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Defiance College

  • 4 Year
  • Defiance, OH
  • 176 reviews
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    C+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      C+
    2. Value
      B-
    3. Diversity
      B+
    4. Campus
      C-
    5. Athletics
      B-
    6. Party Scene
      B-
    7. Professors
      C+
    8. Location
      B-
    9. Dorms
      C+
    10. Campus Food
      C-
    11. Student Life
      C
    12. Safety
      B
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    Defiance is a private, Christian college located in Defiance, Ohio. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 525 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the Defiance acceptance rate is 56%. Popular majors include Police and Criminal Science, Business, and Accounting. Graduating 39% of students, Defiance alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $31,900.
    About Defiance College...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (with football)
    Athletic Conference
    Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference
    Address
    701 N Clinton
    Defiance, OH 43512
    Website
    defiance.edu
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    Defiance College Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    56%
    Application Deadline
    —
    SAT Range
    700- 960
    ACT Range
    18-22
    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    —

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $24,414/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $19,635/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%

    Academics

    Professors
    C+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    11:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
    83%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.12 responses
    58%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.12 responses
    58%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.12 responses
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Police and Criminal Science
      19 Graduates
    • Business
      18 Graduates
    • Accounting
      14 Graduates
    • Sport and Fitness Management
      10 Graduates
    • Social Work and Youth Services
      9 Graduates
    • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
      8 Graduates
    • Communications
      7 Graduates
    • Computer and Information Systems Security
      7 Graduates
    • Early Childhood Education
      6 Graduates
    • Athletic Training
      5 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    525Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    59
    Undergrads Over 25
    5%
    Pell Grant
    46%
    Varsity Athletes
    59%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 7 responses
    Report
    • Athlete
      29%
    • Friendly
      29%
    • Student-Athlete
      29%
    • Artsy
      14%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    80%
    Poll
    50%
    of students say Greek life is pretty low-key and has little effect on the social scene.14 responses
    Poll
    56%
    of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.16 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 6 responses
    Report
    • Family atmosphere
      33%
    • Very small and intimate college
      33%
    • Extremely small and party friendly.
      17%
    • Very small, and not extremely friendly
      17%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $41,000/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    39%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    95%
    National
    83%
    57%
    of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.7 responses
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    Defiance College Reviews

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    Honestly when I visited, I felt like I was at home for a few reasons. Everyone was so welcoming to me, the students were kind, the food was exceptional, education was great, and it’s also a very small campus. If your looking for a small school I’d 100% recommended this one, and you’ll never be singled out because everyone knows everyone. Friendships can be easily developed at this college so all interested should go to defiance.
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    My experience at Defiance College has overall been excellent. Defiance gave me an opportunity to move away from home and pursue a Bachelors degree. During my 4 years at Defiance College I have completed internships in my field of study to give me a better understanding for what comes next. I have also been a member of the Defiance College Softball team the last 4 years in which has taught me time management and has enhanced my leadership skills tremendously. There is nothing I would have changed throughout my time at Defiance College, it has prepared me for my future and brought me life long friendships.
    Defiance College is very small in terms of both student and faculty population, as well as campus space. The college does not have much diversity to offer, is super expensive, and many professors are overly strict. The small number of faculty really limits students options in regard to course schedules. Most required courses are only offered either in the fall or spring, and typically there are only one or two options of what time it can be taken. Furthermore, there are not many elective courses offered in ones own major: Students often have to take courses that are irrelevant to their major in order to fill credit hour requirements.