | $26,780 | $19,000 | $99,980 | 95% |
| Saint Mary's College | $25,292 | $27,000 | $59,354 | 69% |
| Marian University | $24,018 | $27,000 | $58,759 | 67% |
| University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne | $18,196 | $25,976 | $55,362 | 55% |
| Holy Cross College | $26,728 | $24,000 | $50,416 | 73% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.