Lowest net price for middle-income families in Ohio
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 Ohio4 schools
4 schools qualify, ranked by net price for families earning $30,000–$75,000.
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 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
Walsh University
North Canton, OH · Private nonprofit- $18,269 a year for families earning $30,000–$75,000
- 59% graduate
- 2
Franciscan University of Steubenville
Steubenville, OH · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- $19,797 a year for families earning $30,000–$75,000
- 75% graduate
- 3
University of Dayton
Dayton, OH · Private nonprofit- $23,023 a year for families earning $30,000–$75,000
- 80% graduate
- 4
Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH · Private nonprofit- $30,403 a year for families earning $30,000–$75,000
- 69% graduate
Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walsh University | $20,493 | $27,000 | $59,764 | 59% |
| Franciscan University of Steubenville | $23,589 | $23,384 | $50,030 | 75% |
| University of Dayton | $29,533 | $23,250 | $75,537 | 80% |
| Xavier University | $32,997 | $23,250 | $64,873 | 69% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.