Catholic colleges with the lowest student debt in New York
Catholic colleges whose graduates leave with the least federal student debt.
8 schools qualify, ranked by median debt.
How this list is made
- Schools in New York.
- 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 the median federal loan debt of graduates from federal data (College Scorecard).
- Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
- Ordered by median debt, lowest first.
Updated Oct. 8, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
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St. John's University-New York
Queens, NY · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- Median debt $25,000
- 66% graduate
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Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le Moyne College | $22,277 | $23,000 | $62,731 | 73% |
| Canisius University | $17,940 | $24,250 | $60,681 | 66% |
| Fordham University | $44,338 | $24,300 | $85,569 | 82% |
| St. John's University-New York | $29,999 | $25,000 | $69,571 | 66% |
| Niagara University | $17,248 | $25,475 | $56,196 | 75% |
| St Bonaventure University | $27,074 | $26,000 | $57,214 | 67% |
| Manhattan University | $27,256 | $26,000 | $86,316 | 64% |
| Siena College | $33,733 | $26,561 | $76,079 | 75% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.