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Most affordable Catholic colleges with a strong faith grade

The lowest net prices among Catholic colleges with a Faith grade of B or better. Cost never changes a grade.

82 schools qualify, ranked by net price. The top 25 are shown.

How this list is made

  • Catholic undergraduate colleges on the Compass. Seminaries and graduate-only schools are not counted.
  • Faith grade B or better (Faith score 70 or higher).
  • Has a net price from federal data (the average yearly cost after grants, College Scorecard).
  • Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
  • Ordered by net price, lowest first.

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

  1. 1

    Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

    Winona, MN · Private nonprofit
    • Net price $11,704 a year
    • 66% graduate
  2. 2

    Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce

    Ponce, PR · Private nonprofit
    • Net price $13,192 a year
    • 49% graduate
  3. 3

    University of Detroit Mercy

    Detroit, MI · Private nonprofit
    • Net price $15,232 a year
    • 67% graduate
  4. 4

    Xavier University of Louisiana

    New Orleans, LA · Private nonprofit
    • Net price $17,127 a year
    • 49% graduate
  5. 5

    Niagara University

    Niagara University, NY · Private nonprofit
    • Net price $17,248 a year
    • 75% graduate
  6. 6

    University of Mary

    Bismarck, ND · Private nonprofit
    • Net price $17,770 a year
    • 67% graduate
  7. 7

    Canisius University

    Buffalo, NY · Private nonprofit
    • Net price $17,940 a year
    • 66% graduate
  8. 8

    University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne

    Fort Wayne, IN · Private nonprofit
    • Net price $18,196 a year
    • 55% graduate
  9. 9

    Regis University

    Denver, CO · Private nonprofit
    • Net price $18,397 a year
    • 61% graduate
  10. 10

    University of St Thomas

    Houston, TX · Private nonprofitHonor Roll
    • Net price $19,359 a year
    • 69% graduate
  11. 11

    Newman University

    Wichita, KS · Private nonprofit
    • Net price $19,971 a year
    • 53% graduate
  12. 12

    Quincy University

    Quincy, IL · Private nonprofit
    • Net price $20,359 a year
    • 45% graduate
  13. 13

    Spring Hill College

    Mobile, AL · Private nonprofit
    • Net price $20,449 a year
    • 52% graduate
  14. 14

    Walsh University

    North Canton, OH · Private nonprofit
    • Net price $20,493 a year
    • 59% graduate
  15. 15

    Loras College

    Dubuque, IA · Private nonprofit
    • Net price $20,716 a year
    • 68% graduate
  16. 16

    St. Mary's University

    San Antonio, TX · Private nonprofit
    • Net price $21,145 a year
    • 59% graduate
  17. 17

    Saint Leo University

    Saint Leo, FL · Private nonprofit
    • Net price $21,293 a year
    • 45% graduate
  18. 18

    Mount Marty University

    Yankton, SD · Private nonprofit
    • Net price $22,227 a year
    • 52% graduate
  19. 19

    Le Moyne College

    Syracuse, NY · Private nonprofit
    • Net price $22,277 a year
    • 73% graduate
  20. 20

    Benedictine University

    Lisle, IL · Private nonprofit
    • Net price $22,313 a year
    • 50% graduate
  21. 21

    University of Dallas

    Irving, TX · Private nonprofitHonor Roll
    • Net price $22,610 a year
    • 73% graduate
  22. 22

    King's College

    Wilkes-Barre, PA · Private nonprofit
    • Net price $23,093 a year
    • 60% graduate
  23. 23

    Marywood University

    Scranton, PA · Private nonprofit
    • Net price $23,388 a year
    • 72% graduate
  24. 24

    Saint Vincent College

    Latrobe, PA · Private nonprofit
    • Net price $23,510 a year
    • 69% graduate
  25. 25

    Saint Francis University

    Loretto, PA · Private nonprofitHonor Roll
    • Net price $23,526 a year
    • 74% graduate

Compare cost and outcomes

SchoolNet price a yearMedian debtEarnings 10 years outGraduation rate
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota$11,704$21,500$58,17066%
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce$13,192$15,500$24,90849%
University of Detroit Mercy$15,232$23,250$71,03067%
Xavier University of Louisiana$17,127$24,053$52,18449%
Niagara University$17,248$25,475$56,19675%
University of Mary$17,770$24,000$60,90967%
Canisius University$17,940$24,250$60,68166%
University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne$18,196$25,976$55,36255%
Regis University$18,397$25,000$72,10561%
University of St Thomas$19,359$19,928$59,22469%
Newman University$19,971$20,801$55,04153%
Quincy University$20,359$24,000$50,36945%
Spring Hill College$20,449$27,000$51,50052%
Walsh University$20,493$27,000$59,76459%
Loras College$20,716$26,000$58,28968%
St. Mary's University$21,145$25,563$56,95559%
Saint Leo University$21,293$25,278$48,36445%
Mount Marty University$22,227$26,396$48,17952%
Le Moyne College$22,277$23,000$62,73173%
Benedictine University$22,313$22,500$63,44650%
University of Dallas$22,610$23,117$58,28573%
King's College$23,093$27,000$59,49860%
Marywood University$23,388$26,186$55,81772%
Saint Vincent College$23,510$27,000$59,98269%
Saint Francis University$23,526$27,000$62,10174%

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

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