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The two-year student loan default rate measures how many graduates from the institution go into default on their student loans with two years of graduation. This is a complicated metric with many factors, but in general colleges and universities with high student loan default rates may indicate that students have trouble finding employment or well-paying jobs after college. This may mean that the institution has a less-established reputation with employers or that it graduates a higher percentage of students with degrees in lower-wage fields of study.

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Rank	Institution	Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year)	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University	0.2	0	--	0	110661	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Brooklyn, NY Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 0.2 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $110,661
2	University of Nebraska Medical Center	0.2	0	--	0	70417	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate University of Nebraska Medical Center Omaha, NE Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 0.2 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $70,417
3	Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences	0.3	52.69	1,120 – 1,390	30232	112685	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Albany, NY Found in Albany, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences’s acceptance rate is 53%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 0.3 % Acceptance Rate 52.7% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $30,232 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $112,685
4	MGH Institute of Health Professions	0.3	0	--	0	56898	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate MGH Institute of Health Professions Boston, MA Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 0.3 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,898
5	Plaza College	0.3	30	--	19860	32282	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Plaza College Forest Hills, NY Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 0.3 % Acceptance Rate 30.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $19,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,282
6	Rush University	0.3	0	--	0	86865	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Rush University Chicago, IL Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 0.3 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $86,865
7	Upstate Medical University	0.3	0	--	0	83990	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Upstate Medical University Syracuse, NY Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 0.3 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $83,990
8	Case Western Reserve University	0.4	36.54	1,430 – 1,530	44000	75613	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH Case Western Reserve University is known as the “Yale of the West,” as its campus imitated Yale’s. 88% receive grant aid to help offset the cost, or $40,221 on average. A NCAA Division III with football school, the Spartans often compete in Basketball, Football, and Soccer. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 0.4 % Acceptance Rate 36.5% SAT Score 1,430 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $44,000 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $75,613
9	Medical University of South Carolina	0.4	0	--	0	77677	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Medical University of South Carolina Charleston, SC Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 0.4 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $77,677
10	Thomas Jefferson University	0.4	80.97	1,170 – 1,340	29325	64335	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA In 2017, Thomas Jefferson University merged with nearby Philadelphia University. Today, the school has more than 160 undergraduate and graduate programs available to its students, who are known as the Rams....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 0.4 % Acceptance Rate 81.0% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $29,325 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,335
11	Bentley University	0.5	45.05	1,290 – 1,430	45802	86679	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Bentley University Waltham, MA A private school, Bentley University offers students up to Doctor's degrees. It originally opened as the Bentley School of Accounting and Finance, and today many students choose to major in Finance, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 0.5 % Acceptance Rate 45.1% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $45,802 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $86,679
12	Bob Jones University	0.5	86.16	1,030 – 1,270	19624	40892	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Bob Jones University Greenville, SC “Petimus Credimus” is the Latin motto of Bob Jones University, which means “We Seek, We Trust.” The school offers up to the doctor’s degree, though most of the students study at the undergraduate level. Many undergraduates will study Business Administration and Management, Accounting, and Registered Nursing....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 0.5 % Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $19,624 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,892
13	Dordt University	0.5	68.47	1,080 – 1,340	28486	50551	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Dordt University Sioux Center, IA Found in Sioux Center, Dordt University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Dordt University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 0.5 % Acceptance Rate 68.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $28,486 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,551
14	Georgetown University	0.5	12.91	1,400 – 1,550	39083	83222	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Georgetown University Washington, DC A private Jesuit research university, Georgetown University was founded as the Georgetown College in 1789 by Bishop John Carroll. It’s the oldest Catholic institution of higher education in the country and offers over 50 majors. Past graduates include Bill Clinton, Lyndon B....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 0.5 % Acceptance Rate 12.9% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $39,083 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $83,222
15	Gordon College	0.5	69.23	1,150 – 1,370	25299	45839	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Gordon College Wenham, MA Gordon College opened as the Boston Missionary Training Institute in 1889, receiving its current moniker just over 80 years later. With 32 areas of study and awarding up to Post-master's certificates, many students opt for the Experimental Psychology program. It also has a 10 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 0.5 % Acceptance Rate 69.2% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $25,299 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,839
16	Beloit College	0.6	63.04	1,200 – 1,410	24455	41660	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Beloit College Beloit, WI Beloit College’s campus is located next to the Rock River, just north of the Illinois and Wisconsin border. With an 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and a six-year graduation rate of 71%, Beloit’s most popular major is Biology/Biological Sciences, General....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 0.6 % Acceptance Rate 63.0% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $24,455 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,660
17	Samuel Merritt University	0.6	55.83	1,020 – 1,200	0	56709	#17 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Samuel Merritt University Oakland, CA Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 0.6 % Acceptance Rate 55.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,709
18	The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston	0.6	0	--	0	89371	#18 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Houston, TX Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 0.6 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $89,371
19	Cedarville University	0.7	65.29	1,120 – 1,350	27150	47937	#19 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Cedarville University Cedarville, OH Cedarville University first opened in 1887. One famous alumnus is Grace Norman, who won a gold medal and bronze medal for the United States in the 2016 Paralympics, for the triathlon and 400m respectively. 100% of students receive institutional grant aid from Cedarville, around $20,740 per student on average. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 0.7 % Acceptance Rate 65.3% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $27,150 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,937
20	Manhattan Christian College	0.7	100	970 – 1,180	24213	40023	#20 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Manhattan Christian College Manhattan, KS Based in Manhattan, Manhattan Christian College accepts 100% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 94% of students attending Manhattan Christian College currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 0.7 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $24,213 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,023
21	Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science	0.7	39.01	--	12328	74758	#21 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science Rochester, MN Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 0.7 % Acceptance Rate 39.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,328 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,758
22	Northwestern University	0.7	7.69	1,500 – 1,560	26830	76844	#22 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Northwestern University Evanston, IL A founding member of the Big Ten Conference, top sports for the Wildcats include Football, Basketball, and Swimming and Diving (combined). Willie the Wildcat cheers them on and the colors are purple and white....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 0.7 % Acceptance Rate 7.7% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $26,830 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $76,844
23	Oregon Health & Science University	0.7	0	--	0	99818	#23 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Oregon Health & Science University Portland, OR Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 0.7 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $99,818
24	Rice University	0.7	8	1,510 – 1,570	23589	79751	#24 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Rice University Houston, TX A private, doctoral/research college, Rice University sits on a 300-acre campus in Houston. The school is known for its research collaboration with NASA, and today 16 Rice faculty and alumni have served as astronauts or NASA Administrators....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 0.7 % Acceptance Rate 8.0% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $23,589 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $79,751
25	San Francisco Conservatory of Music	0.7	54.91	910 – 1,230	43746	23988	#25 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate San Francisco Conservatory of Music San Francisco, CA Based in San Francisco, San Francisco Conservatory of Music accepted 55% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $100 for undergraduate applications and $100 for graduate applications. About 100% of students at San Francisco Conservatory of Music will receive institutional grant aid. The......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 0.7 % Acceptance Rate 54.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $43,746 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $23,988
26	St Olaf College	0.7	48.32	1,310 – 1,450	26756	48373	#26 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate St Olaf College Northfield, MN Founded by Norwegian-American immigrant pastors and farmers, St. Olaf has actually been visited by King Olav and King Harald V. Their mascot is St. Olaf Lion and the school’s athletes are known as the Oles. With 47 majors offered, the most popular area of study is Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 0.7 % Acceptance Rate 48.3% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $26,756 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,373
27	The New England Conservatory of Music	0.7	41.1	830 – 830	50367	18830	#27 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate The New England Conservatory of Music Boston, MA Found in Boston, The New England Conservatory of Music accepts 41% of applicants and requests $125 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 97% of students attending The New England Conservatory of Music currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 0.7 % Acceptance Rate 41.1% SAT Score 830 – 830 Avg. Net Price $50,367 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $18,830
28	University of Notre Dame	0.7	11.27	1,460 – 1,560	29300	86210	#28 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN Edward Sorin founded the University of Notre Dame in 1842 as a private Catholic research university. Their motto is, “Vita Dulcedo Spes” or “Life, Sweetness, Hope” – referencing the Virgin Mary. The school’s teams are known as the Fighting Irish, and wear the colors blue and gold. Their mascot is the very iconic Leprechaun....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 0.7 % Acceptance Rate 11.3% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $29,300 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $86,210
29	Wesleyan University	0.7	16.49	1,440 – 1,540	23025	60385	#29 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Wesleyan University Middletown, CT Wesleyan University’s most popular major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. The school, located on the bends of the Connecticut River, was founded as a men’s college and became fully coeducational in 1970. Their athletes, known as the Cardinals, appropriately wear cardinal and black. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 0.7 % Acceptance Rate 16.5% SAT Score 1,440 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $23,025 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,385
30	Duke University	0.8	5.71	1,500 – 1,560	21981	85792	#30 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Duke University Durham, NC Methodists and Quakers founded Duke University in 1838. The school has produced 50 Rhodes Scholars, three Turing Award winners, and 15 Noble laureates. Known as the Blue Devils, the university’s colors are Duke blue and white....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 0.8 % Acceptance Rate 5.7% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $21,981 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,792
31	Fairfield University	0.8	33.29	1,290 – 1,410	49958	73693	#31 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Fairfield University Fairfield, CT Fairfield University has 76 degree programs. Composed of 5 different schools, the most popular majors among students are Finance, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. There are 35 buildings on campus, including 3 manor houses. Fairfield is highly selective. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 0.8 % Acceptance Rate 33.3% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $49,958 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $73,693
32	Seattle Pacific University	0.8	83.4	1,050 – 1,320	25232	51496	#32 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA The motto of Seattle Pacific University is “Engaging the Culture, Changing the World.” It’s a private institution, affiliated with the Free Methodist Church, offering 81 programs....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 0.8 % Acceptance Rate 83.4% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $25,232 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,496
