Defiance College
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. graduation rate is below 40%; freshman retention is below 65%. a private nonprofit school with 499 students.
About This School
Defiance College is a private nonprofit institution located in Defiance, Ohio with approximately 499 undergraduate students enrolled. The school is moderately selective, accepting approximately 48% of applicants. The average net price after financial aid is $26,337 per year. The graduation rate is 31%, and the typical graduate earns $46,500 within 10 years of enrollment.
The Defiance College is a private college in Defiance, Ohio, United States. Affiliated with the United Church of Christ, the campus includes eighteen buildings and access to the 200-acre (80.9 ha) Thoreau Wildlife Sanctuary. The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 37% graduation rate and 61% freshman retention rate suggest many students don't finish, which is a serious concern worth digging into before committing. On the positive side, median debt at graduation is a relatively low $11,000, and the small campus of 454 students means you're unlikely to get lost in the crowd. Worth considering if you're drawn to a close-knit, faith-affiliated environment and have a clear plan to stay on track — but ask hard questions about student support and why so many students leave.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 16% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (499 undergraduates).
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Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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