Catholic colleges with the lowest student debt in Texas

Catholic colleges whose graduates leave with the least federal student debt.

Catholic colleges with the lowest student debt in Texas3 schools

3 schools qualify, ranked by median debt.

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 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.

1
University of St. Thomas
Houston, TX · Private nonprofitHonor Roll
- Median debt $19,928
- 69% graduate
2
University of Dallas
Irving, TX · Private nonprofitHonor Roll
- Median debt $23,117
- 73% graduate
3
St. Mary's University
San Antonio, TX · Private nonprofit
- Median debt $25,563
- 59% graduate

School	Net price a year	Median debt	Earnings 10 years out	Graduation rate
University of St. Thomas	$19,359	$19,928	$59,224	69%
University of Dallas	$22,610	$23,117	$58,285	73%
St. Mary's University	$21,145	$25,563	$56,955	59%

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