33	Stonehill College	0.8	66.28	1,050 – 1,250	33385	63285	#33 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Stonehill College Easton, MA Located in Easton, Stonehill College accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $60 to apply. Approximately 100% of students at Stonehill College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 0.8 % Acceptance Rate 66.3% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $33,385 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,285
34	Wake Forest University	0.8	21.67	1,430 – 1,510	24401	67722	#34 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, NC Based in Winston-Salem, Wake Forest University accepts 22% of applicants. They require $85 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 34% of students at Wake Forest University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 0.8 % Acceptance Rate 21.7% SAT Score 1,430 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $24,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,722
35	Wellesley College	0.8	14.05	1,460 – 1,560	22174	65961	#35 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Wellesley College Wellesley, MA Wellesley College is a private women’s liberal arts college going back to 1870. It’s the largest women’s college, and it has seen famous alumni including Hillary Clinton, Madeleine Albright, and Katharine Lee Bates. Econometrics and Quantitative Economics is the most commonly chosen area of study. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 0.8 % Acceptance Rate 14.1% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $22,174 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,961
36	Whitman College	0.8	38.15	1,330 – 1,480	37633	45594	#36 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Whitman College Walla Walla, WA Whitman College is a small liberal arts college located at the foot of the Blue Mountains. Founded in 1859, it now offers over 80 off-campus programs in around 40 countries. With a 10 to 1 student-faculty ratio and a 1 to 1 student-to-tree ratio, students will find it a cozy and earthy community....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 0.8 % Acceptance Rate 38.2% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $37,633 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,594
37	William & Mary	0.8	34.07	1,410 – 1,530	19686	62959	#37 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate William & Mary Williamsburg, VA The second-oldest institution of higher education in the United States, King William III and Queen Mary II founded the aptly named William & Mary in 1693. Alumni include Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe, John Tyler, James Comey, and Jon Stewart. Athletes wear green and gold, and the school mascot is The Griffin. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 0.8 % Acceptance Rate 34.1% SAT Score 1,410 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $19,686 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,959
38	Bucknell University	0.9	28.93	1,330 – 1,470	39003	78852	#38 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Bucknell University Lewisburg, PA Bucknell University was founded in 1846 and has a proud tradition of fostering diversity and inclusion. Most students are undergraduates and they enjoy a cozy 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NCAA Division I-FCS school, Bucknell has 743 athletes competing in several sports, such as Football, Basketball, and Lacrosse. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 0.9 % Acceptance Rate 28.9% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,470 Avg. Net Price $39,003 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,852
39	Carleton College	0.9	20.41	1,450 – 1,540	28047	53989	#39 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Carleton College Northfield, MN Part of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, the most popular sports at Carleton College are Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Football, and Swimming and Diving (combined). They’re known as the Knights and wear blue and maize. Computer Science is a commonly chosen undergraduate major. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 0.9 % Acceptance Rate 20.4% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $28,047 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,989
40	Carnegie Mellon University	0.9	11.66	1,500 – 1,570	35552	105360	#40 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA Some popular majors at Carnegie Mellon University include Information Technology, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and Computer Science. A merger in 1900 between Carnegie Institute of Technology and the Mellon Institute of Industrial Research created the school we know today....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 0.9 % Acceptance Rate 11.7% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $35,552 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $105,360
41	College of Saint Benedict	0.9	91.52	1,050 – 1,280	28400	54567	#41 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate College of Saint Benedict Saint Joseph, MN Partnered with Saint John’s University for men, the College of Saint Benedict is exclusively for women. The school got its start in 1913 with only six students. Since 1955, the two campuses have shared resources. CSB has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 86% first year retention rate, and 74% four year graduation rate. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 0.9 % Acceptance Rate 91.5% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $28,400 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,567
42	DigiPen Institute of Technology	0.9	64.42	1,180 – 1,390	41779	58771	#42 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate DigiPen Institute of Technology Redmond, WA The DigiPen Institute of Technology has 7 areas of study available to students, with a focus on computer science, music, animation, and similar fields. A private for-profit university, it also has campuses in Singapore and Spain. The school's DigiPen Academy has a Youtube and adult education program dedicated to STEM fields. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 0.9 % Acceptance Rate 64.4% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $41,779 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,771
43	Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary	0.9	67.52	1,010 – 1,230	19733	33372	#43 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary Ankeny, IA Based in Ankeny, Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary accepts 68% of applicants. They request $45 for undergraduate applications and $45 for graduate applications. Approximately 96% of students attending Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary currently receive institutional grant aid. At Faith......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 0.9 % Acceptance Rate 67.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $19,733 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,372
44	Kalamazoo College	0.9	75.32	1,140 – 1,370	26956	46137	#44 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Kalamazoo College Kalamazoo, MI Kalamazoo College is the leading producer of Peace Corps members out of small liberal arts colleges. Its motto is “Lux Esto,” which is Latin for “Be Light.” Many of K College’s faculty hold a terminal degree in their field. Students follow the “K Plan” – an academic plan that focuses on liberal arts, study abroad, and community. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 0.9 % Acceptance Rate 75.3% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $26,956 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,137
45	Lafayette College	0.9	31.45	1,370 – 1,490	38442	80614	#45 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Lafayette College Easton, PA A Hidden Ivy, Lafayette College is named after General Lafayette, a hero of the American Revolution. It’s located on the Delaware River, but it also has a satellite campus in New York City. The college is extremely selective, and 86% graduate in four years. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 0.9 % Acceptance Rate 31.5% SAT Score 1,370 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $38,442 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $80,614
46	Lehigh University	0.9	25.93	1,380 – 1,500	34154	88810	#46 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA Lehigh University’s motto is “Homo minister et interpres naturae,” which is Latin for “Man, the servant and interpreter of nature.” Known as the Mountain Hawks, student athletes wearing brown and white often compete in Football, Basketball, and Lacrosse. Clutch the Mountain Hawk is their mascot. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 0.9 % Acceptance Rate 25.9% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $34,154 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $88,810
47	Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans	0.9	0	--	0	74290	#47 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans New Orleans, LA Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 0.9 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,290
48	Maranatha Baptist University	0.9	71.9	1,020 – 1,300	28415	40403	#48 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Maranatha Baptist University Watertown, WI Found in Watertown, Maranatha Baptist University accepts 72% of applicants. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 90% of students at Maranatha Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 0.9 % Acceptance Rate 71.9% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $28,415 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,403
49	Ohio Northern University	0.9	74.4	1,180 – 1,360	25941	62686	#49 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Ohio Northern University Ada, OH Ohio Northern University has a 13 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 84% first year retention rate. Pharmacy, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other, and Law are among the most common academic programs. ONU’s motto is “Out of diversity strength” in Latin. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 0.9 % Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $25,941 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,686
50	University of Pennsylvania	0.9	5.4	1,510 – 1,580	23570	90555	#50 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA The University of Pennsylvania, one of the oldest schools in the country, was founded in 1740, primarily by Benjamin Franklin, who was also their first president. A doctoral/research university, UPenn has a 99% first year retention rate, and 88% of students will go on to graduate in four years....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 0.9 % Acceptance Rate 5.4% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,580 Avg. Net Price $23,570 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $90,555
51	Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing	1	57.14	830 – 1,010	0	75150	#51 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing Richmond, VA Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.0 % Acceptance Rate 57.1% SAT Score 830 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $75,150
52	Dartmouth College	1	5.4	1,490 – 1,570	20322	82541	#52 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Dartmouth College Hanover, NH An Ivy League research university, Dartmouth College was founded before the Declaration of Independence was signed. Some famous alumni include Daniel Webster, Robert Frost, Dr. Seuss, and Thaddeus Stevens....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.0 % Acceptance Rate 5.4% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $20,322 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $82,541
53	George Washington University	1	47.09	1,370 – 1,500	46485	71607	#53 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate George Washington University Washington, DC George Washington University was chartered by the United States Congress in 1821. George Washington personally advocated for a national university in the capital until his death. Alumni include J. Edgar Hoover, Belva Ann Lockwood, J. William Fulbright, and several foreign leaders....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.0 % Acceptance Rate 47.1% SAT Score 1,370 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $46,485 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $71,607
54	Juniata College	1	78.91	1,130 – 1,330	24580	48571	#54 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Juniata College Huntingdon, PA Biology/Biological Sciences, General is the most popular major at Juniata College, but many students design their own programs. The school sits on 800 acres and boasts an 11 to 1 student to faculty ratio. Juniata also has an extensive study abroad program and it’s motto is “Veritas Liberat,” or “Truth Sets Free.” Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.0 % Acceptance Rate 78.9% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $24,580 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,571
55	MCPHS University	1	85.21	1,170 – 1,410	41506	77171	#55 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate MCPHS University Boston, MA Located in Boston, MCPHS University’s acceptance rate is 85%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At MCPHS University, there is a 74% first year retention rate and a 50% four year graduation rate....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.0 % Acceptance Rate 85.2% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $41,506 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $77,171
56	New College of Florida	1	73.2	1,070 – 1,250	9078	32611	#56 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate New College of Florida Sarasota, FL Found in Sarasota, New College of Florida accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at New College of Florida currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.0 % Acceptance Rate 73.2% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $9,078 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,611
57	Stanford University	1	3.61	1,510 – 1,570	25078	102887	#57 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Stanford University Stanford, CA Stanford University is a private college that goes by a Quarter academic calendar rather than a Semester. Alumni have included Fulbright Scholars, members of Congress, astronauts, and billionaires, as well as former President Herbert Hoover. Known as the Stanford Cardinals, athletes wear cardinal and white....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.0 % Acceptance Rate 3.6% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $25,078 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $102,887
58	Union College	1	43.92	1,320 – 1,480	42137	63219	#58 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Union College Schenectady, NY Union College was founded in 1795 and is known as the “Mother of Fraternities” – several of the earliest Fraternities got their starts on campus. A highly selective school, it has a first year retention rate of 90%, and 80% will graduate within four years. 85% graduate in six. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.0 % Acceptance Rate 43.9% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $42,137 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,219
