Most affordable Catholic colleges with a strong faith grade in Massachusetts

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

5 schools qualify, ranked by net price.

How this list is made

Schools in Massachusetts.
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
Assumption University
Worcester, MA · Private nonprofit
- Net price $29,498 a year
- 75% graduate
2
Stonehill College
Easton, MA · Private nonprofit
- Net price $33,016 a year
- 76% graduate
3
Merrimack College
North Andover, MA · Private nonprofit
- Net price $37,927 a year
- 70% graduate
4
College of the Holy Cross
Worcester, MA · Private nonprofit
- Net price $38,782 a year
- 87% graduate
5
Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA · Private nonprofitHonor Roll
- Net price $41,704 a year
- 91% graduate

School	Net price a year	Median debt	Earnings 10 years out	Graduation rate
Assumption University	$29,498	$27,000	$74,895	75%
Stonehill College	$33,016	$25,000	$77,745	76%
Merrimack College	$37,927	$27,000	$75,584	70%
College of the Holy Cross	$38,782	$27,000	$90,543	87%
Boston College	$41,704	$19,000	$103,937	91%

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