Lowest net price for middle-income families in Massachusetts
Catholic colleges with the lowest average yearly price after grants for families earning $30,000 to $75,000.
Lowest net price for middle-income families in Massachusetts5 schools
5 schools qualify, ranked by net price for families earning $30,000–$75,000.
How this list is made
- Schools in Massachusetts.
- 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 net price for families earning $30,000 to $75,000 from federal data (College Scorecard); it covers students who receive federal aid.
- Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
- Ordered by that net price, lowest first.
Updated Oct. 12, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
- 1
Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- $11,051 a year for families earning $30,000–$75,000
- 91% graduate
- 2
College of the Holy Cross
Worcester, MA · Private nonprofit- $14,497 a year for families earning $30,000–$75,000
- 87% graduate
- 3
Assumption University
Worcester, MA · Private nonprofit- $24,794 a year for families earning $30,000–$75,000
- 75% graduate
- 4
Stonehill College
Easton, MA · Private nonprofit- $25,933 a year for families earning $30,000–$75,000
- 76% graduate
- 5
Merrimack College
North Andover, MA · Private nonprofit- $31,028 a year for families earning $30,000–$75,000
- 70% graduate
Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston College | $41,704 | $19,000 | $103,937 | 91% |
| College of the Holy Cross | $38,782 | $27,000 | $90,543 | 87% |
| Assumption University | $29,498 | $27,000 | $74,895 | 75% |
| Stonehill College | $33,016 | $25,000 | $77,745 | 76% |
| Merrimack College | $37,927 | $27,000 | $75,584 | 70% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.