59	West Coast University-Los Angeles	1	92.31	--	51736	96114	#59 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate West Coast University-Los Angeles North Hollywood, CA Located in North Hollywood, West Coast University-Los Angeles accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 40% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. 100% of students decide to stay at West Coast......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.0 % Acceptance Rate 92.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $51,736 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $96,114
60	West Coast University-Miami	1	100	--	32539	96114	#60 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate West Coast University-Miami Doral, FL Located in Doral, West Coast University-Miami’s acceptance rate is 100%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. About 0% of students attending West Coast University-Miami currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At West Coast University-Miami, there is a 60% first year......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.0 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $32,539 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $96,114
61	West Coast University-Ontario	1	88.1	--	47368	96114	#61 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate West Coast University-Ontario Ontario, CA Located in Ontario, West Coast University-Ontario accepts 88% of applicants. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 0% of students attending West Coast University-Ontario will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate is 89% and 57% of......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.0 % Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $47,368 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $96,114
62	West Coast University-Orange County	1	95.35	--	28081	96114	#62 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate West Coast University-Orange County Anaheim, CA Located in Anaheim, West Coast University-Orange County’s acceptance rate is 95% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 0% of students attending West Coast University-Orange County currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.0 % Acceptance Rate 95.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $28,081 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $96,114
63	West Coast University-Texas	1	100	--	25417	96114	#63 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate West Coast University-Texas Richardson, TX Based in Richardson, West Coast University-Texas’s acceptance rate is 100%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 17% of students at West Coast University-Texas will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 50% and 67% of students will......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.0 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $25,417 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $96,114
64	Wheaton College	1	87.4	1,280 – 1,460	31356	50270	#64 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Wheaton College Wheaton, IL Wheaton College was founded by evangelical abolitionists in 1860 and would become a stop on the Underground Railroad. Clinical Psychology is the most popular major. A NCAA Division III with football school, athletes, wearing blue and orange, are known as The Thunder and compete in the College Conference of Illinois and......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.0 % Acceptance Rate 87.4% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $31,356 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,270
65	Yale University	1	3.87	1,470 – 1,570	22408	81765	#65 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Yale University New Haven, CT Yale University got its start in 1701 as the Collegiate School, getting its current name in 1718. Their motto, “lux et veritas,” means “light and truth” in Latin. It's made up of fourteen schools including the undergraduate college, twelve professional schools, and the Yale Graduate School of Arts and Sciences....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.0 % Acceptance Rate 3.9% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $22,408 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $81,765
66	Brigham Young University	1.1	67.78	1,310 – 1,440	16694	58450	#66 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Brigham Young University Provo, UT Management Science is the most commonly chosen undergraduate major at Brigham Young University. BYU has four satellite campuses in Jerusalem, Salt Lake City, Washington D.C., and London. 567 Cougars compete in the NCAA Division I-FBS, with most teams taking part in the Big Twelve Conference. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.1 % Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $16,694 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,450
67	Massachusetts Institute of Technology	1.1	4.55	1,520 – 1,590	20996	131633	#67 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA The Massachusetts Institute of Technology, or MIT, offers up to a Doctor's degree. It became a land grant-college in 1863. Top majors include Management Science, Computer Science, and Mechanical Engineering. Alumni have gone on to found well-known companies, such as Intel, Koch Industries, Raytheon, and Hewlett-Packard. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.1 % Acceptance Rate 4.6% SAT Score 1,520 – 1,590 Avg. Net Price $20,996 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $131,633
68	Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center	1.1	30.23	--	0	84007	#68 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Lubbock, TX Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.1 % Acceptance Rate 30.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $84,007
69	University of Maryland, Baltimore	1.1	0	--	0	82754	#69 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate University of Maryland, Baltimore Baltimore, MD Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.1 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $82,754
70	University of Portland	1.1	89.17	1,180 – 1,380	30985	67913	#70 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate University of Portland Portland, OR A non selective school, the University of Portland accepted 7,400 of applicants, 10% of which enrolled. It’s a private Catholic University, sister to the University of Notre Dame, and affiliated with the Congregation of Holy Cross. 79% of undergraduates graduate within six years. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.1 % Acceptance Rate 89.2% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $30,985 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,913
71	University of Wisconsin-Madison	1.1	45.2	1,360 – 1,480	14235	61275	#71 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI The University of Wisconsin, Madison was the first public university in the state – it opened when Wisconsin received statehood in 1848. Their motto is “Numen Lumen” or “Divine Light.” With 40,000 faculty and staff, the university is also the largest employer in Wisconsin....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.1 % Acceptance Rate 45.2% SAT Score 1,360 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $14,235 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,275
72	Williams College	1.1	8.25	1,500 – 1,560	15894	71754	#72 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Williams College Williamstown, MA Although it was originally founded as a men’s college in 1793, Williams College is composed of 47% men and 50% women today. It was created out of the funds of Ephraim Williams, who died in the French and Indian War. The college received 15,000 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 1,270. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.1 % Acceptance Rate 8.3% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $15,894 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $71,754
73	Boston College	1.2	16.43	1,450 – 1,540	32519	85717	#73 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA A private Jesuit research university, Boston College’s motto is Αἰὲν ἀριστεύειν, Greek for “Ever to Excel.” Their athletes, known as the Eagles, wear maroon and gold and are cheered on by Baldwin the Eagle. Past students include John F. Kerry, Leonard Nimoy, Chris O’Donnell, and Amy Poehler. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.2 % Acceptance Rate 16.4% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $32,519 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,717
74	Butler University	1.2	85.08	1,190 – 1,370	38438	61627	#74 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Butler University Indianapolis, IN 443 of students participate in varsity sports at Butler University, a NCAA Division I-FCS school. Some popular options include Basketball, Soccer, and Football. The Bulldogs have a live mascot – a bulldog named Butler Blue IV. 97% of students receive grant aid to help them afford the cost of attendance. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.2 % Acceptance Rate 85.1% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $38,438 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,627
75	Cornell University	1.2	8.76	1,490 – 1,570	26361	87830	#75 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Cornell University Ithaca, NY Cornell University is made up of seven undergraduate colleges and seven graduate divisions. Some famous alumni include Christopher Reeve, Bill Nye, E.B. White, and Anthony Fauci. 98% of students stay on after the first year, with 96% graduating within six years. Computer Science is the most popular major. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.2 % Acceptance Rate 8.8% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $26,361 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $87,830
76	Furman University	1.2	42.95	1,290 – 1,430	34086	50796	#76 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Furman University Greenville, SC Furman University is the oldest private institution of higher learning in South Carolina. 91% of students stay on after they complete their first year, and many major in Kinesiology and Exercise Science. 381 Paladins compete in the Southern Conference. Furman also offers athletic scholarships, averaging $34,775 each. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.2 % Acceptance Rate 43.0% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $34,086 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,796
77	Lewis & Clark College	1.2	78.49	1,240 – 1,400	37999	43608	#77 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Lewis & Clark College Portland, OR Based in Portland, Lewis & Clark College accepts 78% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of students at Lewis & Clark College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.2 % Acceptance Rate 78.5% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $37,999 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,608
78	Macalester College	1.2	28.52	1,360 – 1,510	40225	46244	#78 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Macalester College Saint Paul, MN Macalester College is a private liberal arts college that sits near the Mississippi River in the heart of the Twin Cities. Students can earn up to a bachelor’s degree and a commonly selected major is Research and Experimental Psychology, Other....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.2 % Acceptance Rate 28.5% SAT Score 1,360 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $40,225 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,244
79	Quinnipiac University	1.2	72.15	1,160 – 1,330	40632	65744	#79 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT Located in Hamden, Quinnipiac University’s acceptance rate is 72%. They request $65 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Quinnipiac University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Quinnipiac University, there is a 89% first year retention rate and around 73% of undergraduates will......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.2 % Acceptance Rate 72.2% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $40,632 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,744
80	United States Merchant Marine Academy	1.2	34.24	1,110 – 1,320	4101	96770	#80 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate United States Merchant Marine Academy Kings Point, NY The United States Merchant Marine Academy’s motto is “Acta Non Verba”, or “Deeds not Words.” The Academy accepted 500 out of 1,370 applications last year. The only available majors are Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer, Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, and Systems Engineering. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.2 % Acceptance Rate 34.2% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $4,101 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $96,770
81	University of Chicago	1.2	4.48	1,510 – 1,570	28060	80870	#81 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate University of Chicago Chicago, IL The University of Chicago receives 43,600 applications annually and the school is considered extremely selective. It's made up of an undergraduate college and five graduate research divisions. UChicago also has campuses all over the world, from Hong Kong to Paris....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.2 % Acceptance Rate 4.5% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $28,060 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $80,870
82	University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis	1.2	89.84	1,020 – 1,230	33147	116360	#82 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis Saint Louis, MO A majority of students attending the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis are graduates, only 340 are studying for their Bachelor’s. From 1864 to 2020, it was known as the “St. Louis College of Pharmacy.” The school has a 69% first year retention rate, and 100% of students receive grant aid. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.2 % Acceptance Rate 89.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $33,147 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $116,360
83	University of Richmond	1.2	22.2	1,440 – 1,540	30037	67927	#83 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate University of Richmond University of Richmond, VA “Verbum Vitae et Lumen Scientiae” or “Word of life and light of knowledge” is the University of Richmond’s motto. 23% of accepted students go on to attend in the fall. A NCAA Division I-FCS school, 405 athletes are cheered on by WebstUR the Spider. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.2 % Acceptance Rate 22.2% SAT Score 1,440 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $30,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,927
84	Beth Medrash Govoha	1.3	0	--	0	40300	#84 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Beth Medrash Govoha Lakewood, NJ Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.3 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,300
85	Bowdoin College	1.3	7.13	1,470 – 1,550	22228	61692	#85 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME Bowdoin College is an extremely selective private liberal arts school. The college offers more than 40 majors, including joint Engineering programs with Columbia, Dartmouth, Caltech, and the University of Maine....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.3 % Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $22,228 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,692
86	Brown University	1.3	5.39	1,510 – 1,570	26256	79131	#86 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Brown University Providence, RI Founded in 1764, Brown University was the first school in North America that accepted students regardless of their religion. Their women’s institution, Pembroke College, merged into Brown in 1971. Alumni have gone on to create famous companies including ZipRecruiter, Cards Against Humanity, and CNN....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.3 % Acceptance Rate 5.4% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $26,256 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $79,131
