Most affordable Catholic colleges with a strong faith grade in Ohio

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

Most affordable Catholic colleges with a strong faith grade in Ohio4 schools

4 schools qualify, ranked by net price.

How this list is made

Schools in Ohio.
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
Walsh University
North Canton, OH · Private nonprofit
- Net price $20,493 a year
- 59% graduate
2
Franciscan University of Steubenville
Steubenville, OH · Private nonprofitHonor Roll
- Net price $23,589 a year
- 75% graduate
3
University of Dayton
Dayton, OH · Private nonprofit
- Net price $29,533 a year
- 80% graduate
4
Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH · Private nonprofit
- Net price $32,997 a year
- 69% graduate

School	Net price a year	Median debt	Earnings 10 years out	Graduation rate
Walsh University	$20,493	$27,000	$59,764	59%
Franciscan University of Steubenville	$23,589	$23,384	$50,030	75%
University of Dayton	$29,533	$23,250	$75,537	80%
Xavier University	$32,997	$23,250	$64,873	69%

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