OH | PRIVATE NONPROFIT
Degreeli reads this school through school + degree value, not prestige alone. Start with the Value Score, then expand each program to see cost, salary, payback, and risk.
Overview
Defiance College looks strongest as a selective value play, with its best program landing at $301,821 in completion-adjusted ROI.
Families should compare the strongest path against weaker options, especially if recoup times stretch well beyond 17.9 years.
4-year net cost
$105,348
Estimated debt
$65,316
Early salary signal
$42,614
Graduation rate
31%
Why this score?
High Risk is a Degreeli Value Score v1 directional read based on modeled cost ($105,348), estimated debt ($65,316), early-career salary ($42,614), payback, completion, and review signals. The strongest signal is that enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives. The main caution is that debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate. Data confidence is medium, so this should support comparison rather than act as a guarantee.
Strengths
Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.
Risks
Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Programs
BACHELORS
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25
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$301,821
Salary Outlook
$42,614
Estimated Debt
$65,316
Payback
12.9 years
Strengths
Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.
Risks
Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
MASTERS
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25
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$301,693
Salary Outlook
$42,597
Estimated Debt
$65,316
Payback
12.9 years
Strengths
Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.
Risks
Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
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23
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$278,050
Salary Outlook
$39,581
Estimated Debt
$65,316
Payback
13.8 years
Strengths
Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.
Risks
Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
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20
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$252,316
Salary Outlook
$36,298
Estimated Debt
$65,316
Payback
15.1 years
Strengths
Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.
Risks
Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
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17
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$212,233
Salary Outlook
$31,184
Estimated Debt
$65,316
Payback
17.6 years
Strengths
Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.
Risks
Total cost may be high relative to expected early-career salary.
Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
BACHELORS
Click to inspect salary, debt, payback, strengths, and risks.
16
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$207,427
Salary Outlook
$30,571
Estimated Debt
$65,316
Payback
17.9 years
Strengths
Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.
Risks
Total cost may be high relative to expected early-career salary.
Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
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ROI Snapshot
BACHELORS
25
High Risk
On-time ROI
$987,312
Risk-adjusted ROI
$301,821
Value at risk
$685,491
Payback
12.9 years
MASTERS
25
High Risk
On-time ROI
$986,892
Risk-adjusted ROI
$301,693
Value at risk
$685,199
Payback
12.9 years
BACHELORS
23
High Risk
On-time ROI
$909,552
Risk-adjusted ROI
$278,050
Value at risk
$631,502
Payback
13.8 years
BACHELORS
20
High Risk
On-time ROI
$825,372
Risk-adjusted ROI
$252,316
Value at risk
$573,056
Payback
15.1 years
BACHELORS
17
High Risk
On-time ROI
$694,252
Risk-adjusted ROI
$212,233
Value at risk
$482,019
Payback
17.6 years
BACHELORS
16
High Risk
On-time ROI
$678,532
Risk-adjusted ROI
$207,427
Value at risk
$471,105
Payback
17.9 years
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