87	Creighton University	1.3	79.75	1,250 – 1,410	32636	63090	#87 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Creighton University Omaha, NE Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular area of study for undergraduates attending Creighton University. The school has an impressive 94% first year retention rate and 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.3 % Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $32,636 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,090
88	George Mason University	1.3	87.48	1,170 – 1,370	18823	60536	#88 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate George Mason University Fairfax, VA Found in Fairfax, George Mason University accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $70 to apply. About 45% of students at George Mason University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.3 % Acceptance Rate 87.5% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $18,823 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,536
89	Oberlin College	1.3	34.18	1,380 – 1,520	51624	38871	#89 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Oberlin College Oberlin, OH In the United States, Oberlin College is the oldest coeducational liberal arts college and its Conservatory of Music is the oldest operational conservatory. 72% of students will graduate within four years (83% within six). Oberlin’s motto is “Learning and Labor.” Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.3 % Acceptance Rate 34.2% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $51,624 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,871
90	Pacific University	1.3	89.56	940 – 1,290	35235	46936	#90 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Pacific University Forest Grove, OR Although Pacific University is nonsectarian today, it still works closely with the United Church of Christ, who was instrumental in the institution’s founding. There are currently more graduate students than undergraduates. Pacific University was a founding member of the Northwest Conference, which the Boxers participate in. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.3 % Acceptance Rate 89.6% SAT Score 940 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $35,235 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,936
91	Pepperdine University	1.3	62.86	1,310 – 1,450	66585	64934	#91 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Pepperdine University Malibu, CA Pepperdine University has campuses found all over the world, from Washington D.C., to Florence, Italy, to Buenos Aires, Argentina. 90% of students receive institutional grant aid, averaging $23,920 each. The most commonly sought degree is in Clinical Psychology. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.3 % Acceptance Rate 62.9% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $66,585 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,934
92	Saint Anselm College	1.3	78.05	1,120 – 1,290	35551	63347	#92 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Saint Anselm College Manchester, NH Saint Anselm College is the third oldest Catholic college in New England, having been founded in 1889. The school has been the site of presidential policy speeches from John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon as well as several national presidential debates....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.3 % Acceptance Rate 78.1% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $35,551 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,347
93	Samford University	1.3	82.36	1,100 – 1,300	34926	49466	#93 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Samford University Birmingham, AL Founded in 1841, Samford University was originally was called Howard College and was converted to a military hospital during the Civil War. Today the school has a 14 to 1 student to faculty ratio and 93% first year retention rate....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.3 % Acceptance Rate 82.4% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $34,926 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,466
94	University of Mary Washington	1.3	79.78	1,190 – 1,380	21800	49411	#94 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg, VA Located in Fredericksburg, the University of Mary Washington accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and . About 94% of students attending the University of Mary Washington will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.3 % Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $21,800 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,411
95	Vanderbilt University	1.3	5.86	1,500 – 1,560	25186	73909	#95 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN Vanderbilt University was named in honor of Cornelius Vanderbilt, a shipping and rail magnate, due to his gift of $1 million. Its campus spans 330 acres in midtown Nashville and the school's motto is "dare to grow." Many students at Vanderbilt major in Social Sciences, General, Computer Science, and Econometrics and......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.3 % Acceptance Rate 5.9% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $25,186 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $73,909
96	Austin College	1.4	47.65	1,110 – 1,320	23462	45242	#96 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Austin College Sherman, TX Austin College’s Fighting Kangaroos, competing in the American Southwest Conference, wear crimson and gold. Many alumni have gone on to have impressive careers as musicians, politicians, educators, athletes, and authors. The most popular undergraduate major is Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.4 % Acceptance Rate 47.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $23,462 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,242
97	Bates College	1.4	13.32	1,420 – 1,530	24723	59202	#97 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Bates College Lewiston, ME Bates College, the first coeducational college in New England, was founded in 1855. It also admitted minority students before the Emancipation Proclamation. An extremely selective school, Bates has a 91% first year retention rate, 88% four-year graduation rate, and a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.4 % Acceptance Rate 13.3% SAT Score 1,420 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $24,723 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,202
98	Belmont University	1.4	95.28	1,180 – 1,370	38578	42770	#98 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Belmont University Nashville, TN Located in Nashville, Belmont University accepted 95% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 93% of students at Belmont University currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.4 % Acceptance Rate 95.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $38,578 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,770
99	Concordia College at Moorhead	1.4	62.65	1,080 – 1,240	25190	48225	#99 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Concordia College at Moorhead Moorhead, MN Concordia College at Moorhead has an 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 84% first year retention rate. It’s home to a robust music program with several choirs, bands, and orchestras. Students are known as the Cobbers and compete in the NCAA Division III with football Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.4 % Acceptance Rate 62.7% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $25,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,225
100	Denison University	1.4	17.39	1,350 – 1,480	43721	51352	#100 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Denison University Granville, OH Denison University is extremely selective - about 24% of accepted students enrolling. With an 89% first year retention rate and 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 85% will graduate in six years....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.4 % Acceptance Rate 17.4% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $43,721 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,352
101	Harvard University	1.4	3.65	1,510 – 1,590	17525	99572	#101 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Harvard University Cambridge, MA Harvard University has more alumni, researchers, and faculty that have won Nobel Prizes and Field Medals than any other school in the world. It also produced eight U.S. presidents, 188 living billionaires, and 110 Olympic medalists....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.4 % Acceptance Rate 3.7% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,590 Avg. Net Price $17,525 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $99,572
102	Lebanon Valley College	1.4	83.77	1,140 – 1,310	27995	54021	#102 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Lebanon Valley College Annville, PA 100% of students attending Lebanon Valley College receive institutional grants averaging $34,994, and 83% will stay on after they complete their first year. Many opt to study Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Business Administration and Management, General, and Physical Therapy/Therapist....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.4 % Acceptance Rate 83.8% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $27,995 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,021
103	Martin Luther College	1.4	87.17	1,080 – 1,310	18974	40760	#103 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Martin Luther College New Ulm, MN Martin Luther College’s motto is “Via Veritas Vita,” or “The Way, the Truth, the Life.” Many students study Theology and Religious Vocations, and Other. The school was established in 1995 when Northwestern College (1865) merged with Dr. Martin Luther College (1884). Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.4 % Acceptance Rate 87.2% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $18,974 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,760
104	Middlebury College	1.4	10.75	1,460 – 1,550	26233	57291	#104 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Middlebury College Middlebury, VT The first operating higher education institution in Vermont was Middlebury College, founded in 1800. It’s also the first in the United States to award a bachelor’s degree to an African American (in 1823). Although it was originally all-male, the school started admitting women in 1883. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.4 % Acceptance Rate 10.8% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $26,233 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,291
105	Northwestern Health Sciences University	1.4	55.56	--	36272	43760	#105 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Northwestern Health Sciences University Bloomington, MN Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.4 % Acceptance Rate 55.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $36,272 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,760
106	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	1.4	63.47	1,380 – 1,510	38887	83054	#106 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY Founded in 1824, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is one of the oldest technological universities in the world. Many undergraduate study Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace, and Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering, though the school offers up to Doctor's degrees....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.4 % Acceptance Rate 63.5% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $38,887 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $83,054
107	Riverside College of Health Careers	1.4	12.9	--	20744	54261	#107 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Riverside College of Health Careers Newport News, VA Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.4 % Acceptance Rate 12.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $20,744 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,261
108	The College of New Jersey	1.4	62.29	1,150 – 1,350	25580	62649	#108 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate The College of New Jersey Ewing, NJ The College of New Jersey was founded in 1855 and originally called the New Jersey State Normal School. It received its current name in 1996. The college has a first year retention rate of 91%....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.4 % Acceptance Rate 62.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $25,580 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,649
109	University of Dayton	1.4	65.45	1,210 – 1,400	32794	62477	#109 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate University of Dayton Dayton, OH Found in Dayton, the University of Dayton accepted 65% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 95% of students at the University of Dayton will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.4 % Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $32,794 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,477
110	University of Denver	1.4	77.81	1,270 – 1,430	45451	57118	#110 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate University of Denver Denver, CO The University of Denver is home to the Evans Memorial Chapel, the oldest building on campus and the oldest Protestant church in the city. It has a student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 and a first year retention rate of 89%. DU’s motto is “Pro Scientia et Religione,” or “For Knowledge and Spirit.” Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.4 % Acceptance Rate 77.8% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $45,451 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,118
111	University of Southern California	1.4	9.81	1,450 – 1,550	43412	74461	#111 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA The University of Southern California is a extremely selective school. The most popular area of study is currently Management Science. Just some notable alumni are LeVar Burton, Neil Armstrong, Will Ferrell, and George Lucas. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.4 % Acceptance Rate 9.8% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $43,412 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,461
112	Ursinus College	1.4	91.77	1,220 – 1,390	32158	54542	#112 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Ursinus College Collegeville, PA 100% of students at Ursinus College receive grant aid, around $44,754 per student. The school sits on a 170-acre campus and has several programs that promote STEM, including the Supporting Inclusive Excellence Program and Science in Motion....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.4 % Acceptance Rate 91.8% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $32,158 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,542
113	Colby College	1.5	7.09	1,460 – 1,540	16219	60052	#113 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Colby College Waterville, ME Colby College is a private liberal arts school and home to the Perkins Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary. It boasts a strong student-to-faculty of 9 to 1, a 94% first year retention rate, and an 84% four-year graduation rate....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.5 % Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $16,219 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,052
114	Colgate University	1.5	13.88	1,450 – 1,530	28736	64949	#114 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Colgate University Hamilton, NY Colgate University is known as a “Hidden Ivy” and a “Little Ivy.” It regularly makes lists naming it one of the most beautiful campuses in the United States. Most Colgate students study as undergraduates, but the school also offers master’s degrees in Teaching and Religious Studies. Maroon and white are the official colors. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.5 % Acceptance Rate 13.9% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $28,736 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,949
