Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
42.43%
SAT Average
Not available
ACT Range
Not available
Defiance College Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 42.43%. This means approximately 424 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 454 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
42.43%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $38,778 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $38,778 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $49,447 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $23,722 | State avg: $17,854. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 47.95% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 77.66% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Defiance College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$38,778
Room and board
$12,138
Books and supplies
$1,400
Other expenses
$3,076
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$49,447
Average net price
$23,722
Average aid coverage
52%
$25,725 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Defiance College pays approximately $23,722 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Ohio average of $17,854 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Defiance College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Ohio and national averages.
Defiance College net price
$23,722
Ohio average
$17,854
National average
$17,506
Defiance College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $38,778 and average net price at $23,722. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$38,778
Current net price
$23,722
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
36.67%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$49,351
Undergraduates
454
10-Year Median Earnings - Defiance College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Defiance College graduates earn about 1.1x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Defiance College?
Undergraduates
454
Completion rate
36.67%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
47.95%
Above national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
77.66%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 47.95% of Defiance College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 77.66% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Defiance College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Defiance College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Defiance College lists Higher Learning Commission as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Defiance College is listed at 701 N Clinton St., Defiance, OH 43512. Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission.
Compare Schools
Compare Defiance College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defiance College | 42.43% | $38,778 | $23,722 | $49,351 |
| Chamberlain University-Ohio | 75.00% | $19,686 | $32,074 | $92,405 |
| Case Western Reserve University | 28.68% | $64,671 | $38,909 | $87,989 |
| Ohio Northern University | 73.35% | $37,800 | $25,727 | $80,928 |
| Four County Career Center | Not available | Not available | Not available | $77,338 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Defiance College's acceptance rate?
Defiance College's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 42.43%.
How much is Defiance College tuition?
Defiance College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $38,778.
What is Defiance College's average net price?
Defiance College's average net price in the local dataset is $23,722.
What does Defiance College cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $19,929 for Defiance College students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is Defiance College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $49,351 for Defiance College.
Is Defiance College accredited?
Defiance College's accreditor in the local dataset is Higher Learning Commission.
How many students attend Defiance College?
The local dataset lists 454 undergraduate students at Defiance College.
What percentage of Defiance College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Defiance College in the local dataset is 47.95%.
What is the federal loan rate at Defiance College?
The federal loan rate for Defiance College in the local dataset is 77.66%.
Where should I verify Defiance College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Defiance College or the latest official federal education data.