Defiance College
Defiance College is one of the seventy private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Ohio. The campus is located in Defiance town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 614 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 151 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 91 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 60%). Every year 39% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Defiance College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $31,480, and fees were $710. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $31,480 and $710 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleDistant Town |
Number of Students614 |
Student to Faculty Ratio11:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation United Church of Christ |
Level4-year |
TypePrivate |
Business ModelNot-for-profit |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate60% |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1961 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 10/29/2011 - Current |
Admission
56%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 700 to 960 |
ACT | 18 to 22 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Recommended |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
Recommendations Considered but not required |
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
Undergrads | $25 |
Graduates | $25 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $495/credit | |
In State Students | $495/credit | |
Out of State Students | $495/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
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In District Students | $524/credit | |
In State Students | $524/credit | |
Out of State Students | $524/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $22,275 | $22,275 | $22,275 |
ADN | 70 | $34,650 | $34,650 | $34,650 |
BSN | 125 | $61,875 | $61,875 | $61,875 |
FNP | 50 | $26,200 | $26,200 | $26,200 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 100% of Defiance College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 46% | $4,114 |
Other Federal Grant | 46% | $878 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 19% | $2,508 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 99% | $16,823 |
Federal Student Loans | 89% | $6,846 |
Private Loans | 18% | $11,831 |
$24,414
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$24,142 |
$30,001 to $48,000$22,091 |
$48,001 to $75,000$23,079 |
$75,001 to $110,000$25,852 |
Over $110,000$28,032 |
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Student Population
584
Undergrads
30
Graduates
272
Women
342
Men
86%
Full-time
14%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
74% |
Black/African American |
12% |
Hispanic |
7% |
Two or more races |
3% |
Non-resident alien |
2% |
Asian |
1% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Ohio state board of nursing.