115	Colorado College	1.5	18.47	1,270 – 1,460	36123	47611	#115 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Colorado College Colorado Springs, CO Scientia et Disciplina is the Latin motto of Colorado College which means “Learning through Hard Work.” It’s an extremely selective school – 30% of accepted students enroll. With over 80 undergraduate majors available, Political Science and Government, General is a common option. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.5 % Acceptance Rate 18.5% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $36,123 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,611
116	Davidson College	1.5	13.37	1,400 – 1,520	27720	62866	#116 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Davidson College Davidson, NC Davidson College was founded in 1837 and started trying to reduce the cost of higher education for students by the 1850’s. Today, the school meets students’ financial needs through grants, employment, and more. 65% of students receive institutional grant aid....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.5 % Acceptance Rate 13.4% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $27,720 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,866
117	Denver College of Nursing	1.5	70	--	0	80184	#117 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Denver College of Nursing Denver, CO Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.5 % Acceptance Rate 70.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $80,184
118	Denver College of Nursing-Houston	1.5	0	--	0	80184	#118 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Denver College of Nursing-Houston Houston, TX Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.5 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $80,184
119	Duquesne University	1.5	83.56	1,190 – 1,360	37917	62627	#119 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA Located in Pittsburgh, Duquesne University’s acceptance rate is 84%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending Duquesne University currently receive grant aid from the school. 84% of students continued studying at Duquesne University after completing their first year....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.5 % Acceptance Rate 83.6% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $37,917 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,627
120	Erskine College	1.5	62.74	930 – 1,150	23882	39618	#120 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Erskine College Due West, SC Found in Due West, Erskine College accepted 63% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students at Erskine College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.5 % Acceptance Rate 62.7% SAT Score 930 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $23,882 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,618
121	Jewish Theological Seminary of America	1.5	48.61	1,440 – 1,580	58152	58656	#121 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Jewish Theological Seminary of America New York, NY The Jewish Theological Seminary of America's main building is located along the Hudson River. Though many alumni have gone onto careers in theology, several others have also had notable careers in music, academia, and politics. JTS has a 96% first year retention rate. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.5 % Acceptance Rate 48.6% SAT Score 1,440 – 1,580 Avg. Net Price $58,152 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,656
122	Pitzer College	1.5	25.16	1,190 – 1,370	34979	51784	#122 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Pitzer College Claremont, CA Pitzer College’s motto is “Mindful of the Future” (“Provida Futuri” in Latin). It’s extremely selective and out of the accepted students during the last admissions cycle, 36% enrolled. 78% of undergraduates graduate in four years, 85% in six. Pitzer is part of the Claremont Colleges consortium. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.5 % Acceptance Rate 25.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $34,979 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,784
123	Princeton University	1.5	4.62	1,510 – 1,570	15313	87815	#123 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Princeton University Princeton, NJ A private Ivy League research university, Princeton University was founded in 1746 and originally known as the College of New Jersey, making it the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the country. An extremely selective school, Princeton receives around 40,500 applications annually. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.5 % Acceptance Rate 4.6% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $15,313 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $87,815
124	Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster	1.5	41.21	1,050 – 1,220	38730	69019	#124 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster Lancaster, PA Based in Lancaster, Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster’s acceptance rate is 41% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 5% of students at Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate is 81% and......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.5 % Acceptance Rate 41.2% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $38,730 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,019
125	Salve Regina University	1.5	68.17	1,170 – 1,340	38307	55027	#125 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Salve Regina University Newport, RI Located in Newport, Salve Regina University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. About 100% of students attending Salve Regina University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Salve Regina University,......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.5 % Acceptance Rate 68.2% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $38,307 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,027
126	Simmons University	1.5	69.98	1,230 – 1,410	28691	61420	#126 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Simmons University Boston, MA Simmons University is a private women’s institution, though the graduate school does admit men. It was founded as a college in 1899 and became a university in 2018. Simmons has an 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 85% first year retention rate. 100% of students receive institutional grant aid. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.5 % Acceptance Rate 70.0% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $28,691 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,420
127	St Lawrence University	1.5	54.34	1,290 – 1,430	33216	55037	#127 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate St Lawrence University Canton, NY Found in Canton, St Lawrence University accepts 54% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.5 % Acceptance Rate 54.3% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $33,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,037
128	The Juilliard School	1.5	9.15	--	45099	22129	#128 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate The Juilliard School New York, NY The Juilliard School is a performing arts conservatory. Students learn dance, drama, and music, with Stringed Instruments being the most popular major. Some famous alumni are Robin Williams, Ving Rhames, Val Kilmer, and Viola Davis. The institution is extremely selective, and it has a 63% yield. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.5 % Acceptance Rate 9.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $45,099 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $22,129
129	Tufts University	1.5	11.49	1,470 – 1,560	32367	68337	#129 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Tufts University Medford, MA Opened in 1852 as Tufts College, Tufts University is a small liberal arts school. It became a doctoral/research university in the 1970s. The university offers over 70 undergraduate major programs. International Relations and Affairs, Computer Science, and Dentistry are popular areas of study. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.5 % Acceptance Rate 11.5% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $32,367 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,337
130	University of California-Los Angeles	1.5	8.97	1,320 – 1,540	14512	59063	#130 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA The University of California, Los Angeles is the second-oldest branch of the state school system. Its motto is “fiat lux,” or “let there be light.” Famous alumni have included Sean Astin, Francis Ford Coppola, Michael Morhaime, Jim Morrison, and Troy Aikman. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.5 % Acceptance Rate 9.0% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $14,512 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,063
131	University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill	1.5	15.34	1,350 – 1,520	10154	57057	#131 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the flagship of the state’s school system. Enrolling students in 1795, it’s also one of the oldest public schools in the United States. UNC became coeducational in 1877 and began admitting African-American graduate students in 1951. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.5 % Acceptance Rate 15.3% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $10,154 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,057
132	University of Virginia-Main Campus	1.5	16.81	1,420 – 1,540	18427	72359	#132 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA Thomas Jefferson founded The University of Virginia, and the school’s Board of Visitors also included James Monroe and James Madison. The school's well known for its secret societies and sport accomplishments. The Cavaliers, who wear orange and blue, have over 30 championship wins. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.5 % Acceptance Rate 16.8% SAT Score 1,420 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $18,427 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $72,359
133	University of Wisconsin-La Crosse	1.5	75.5	1,110 – 1,280	14712	49626	#133 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate University of Wisconsin-La Crosse La Crosse, WI Based in La Crosse, the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse accepted 76% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $25 to apply. Approximately 37% of students attending the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.5 % Acceptance Rate 75.5% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $14,712 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,626
134	Washington & Jefferson College	1.5	80.64	1,010 – 1,270	22702	52082	#134 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Washington & Jefferson College Washington, PA Washington & Jefferson College came about in 1865 when Washington College and Jefferson College, both founded in the early 1800s, merged. The 60-acre campus is home to McMillan Hall, which was built in 1793, and the school was featured in the Netflix show, “Mindhunter.” 74% of students graduate within six years. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.5 % Acceptance Rate 80.6% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $22,702 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,082
135	Wofford College	1.5	51.94	1,240 – 1,370	30481	52076	#135 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Wofford College Spartanburg, SC Wofford College has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and an impressive 91% first year retention rate. Many students receive institutional grants – 97% – averaging $36,914 each. Biology/Biological Sciences, General is a top undergraduate area of study. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.5 % Acceptance Rate 51.9% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $30,481 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,076
136	Allen College	1.6	100	1,040 – 1,210	0	65078	#136 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Allen College Waterloo, IA Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.6 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,078
137	Alliant International University-San Diego	1.6	0	--	0	47218	#137 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Alliant International University-San Diego San Diego, CA Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.6 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,218
138	Assumption University	1.6	82.98	990 – 1,180	29748	46029	#138 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Assumption University Worcester, MA Assumption University has a student-to-faculty ratio of 11 to 1 and a first year retention rate of 84%. It’s a NCAA Division II with football school and the Greyhounds compete in the Northeast 10 Conference. Wearing blue and white, they’re cheered on by Pierre the Greyhound. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.6 % Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 990 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $29,748 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,029
139	Biola University	1.6	74.35	1,170 – 1,370	34082	45752	#139 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Biola University La Mirada, CA Since 2017, Biola University has competed primarily in the Pacific West Conference. Athletes are known as the Eagles, and wear red, white, and black. Some popular sports include Basketball, Soccer, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.6 % Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $34,082 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,752
140	Gettysburg College	1.6	38.9	1,290 – 1,460	32769	57274	#140 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA Located in Gettysburg, Gettysburg College accepts 39% of applicants and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 97% of students attending Gettysburg College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.6 % Acceptance Rate 38.9% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $32,769 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,274
141	Hanover College	1.6	83.7	1,120 – 1,300	23683	42876	#141 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Hanover College Hanover, IN Hanover College is a private not-for-profit institution that offers up to Doctor's degrees. Students follow a four-one-four plan, which is two four-month semesters with a one-month term between. It’s the oldest private college in the state, having been founded in 1827. Hanover became coeducational in 1880. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.6 % Acceptance Rate 83.7% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $23,683 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,876
142	Holy Apostles College and Seminary	1.6	100	--	10117	63721	#142 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Holy Apostles College and Seminary Cromwell, CT Found in Cromwell, Holy Apostles College and Seminary accepts 100% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 0% of students at Holy Apostles College and Seminary currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.6 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,117 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
143	Houghton University	1.6	88.66	1,180 – 1,380	21274	36376	#143 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Houghton University Houghton, NY Located in Houghton, Houghton University accepted 89% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 98% of students at Houghton University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.6 % Acceptance Rate 88.7% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $21,274 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,376
