Defiance College's published cost of attendance is $53,667. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $27,196, middle-income families pay around $25,884, and higher-income families pay approximately $26,637.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $53,667 |
| Tuition and Fees | $29,320 |
| Room and Board | $12,606 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$27,330 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $26,337 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $27,196 |
| $30–48k | $26,105 |
| $48–75k | $25,884 |
| $75–110k | $24,554 |
| $110k+ | $26,637 |
Defiance College's published cost of attendance is $53,667. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $27,196, middle-income families pay around $25,884, and higher-income families pay approximately $26,637. Azimuth ranks Defiance College #1146 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Defiance College participates in federal need-based aid programs, including Pell Grants and Direct Loans, alongside institutional aid. Families apply using the FAFSA and CSS Profile to determine eligibility for need-based scholarships and grants. The affordability rank reflects both the headline cost and the debt load graduates carry: understanding the gap between published sticker price and actual net price is essential when comparing institutions. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $26,813, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $30,425; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $46,468, median federal debt of $26,813 projects to a monthly payment of about $303 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is moderate relative to earnings. Manageable for most graduates, but higher-debt borrowers should plan carefully.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Defiance College earn median 4-year earnings of $46,468, placing Defiance College in the 3.4 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $17,214 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Defiance College in the 8.2 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Defiance College #1388 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Defiance College's concentration in business and applied fields. Kinesiology is the largest program with 13 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $39,980, representing 0.7x the national benchmark for the field. The Business/Commerce, General program graduates 13 students with median 4-year earnings of $46,536, and Criminal Justice delivers median 4-year earnings of $54,633 across 9 graduates. These programs anchor the institution's economic profile and align with regional labor-market demand in OH.
