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Defiance College
Defiance College is a small, private institution located in rural Defiance, Ohio. Students have access to the Thoreau Wildlife Sanctuary, offering opportunities for environmental study and outdoor recreation. As a church-affiliated college, it fosters a close-knit community centered on service and values.
Programs
3
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$28,462
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Outlook
26/100
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
Tuition
$38,778
Sticker price (est.)
Financial Aid
The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Defiance College's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 48% of students receive Pell Grants; 78% take federal loans.
Key Insight
Average net price across income brackets is $23,746, roughly 39% lower than the published tuition.
Net Price by Family Income
Academic Year 2025| Income Bracket | Avg Net Price | 4-Year Net Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $19,929 | $79,716 |
| $30K – $48K | $21,601 | $86,404 |
| $48K – $75K | $24,386 | $97,544 |
| $75K – $110K | $24,726 | $98,904 |
| $110K+ | $28,092 | $112,368 |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $38,778 | $155,112 |
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.
Programs at Defiance College
3 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.
| Degree Program | DW Score | 1-yr Earnings | AI Risk | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education Compare across schools → |
32
|
$25,798/yr | High | 0.7x |
| Health & Physical Education Compare across schools → |
27
|
$30,147/yr | Moderate | 2.1x |
| Special Education and Teaching Compare across schools → |
20
|
$29,443/yr | High | 0.9x |