144	Milligan University	1.6	72.29	1,120 – 1,280	21165	43168	#144 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Milligan University Milligan, TN Milligan University is a Christ-centered liberal arts school with a 355-acre campus. 100% of students receive grant aid, about $31,220 each. A NAIA Division II university, students can also receive athletic scholarships. Many opt to study Business Administration and Management, General. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.6 % Acceptance Rate 72.3% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $21,165 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,168
145	Mount Sinai Phillips School of Nursing	1.6	66.67	--	0	59213	#145 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Mount Sinai Phillips School of Nursing New York, NY Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.6 % Acceptance Rate 66.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
146	Northwestern College	1.6	80.36	1,040 – 1,280	26347	46731	#146 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Northwestern College Orange City, IA Many students - 620 to be exact - participate in sports at Northwestern College. They’re known as the Red Raiders and compete in the NAIA Division II Great Plains Athletic Conference. In the classroom, NWC has 39 majors and programs to choose from. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.6 % Acceptance Rate 80.4% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $26,347 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,731
147	Saint Mary's College	1.6	75.97	1,160 – 1,340	27865	53470	#147 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Saint Mary's College Notre Dame, IN Saint Mary’s College is a private Catholic liberal arts school for women. It’s somewhat selective and has a 20% yield. 88% of students stay on after they complete their first year and in the classroom, there’s a cozy 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular major. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.6 % Acceptance Rate 76.0% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $27,865 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,470
148	Siena College	1.6	69.02	1,140 – 1,380	32955	56526	#148 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Siena College Loudonville, NY Located in Loudonville, Siena College accepted 69% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. About 96% of students attending Siena College currently receive grant aid from the school. At Siena College, there is a 83% first year retention rate and around 73% of......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.6 % Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $32,955 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,526
149	Villanova University	1.6	26.98	1,410 – 1,510	37201	84905	#149 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Villanova University Villanova, PA Villanova University is the oldest Catholic university in Pennsylvania and the only Augustinian university in the country. The school has deep religious roots, and the administration is led by priests. Their motto is “Veritas, Unitas, Caritas” or “Truth, Unity, Charity.” Two famous alumni include Jill Biden and Howie Long. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.6 % Acceptance Rate 27.0% SAT Score 1,410 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $37,201 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $84,905
150	Allegheny College	1.7	54.57	1,190 – 1,370	26420	45603	#150 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Allegheny College Meadville, PA Found in Meadville, Allegheny College accepted 55% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students at Allegheny College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.7 % Acceptance Rate 54.6% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $26,420 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,603
151	Babson College	1.7	17.09	1,400 – 1,530	32019	91354	#151 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Babson College Wellesley, MA Babson College began as an all-male school in 1919, originally known as Babson Institute, and became coeducational in 1969. It has an astounding 95% first year retention rate and 90% four year graduation rate. The only available undergraduate major is Business Administration and Management, General....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.7 % Acceptance Rate 17.1% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $32,019 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $91,354
152	Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing	1.7	72.45	1,140 – 1,280	0	58378	#152 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing Saint Louis, MO Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.7 % Acceptance Rate 72.5% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,378
153	Dickinson College	1.7	42.09	1,330 – 1,460	38483	57110	#153 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Dickinson College Carlisle, PA Found in Carlisle, Dickinson College accepts 42% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 96% of students attending Dickinson College currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.7 % Acceptance Rate 42.1% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $38,483 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,110
154	Emory University	1.7	10.65	1,460 – 1,550	27303	74980	#154 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Emory University Atlanta, GA Emory University is a private, doctoral/research college. It has a 96% first year retention rate, 83% four year graduation rate, and 10 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. There are nine academic divisions, including the Emory College of Arts and Sciences, Laney Graduate School, and Rollins School of Public Health, among others. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.7 % Acceptance Rate 10.7% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $27,303 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,980
155	Endicott College	1.7	71.21	1,200 – 1,350	41394	57286	#155 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Endicott College Beverly, MA Located in Beverly, Endicott College accepts 71% of applicants. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 96% of students attending Endicott College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.7 % Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $41,394 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,286
156	Franciscan University of Steubenville	1.7	58.36	1,110 – 1,350	23086	42037	#156 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Franciscan University of Steubenville Steubenville, OH “Fortitude and Prudence” is the motto of the Franciscan University of Steubenville. Located along the Ohio River, the school has a first year retention rate of 87% and a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The Barons participate in the NCAA Division III without football Presidents' Athletic Conference. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.7 % Acceptance Rate 58.4% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $23,086 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,037
157	Gonzaga University	1.7	81.69	1,260 – 1,400	40117	66525	#157 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Gonzaga University Spokane, WA Named after the Jesuit Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, Gonzaga University sits on a 152-acre campus alongside the Spokane River. The school has a first year retention rate of 93%. 88% will graduate within six years. Part of the West Coast Conference, top sports include Basketball, Baseball, and Soccer. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.7 % Acceptance Rate 81.7% SAT Score 1,260 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $40,117 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,525
158	Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Science	1.7	45.74	1,010 – 1,110	17570	61177	#158 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Science Cincinnati, OH Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.7 % Acceptance Rate 45.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $17,570 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,177
159	Grinnell College	1.7	14.51	1,410 – 1,530	34363	49004	#159 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Grinnell College Grinnell, IA The most popular majors at Grinnell College include Computer Science, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Political Science and Government, and General. Part of the Midwest Conference and NCAA Division III with football, the Pioneers, wearing scarlet and black, have a wide variety of sports to choose from, such as......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.7 % Acceptance Rate 14.5% SAT Score 1,410 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $34,363 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,004
160	Gustavus Adolphus College	1.7	60.99	1,180 – 1,370	26094	51546	#160 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Gustavus Adolphus College Saint Peter, MN Psychology, General is the most popular major at Gustavus Adolphus College. A fairly selective school, it received 5,290 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 3,230 of them. The college has an 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 88% first year retention rate. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.7 % Acceptance Rate 61.0% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $26,094 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,546
161	Hobart William Smith Colleges	1.7	63.99	1,220 – 1,400	34170	62416	#161 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Hobart William Smith Colleges Geneva, NY Located in Geneva, Hobart William Smith Colleges accepted 64% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Hobart William Smith Colleges, there is a 86% first year retention......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.7 % Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $34,170 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,416
162	Ithaca College	1.7	69.01	1,240 – 1,390	35253	46305	#162 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Ithaca College Ithaca, NY Based in Ithaca, Ithaca College’s acceptance rate is 69%. They request $60 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Ithaca College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.7 % Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $35,253 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,305
163	Johns Hopkins University	1.7	6.44	1,520 – 1,580	26017	86306	#163 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD Johns Hopkins University was founded in 1876 and named for its first benefactor. The first research university in the country, its motto in Latin is “veritas vos liberabit,” or “the truth will set you free.” The Blue Jays men’s lacrosse team plays in the Big Ten Conference as an affiliate member and has over 40 national titles....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.7 % Acceptance Rate 6.4% SAT Score 1,520 – 1,580 Avg. Net Price $26,017 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $86,306
164	Marist University	1.7	56.51	1,200 – 1,360	42508	62546	#164 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Marist University Poughkeepsie, NY Located in Poughkeepsie, Marist University accepted 57% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 95% of students attending Marist University will receive grant aid from the school. At Marist University, there is a 86% first year retention......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.7 % Acceptance Rate 56.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $42,508 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,546
165	New England Institute of Technology	1.7	66.73	920 – 1,140	36947	44363	#165 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate New England Institute of Technology East Greenwich, RI Found in East Greenwich, New England Institute of Technology accepts 67% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 87% of students attending New England Institute of Technology will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.7 % Acceptance Rate 66.7% SAT Score 920 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $36,947 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,363
166	SUNY College at Geneseo	1.7	66.45	1,200 – 1,360	19115	51097	#166 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate SUNY College at Geneseo Geneseo, NY Located in Geneseo, SUNY College at Geneseo’s acceptance rate is 66%. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. Approximately 95% of students at SUNY College at Geneseo currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.7 % Acceptance Rate 66.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $19,115 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,097
167	Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences	1.8	69.32	1,110 – 1,310	0	67602	#167 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences Quincy, IL Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.8 % Acceptance Rate 69.3% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,602
168	Chatham University	1.8	61.96	1,080 – 1,320	31280	48709	#168 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Chatham University Pittsburgh, PA Chatham University is a private liberal arts college initially founded in 1869 as a college to empower women. Today, the campus is made up of 63% women and 36% men. Top majors among students include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Counseling Psychology, and Occupational Therapy/Therapist. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.8 % Acceptance Rate 62.0% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $31,280 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,709
169	Colorado School of Mines	1.8	60.69	1,330 – 1,480	29925	82950	#169 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Colorado School of Mines Golden, CO The programs offered at Colorado School of Mines are all focused on energy and environment, so all available majors are in STEM fields. The Orediggers are led on by their mascots Marvin the Miner and Blaster the Burro....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.8 % Acceptance Rate 60.7% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $29,925 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $82,950
170	DeSales University	1.8	77.09	1,100 – 1,270	31732	52721	#170 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate DeSales University Center Valley, PA A Catholic liberal arts school, DeSales University offers 57 degree programs—Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse being the most sought after. The school has a 12 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 83% first year retention rate, and 61% 4-year graduation rate. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.8 % Acceptance Rate 77.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $31,732 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,721
171	Drake University	1.8	63.85	1,170 – 1,350	29565	58233	#171 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Drake University Des Moines, IA Located in Des Moines, Drake University accepted 64% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.8 % Acceptance Rate 63.9% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $29,565 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,233
172	Loma Linda University	1.8	0	--	0	88185	#172 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Loma Linda University Loma Linda, CA Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.8 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $88,185
