Defiance College, OH
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Very Small • Highly Residential
Baccalaureate College
Not Selective • High Transfer-In
Affiliated with the United Church of Christ
Main Campus
Defiance College Rankings
Affordability40
Selectivity10
Retention5
Graduation1
Earnings25
Diversity39
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Defiance College
81%
Bachelor’s
19%
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences3%
Business, Management, Marketing15%
Communication, Journalism3%
Education13%
Health Professions and Related Programs7%
History2%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting18%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities7%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies14%
Psychology3%
Public Administration and Social Service11%
Visual and Performing Arts3%
Admissions
Getting into Defiance College
52%
Admission Rate
478
Median SAT Math
485
Median SAT Reading
20
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)425–530
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)430–540
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)17–22
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Defiance College
$33K
In-State Tuition
$33K
Out-of-State Tuition
$45K
Average Total Cost
$26K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $24K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $23K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $25K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $29K | $19K | $19K |
| >$110K | $30K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Defiance College
82%
Receive Federal Loans
$16K
Median Federal Debt
53%
Repayment Rate
$280
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 26% | 53% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 19% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 27% | 12% | 9% |
| >$110K | 13% | 13% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $13K | $12K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $19K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $16K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $16K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $17K | $11K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $39K | $25K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 51% | 40% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 53% | 44% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 63% | 49% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 72% | 55% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Defiance College
55%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
19%
Withdrawal Rate
39%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 33% | 41% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 39% | 56% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 42% | 57% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 100% | 51% | 53% |
| Black | 5% | 37% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 52% | 55% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15% | 49% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 25% | 37% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 60% | 47% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 100% | 41% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Defiance College
95%
Employment Rate
$32K
Median Salary
$21K
25 Pctl Salary
$41K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 95% | 87% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 94% | 85% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 93% | 85% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 91% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 93% | 84% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $10K | $8K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $21K | $18K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $32K | $29K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $41K | $43K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $51K | $55K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $32K | $29K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $37K | $33K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $41K | $35K | $35K |
Students
Students at Defiance College
520
Undergraduates
86%
Full-time Undergrads
21
Avg Entry Age
23
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 47% | 65% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 53% | 34% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 14% | 20% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 72% | 66% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9% | 4% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | <1% | 1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 2% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 1% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 20% | 37% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 17% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 19% | 18% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 23% | 19% | 14% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Defiance College, OH
Northwest State Community College
11 miles, N
Four County Career Center
11 miles, N
Ohio Technical Center at Vantage Career Center
31 miles, S
Bluffton University
37 miles, SE