Catholic colleges where the most freshmen return in Ohio
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 Ohio4 schools
4 schools qualify, ranked by first-year retention.
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 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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Franciscan University of Steubenville
Steubenville, OH · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- 87% of freshmen return
- 75% graduate
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Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
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| 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% |
| Walsh University | $20,493 | $27,000 | $59,764 | 59% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.