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Defiance College
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Annual Tuition
$38,778
Average Sticker Price
Admission Rate
42.4%
Selectivity Level
Graduation Rate
39.2%
Completion Success
Median Earnings
$49,351
10y Career Outlook
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About Institution
Defiance College is a distinguished Private nonprofit, 4-Year institution located in Defiance, OH. With a competitive tuition profile of $38,778, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 39.2% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.
Investment Return
Estimated College ROI Analysis
Total 4-Year Cost
$155,112
Based on sticker tuition
Estimated Payback
8.0 yrs
Time to recoup investment
Annual Earnings Boost
+$19,351
vs. $30k HS diploma baseline
10-Year Net Gain
+$38,398
Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost
20-Year Net Gain
+$231,908
Long-term projected return on your education investment
Graduation Rate: 39%
Students who don't graduate may still carry debt without the full earnings benefit. Consider program-specific outcomes in the Career Paths section below.
ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Defiance College is $26,813.
Student Community
Gender Balance
Ethnic Diversity
Security Audit
Incidents
0
Burglary
0
Theft
0
Assault
0
Robbery
0
Rape
0
Arson
0
Murder
0
Financial Outlook
Total Sticker Price
$38,778
Estimated cost before aid.
Net Price By Income
Debt & Financial Aid
Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.
Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)
* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.
Quick Overview
Faculty Ratio
N/A
Retention
61.4%
Success
39.2%
In-State Cost
$38,778
Age 25+ Students
4.5%
Carnegie Class
Baccalaureate: Diverse
Working at 6yr
392 students
Security Benchmark
Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)
Violent Offenses
PER 100KProperty Crimes
PER 100KStats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.
Living In Defiance
Off-Campus Market Estimator
Studio
$642
Monthly Average
1 Bedroom
$667
Monthly Average
2 Bedrooms
$876
Monthly Average
3 Bedrooms
$
Monthly Average
Data provided by HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). These estimates assist with financial planning for off-campus housing in the Defiance metropolitan area.