Catholic colleges with the strongest Catholic core in New Jersey
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 New Jersey4 schools
4 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score.
How this list is made
- Schools in New Jersey.
- 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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Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- Catholic core: grade B
- 1 required theology course
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Saint Peter's University
Jersey City, NJ · Private nonprofit- Catholic core: grade D
- 1 required theology course
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Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seton Hall University | $31,446 | $22,750 | $70,196 | 69% |
| Saint Peter's University | $12,199 | $20,500 | $57,815 | 58% |
| Felician University | $40,045 | $25,000 | $57,602 | 47% |
| Saint Elizabeth University | $23,125 | $24,934 | $53,038 | 51% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.