Most affordable Catholic colleges with a strong faith grade in Minnesota

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

4 schools qualify, ranked by net price.

How this list is made

Schools in Minnesota.
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
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Winona, MN · Private nonprofit
- Net price $11,704 a year
- 66% graduate
2
Saint Johns University
Collegeville, MN · Private nonprofit
- Net price $25,672 a year
- 75% graduate
3
College of Saint Benedict
Saint Joseph, MN · Private nonprofit
- Net price $26,640 a year
- 77% graduate
4
University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN · Private nonprofit
- Net price $29,155 a year
- 76% graduate

School	Net price a year	Median debt	Earnings 10 years out	Graduation rate
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota	$11,704	$21,500	$58,170	66%
Saint Johns University	$25,672	$27,000	$76,786	75%
College of Saint Benedict	$26,640	$26,944	$63,260	77%
University of St Thomas	$29,155	$23,250	$73,739	76%

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