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Catholic colleges that spend the most on teaching in Ohio

Catholic colleges ranked by instructional spending for each full-time-equivalent student.

Catholic colleges that spend the most on teaching in Ohio4 schools

4 schools qualify, ranked by teaching spending per student.

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 instructional spending per full-time-equivalent student from federal data (College Scorecard).
  • Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
  • Ordered by instructional spending per student, highest first.

Updated Oct. 12, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.

  1. 1

    University of Dayton

    Dayton, OH · Private nonprofit
    • $13,290 on teaching per student
    • 14 students per faculty member
  2. 2

    Xavier University

    Cincinnati, OH · Private nonprofit
    • $13,013 on teaching per student
    • 10 students per faculty member
  3. 3

    Walsh University

    North Canton, OH · Private nonprofit
    • $8,346 on teaching per student
    • 14 students per faculty member
  4. 4

    Franciscan University of Steubenville

    Steubenville, OH · Private nonprofitHonor Roll
    • $7,038 on teaching per student
    • 17 students per faculty member

Compare cost and outcomes

SchoolNet price a yearMedian debtEarnings 10 years outGraduation rate
University of Dayton$29,533$23,250$75,53780%
Xavier University$32,997$23,250$64,87369%
Walsh University$20,493$27,000$59,76459%
Franciscan University of Steubenville$23,589$23,384$50,03075%

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

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