173	Nebraska Wesleyan University	1.8	79.82	1,110 – 1,290	21122	47667	#173 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln, NE Nebraska Wesleyan University is a private school, associated with the United Methodists. It has 44 available majors and programs – Biology/Biological Sciences, General is the most popular. Competing in the American Rivers Conference, the 538 Prairie Wolves wear black and gold. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.8 % Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $21,122 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,667
174	Point Loma Nazarene University	1.8	83.68	1,190 – 1,400	39696	54811	#174 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Point Loma Nazarene University San Diego, CA Point Loma Nazarene University was founded in 1902 as the Pacific Bible College, and underwent several name changes before arriving at its current moniker in 1998. There are currently 231 athletes and PLNU competes in the Pacific West Conference. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.8 % Acceptance Rate 83.7% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $39,696 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,811
175	The Catholic University of America	1.8	82.78	1,040 – 1,240	32705	63217	#175 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate The Catholic University of America Washington, DC Located in Washington, The Catholic University of America’s acceptance rate is 83%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 99% of students attending The Catholic University of America currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.8 % Acceptance Rate 82.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $32,705 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,217
176	Trinity University	1.8	25.92	1,360 – 1,500	32224	55224	#176 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Trinity University San Antonio, TX Trinity University is a private school affiliated with the Presbyterian Church. A whopping 100% of students receive institutional grants to help lower the cost of attendance, averaging $33,514 each. The school has produced entrepreneurs, athletes, actors, actresses, politicians, and more. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.8 % Acceptance Rate 25.9% SAT Score 1,360 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $32,224 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,224
177	University of Michigan-Ann Arbor	1.8	15.64	1,370 – 1,530	17574	73762	#177 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, was founded in 1817, making it the oldest institution of higher education in Michigan. The most commonly chosen major at UMich is Computer and Information Sciences, General. During the last admissions cycle, 47% of accepted students decide to attend. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.8 % Acceptance Rate 15.6% SAT Score 1,370 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $17,574 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $73,762
178	Bryan College of Health Sciences	1.9	67.37	1,010 – 1,180	25822	66305	#178 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Bryan College of Health Sciences Lincoln, NE Based in Lincoln, Bryan College of Health Sciences’s acceptance rate is 67%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 67% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.9 % Acceptance Rate 67.4% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $25,822 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,305
179	Bryn Mawr College	1.9	29.43	1,300 – 1,500	33221	53102	#179 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Bryn Mawr College Bryn Mawr, PA Bryn Mawr College is an extremely selective school. Part of the Seven Sisters College Consortium, it has a 92% first year retention rate and an 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. The school motto is “Veritatem Dilexi,” which is Latin for “I Delight in the Truth.” Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.9 % Acceptance Rate 29.4% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $33,221 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,102
180	Clarkson College	1.9	78.18	1,010 – 1,110	18289	62339	#180 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Clarkson College Omaha, NE Based in Omaha, Clarkson College’s acceptance rate is 78% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 65% of students attending Clarkson College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.9 % Acceptance Rate 78.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $18,289 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,339
181	Columbia University in the City of New York	1.9	3.99	1,510 – 1,570	22520	88535	#181 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY Columbia University was founded in 1754, making it the oldest institution of higher education in the state. A doctoral/research university, some top majors for students include Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other, and Computer Science....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.9 % Acceptance Rate 4.0% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $22,520 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $88,535
182	Concordia University-Nebraska	1.9	85.72	1,020 – 1,240	24158	44527	#182 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE Found in Seward, Concordia University-Nebraska accepts 86% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $26,584 each. The first year retention rate is 80%....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.9 % Acceptance Rate 85.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $24,158 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,527
183	Doane University	1.9	98.01	1,040 – 1,210	26364	46009	#183 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Doane University Crete, NE Located in Crete, Doane University accepts 98% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.9 % Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,364 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,009
184	Elmhurst University	1.9	73.64	1,020 – 1,280	24629	52803	#184 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Elmhurst University Elmhurst, IL Found in Elmhurst, Elmhurst University accepts 74% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.9 % Acceptance Rate 73.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $24,629 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,803
185	Franklin and Marshall College	1.9	28.19	1,330 – 1,470	43987	62544	#185 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Franklin and Marshall College Lancaster, PA Located in Lancaster, Franklin and Marshall College accepts 28% of applicants. They request $62 for undergraduate applications and . About 80% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.9 % Acceptance Rate 28.2% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,470 Avg. Net Price $43,987 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,544
186	Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus	1.9	14.07	1,370 – 1,530	15918	89432	#186 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Atlanta, GA Also referred to as Georgia Tech, the Georgia Institute of Technology was founded in 1885 as part of the Reconstruction plans post-Civil War. At first, it only provided degrees in Mechanical Engineering. By 1901, it also offered Chemical, Civil, and Electrical Engineering....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.9 % Acceptance Rate 14.1% SAT Score 1,370 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $15,918 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $89,432
187	Lawrence University	1.9	63.94	1,190 – 1,410	27161	40653	#187 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Lawrence University Appleton, WI Lawrence University, founded in 1847 as one of the nation’s first coeducational institutions, offers a rigorous liberal arts and sciences education alongside its world-renowned Conservatory of Music....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.9 % Acceptance Rate 63.9% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $27,161 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,653
188	Messiah University	1.9	78.97	1,130 – 1,360	29408	50192	#188 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Messiah University Mechanicsburg, PA Messiah University has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 89% first year retention rate. Originally known as the Messiah Bible School and Missionary Training House in 1909, the school became a college in 1951 and a university in 2020. Incoming students have to sign a Community Covenant. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.9 % Acceptance Rate 79.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $29,408 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,192
189	Saint Johns University	1.9	90.62	1,070 – 1,280	28504	59843	#189 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Saint Johns University Collegeville, MN Saint John’s University is an all-male school that has a partnership with the College of Saint Benedict, the women’s college. They share curriculum and access to resources. Saint John’s has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and a 86% first year retention rate. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.9 % Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $28,504 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,843
190	Saint Michael's College	1.9	84.51	1,160 – 1,320	27982	46898	#190 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Saint Michael's College Colchester, VT Saint Michael’s College has over 30 majors available to students, the most popular of which is Business Administration and Management, General. The college has a 10 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 80% first year retention rate, 71% 4-year graduation rate, and 100% of students receive institutional aid....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.9 % Acceptance Rate 84.5% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $27,982 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,898
191	St. Mary's College of Maryland	1.9	68.63	1,160 – 1,350	21071	52286	#191 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate St. Mary's College of Maryland St. Mary's City, MD Founded in 1840, St. Mary’s College of Maryland was originally known as St. Mary’s Female Seminary. It shares its campus with Historic St. Mary’s City, which was the state’s first colony and capital. A majority of students attending today are female, but the school has been co-educational since 1949. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.9 % Acceptance Rate 68.6% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $21,071 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,286
192	University of Miami	1.9	18.9	1,340 – 1,480	45397	61508	#192 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate University of Miami Coral Gables, FL The University of Miami is extremely selective and has a first year retention rate of 94%. With 183 available majors and programs, Law is a common choice. The school’s library system has over 4 million volumes, 4 million microforms, and 1.6 million electronic books. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.9 % Acceptance Rate 18.9% SAT Score 1,340 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $45,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,508
193	Wisconsin Lutheran College	1.9	78.16	1,130 – 1,340	24095	49095	#193 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Wisconsin Lutheran College Milwaukee, WI Found in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Lutheran College’s acceptance rate is 78% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 98% of students attending Wisconsin Lutheran College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.9 % Acceptance Rate 78.2% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $24,095 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,095
194	Yeshiva University	1.9	55.62	1,340 – 1,490	39681	60252	#194 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Yeshiva University New York, NY Yeshiva University has four undergraduate schools: Yeshiva College, Stern College for Women, Katz School of Science and Health, and Syms School of Business. The main campus is in Manhattan, but campuses, buildings, and facilities can also be found throughout other New York City boroughs and in Israel. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.9 % Acceptance Rate 55.6% SAT Score 1,340 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $39,681 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,252
195	Baldwin Wallace University	2	75.7	1,090 – 1,320	27991	44972	#195 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Baldwin Wallace University Berea, OH Baldwin Wallace University is a private liberal arts and sciences university found in 1845. The school boasts a 12 to 1 student to faculty ratio and 84% first year retention rate....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.0 % Acceptance Rate 75.7% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $27,991 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,972
196	Barnard College	2	8.84	1,460 – 1,550	26407	60411	#196 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Barnard College New York, NY Barnard College is a private women’s liberal arts college located on the banks of the Hudson River. It was founded in response to Columbia University not admitting women. Today, it’s part of the Seven Sisters, an association of women’s liberal arts colleges. Their motto is "Following the Way of Reason” in Greek. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.0 % Acceptance Rate 8.8% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $26,407 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,411
197	Boston University	2	11.11	1,430 – 1,530	24420	65655	#197 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Boston University Boston, MA Boston University got its start in 1839 in Vermont as the Newbury Biblical Institute. It moved to Boston in 1867. Today, the university is one of the largest employers in the city. Famous individuals associated with the school include Elie Wiesel, Martin Luther King Jr., William Howard Taft, and Howard Stern. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.0 % Acceptance Rate 11.1% SAT Score 1,430 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $24,420 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,655
198	Bushnell University	2	67.28	970 – 1,040	22907	43484	#198 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Bushnell University Eugene, OR Located in Eugene, Bushnell University’s acceptance rate is 67% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. They are given $20,820 on average. The first year retention rate is 76%....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.0 % Acceptance Rate 67.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $22,907 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,484
199	California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo	2	31.32	1,230 – 1,420	17453	72358	#199 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA Also known as Cal Poly, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is one of two polytechnics in the school system. The university’s motto is “Discere Faciendo,” which is Latin for “Learn by Doing.” Cal Poly participates in the NCAA Division I-FCS Big Sky Conference. Known as the Mustangs, they wear green and gold. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.0 % Acceptance Rate 31.3% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $17,453 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $72,358
