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Defiance College
Defiance, OHPrivate NonprofitTown Setting
Moderately Selective • 48% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Defiance College is a private nonprofit institution located in the town setting of Defiance, OH. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 499 students and has an admission acceptance rate of 48%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
499 (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
48% (Moderately Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading490 (midpoint)
200midpoint value800
SAT Math495 (midpoint)
200midpoint value800
ACT Composite20 (midpoint)
1midpoint value36
48%
Acceptance Rate
Moderately Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing15% of degrees
Social Sciences4% of degrees
Health Sciences4% of degrees
Biological Sciences3% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,633
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,612
Earnings 5yr: $46,573
Debt: N/A
Social Work.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,745
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $46,536
Earnings 5yr: $41,415
Debt: $27,000
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $39,980
Earnings 5yr: $47,544
Debt: $27,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $39,194
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $29,000
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $52,881
Debt: N/A
Education, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $45,807
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Design and Applied Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$26,337
In-State Tuition$29,320
Out-of-State Tuition$29,320
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
50%
Pell Grants
72%
Take Loans
53%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$39,303
+26% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$49,351
Completion Signals
31%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
56%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$11,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$119/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
64%
Men36%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 64% men and 36% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
36%
Part-Time Share
4%
Avg Family Income
$63,223
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