Catholic colleges with the strongest Catholic core in Florida
Catholic colleges ranked by the theology and core pillar: required theology and philosophy, Catholic content, and the core curriculum.
Catholic colleges with the strongest Catholic core in Florida3 schools
3 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score.
How this list is made
- Schools in Florida.
- Catholic undergraduate colleges on the Compass. Seminaries and graduate-only schools are not counted.
- Has a graded theology and core pillar and a complete Compass Score.
- Ordered by the theology and core pillar score alone, highest first. Schools with the same score share a rank.
Updated Oct. 12, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
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Ave Maria University
Ave Maria, FL · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- Catholic core: grade A
- 3+ required theology courses
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Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FL · Private nonprofit- Catholic core: grade C
- 2 required theology courses
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Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ave Maria University | $24,860 | $20,776 | $49,520 | 54% |
| Saint Leo University | $21,293 | $25,278 | $48,364 | 45% |
| Barry University | $22,613 | $26,997 | $55,966 | 38% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.