200	Carroll College	2	70.93	1,070 – 1,290	25575	43507	#200 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Carroll College Helena, MT Though the school seal features two lions, Carroll College’s mascot is actually a St. Bernard named Halo. Student athletes compete as the Fighting Saints in Football, Basketball, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), among others....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.0 % Acceptance Rate 70.9% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $25,575 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,507
201	Clarkson University	2	77.36	1,210 – 1,400	32406	76970	#201 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Clarkson University Potsdam, NY Found in Potsdam, Clarkson University’s acceptance rate is 77% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Clarkson University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.0 % Acceptance Rate 77.4% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $32,406 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $76,970
202	Elon University	2	66.35	1,140 – 1,290	44440	58082	#202 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Elon University Elon, NC Found in Elon, Elon University’s acceptance rate is 66% and requires $60 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. About 77% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.0 % Acceptance Rate 66.4% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $44,440 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,082
203	Emerson College	2	51.31	1,290 – 1,430	53432	42799	#203 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Emerson College Boston, MA Based in Boston, Emerson College accepts 51% of applicants and requests $65 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 76% of students attending Emerson College currently receive institutional grant aid. They receive $26,068 on average. The first year retention rate is 87%....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.0 % Acceptance Rate 51.3% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $53,432 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,799
204	Illinois Institute of Technology	2	54.93	1,200 – 1,440	24796	70803	#204 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago, IL Located in Chicago, Illinois Institute of Technology accepted 55% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $100 for graduate applications. About 100% of students attending Illinois Institute of Technology currently receive grant aid from the......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.0 % Acceptance Rate 54.9% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $24,796 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $70,803
205	James Madison University	2	71.52	1,180 – 1,340	18856	57438	#205 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA Found in Harrisonburg, James Madison University accepts 72% of applicants and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 27% of students at James Madison University currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 92% and 66% of students......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.0 % Acceptance Rate 71.5% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $18,856 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,438
206	Logan University	2	64.29	910 – 1,110	21455	42378	#206 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Logan University Chesterfield, MO Located in Chesterfield, Logan University accepted 64% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 44% of students attending Logan University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.0 % Acceptance Rate 64.3% SAT Score 910 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,455 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,378
207	Loyola University Maryland	2	75.49	1,220 – 1,390	32846	64453	#207 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Loyola University Maryland Baltimore, MD Located in Baltimore, Loyola University Maryland accepted 75% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $60 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.0 % Acceptance Rate 75.5% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $32,846 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,453
208	Muhlenberg College	2	71.99	1,280 – 1,430	34739	53265	#208 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Muhlenberg College Allentown, PA In addition to an 82-acre campus, Muhlenberg College also maintains nearby 60-acre Graver Arboretum and 40-acre Raker Wildlife Preserve. Most of their programs focus on liberal arts and pre-professional education – English Language and Literature, General is a popular area of study....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.0 % Acceptance Rate 72.0% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $34,739 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,265
209	Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health	2	73.41	1,080 – 1,210	21634	61249	#209 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health Omaha, NE Based in Omaha, Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health’s acceptance rate is 73%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 94% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 86% of students decide to stay at Nebraska Methodist College of......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.0 % Acceptance Rate 73.4% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,634 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,249
210	Santa Clara University	2	48	1,370 – 1,490	53883	91198	#210 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA Opened in 1851, Santa Clara University is the oldest operating institution of higher education in California. A NCAA Division I without football school, athletes are known as the Broncos and compete in the West Coast Conference. Former Broncos have gone onto play in the NBA, NFL, and MLB....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.0 % Acceptance Rate 48.0% SAT Score 1,370 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $53,883 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $91,198
211	Seton Hall University	2	73.26	1,230 – 1,400	33896	60291	#211 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ Based in South Orange, Seton Hall University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.0 % Acceptance Rate 73.3% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $33,896 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,291
212	University of California-San Diego	2	26.71	1,290 – 1,490	14047	65669	#212 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA The southernmost campus of the University of California system, the San Diego campus is located close to the Pacific Ocean. The school offers over 160 undergraduate programs and nearly 20 organized research units. It also hosts the region’s only academic Health System. San Diego has a 94% first year retention rate. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.0 % Acceptance Rate 26.7% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $14,047 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,669
213	University of San Diego	2	52.38	1,210 – 1,390	37918	64995	#213 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate University of San Diego San Diego, CA Found in San Diego, the University of San Diego’s acceptance rate is 52%. They charge $55 for undergraduate applications and $45 for graduate applications. About 84% of students attending the University of San Diego currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.0 % Acceptance Rate 52.4% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $37,918 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,995
214	Walsh College	2	0	--	0	64114	#214 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Walsh College Troy, MI Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.0 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,114
215	American Jewish University	2.1	96	980 – 1,100	0	63721	#215 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate American Jewish University Los Angeles, CA Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.1 % Acceptance Rate 96.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
216	Bennington College	2.1	44.53	1,320 – 1,420	34220	24711	#216 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Bennington College Bennington, VT Bennington College, sitting on 440 acres, was originally a women’s college when it was founded in 1932 and became coeducational in 1969. Today, the school is still predominantly female (75% of undergraduates are women). Of attending students, 100% receive grant aid — $53,064 on average. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.1 % Acceptance Rate 44.5% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $34,220 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,711
217	Franklin College	2.1	69.8	1,060 – 1,240	24189	45635	#217 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Franklin College Franklin, IN Located in Franklin, Franklin College’s acceptance rate is 70%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Franklin College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.1 % Acceptance Rate 69.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $24,189 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,635
218	Lake Forest College	2.1	56.81	1,240 – 1,410	31225	51324	#218 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Lake Forest College Lake Forest, IL A liberal arts college, Lake Forest College is located just a half mile from Lake Michigan and 30 miles north of Chicago. With over 30 majors available, many students choose to major in Business/Commerce, General, followed by Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Speech......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.1 % Acceptance Rate 56.8% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $31,225 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,324
219	Mount Carmel College of Nursing	2.1	84.29	930 – 1,080	10065	68161	#219 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Mount Carmel College of Nursing Columbus, OH Found in Columbus, Mount Carmel College of Nursing accepts 84% of applicants. They charge $30 for undergraduate applications. About 50% of students at Mount Carmel College of Nursing will receive grant aid from the school. At Mount Carmel College of Nursing, there is a 81% first year retention rate and 58% of students will......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.1 % Acceptance Rate 84.3% SAT Score 930 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $10,065 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,161
220	New York University	2.1	9.23	1,490 – 1,560	30325	64543	#220 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate New York University New York, NY Often called NYU, you can find New York University in the heart of Manhattan. Management Science is the most selected major among students. The school has produced a number of famous alumni including Martin Scorsese, Jack Dorsey, Robert Muller III, and Alec Baldwin. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.1 % Acceptance Rate 9.2% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $30,325 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,543
221	Pacific Lutheran University	2.1	78.02	1,050 – 1,270	22299	52212	#221 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA Pacific Lutheran University’s motto is “Education for Lives of Thoughtful Inquiry, Service, Leadership, and Care.” Many students study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General. The school opened in 1894, where tuition was $1 per week....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.1 % Acceptance Rate 78.0% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $22,299 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,212
222	Providence College	2.1	50.89	1,270 – 1,400	48618	69326	#222 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Providence College Providence, RI Providence College was founded in 1917 and was also a founding member of the original Big East Conference. The athletes are cheered on by Friar Dom and Huxley the Dalmatian. Providence offers 2 majors and programs, and many go to study Business Administration and Management, General. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.1 % Acceptance Rate 50.9% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $48,618 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,326
223	Saint Mary's University of Minnesota	2.1	92.78	1,080 – 1,310	22032	54549	#223 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Winona, MN Found in Winona, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Saint Mary's University of Minnesota currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.1 % Acceptance Rate 92.8% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $22,032 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,549
224	Simpson College	2.1	86.22	1,400 – 1,460	23282	49946	#224 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Simpson College Indianola, IA Simpson College is non selective. 100% receive grant aid, $37,896 on average. Attending students enjoy an 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and many go on to major in Health and Wellness, General....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.1 % Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $23,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,946
225	University of New Hampshire at Manchester	2.1	80.87	980 – 1,240	9760	53671	#225 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate University of New Hampshire at Manchester Manchester, NH The University of New Hampshire at Manchester has programs that focus on urban issues. Two popular majors include Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business/Commerce, and General. According to the UNH Manchester website, it has a 94% placement rate for graduates....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.1 % Acceptance Rate 80.9% SAT Score 980 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $9,760 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,671
226	University of New Hampshire-Main Campus	2.1	88.16	1,110 – 1,340	24999	53671	#226 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, NH Found in Durham, the University of New Hampshire-Main Campus’s acceptance rate is 88% and charges $65 for undergraduate applications. About 96% of students attending the University of New Hampshire-Main Campus will receive grant aid from the school. At the University of New Hampshire-Main Campus, there is a 87% first year......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.1 % Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $24,999 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,671
227	Washington University in St Louis	2.1	12.06	1,480 – 1,560	22408	78073	#227 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Washington University in St Louis St. Louis, MO Washington University in St. Louis was named after George Washington and founded in 1853. A private research university, the school received 33,000 applications and accepted just 3,950. Commonly chosen majors are Business Statistics, Computer Science, and Law....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.1 % Acceptance Rate 12.1% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $22,408 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,073
228	Willamette University	2.1	77.09	1,270 – 1,450	29421	38932	#228 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Willamette University Salem, OR Willamette University is the oldest college in the Western United States, having opened in 1842. It has an 87% first year retention rate, 13 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and 76% six year graduation rate. Willamette offers 34 programs, and many study Law, Business Administration and Management, and General. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.1 % Acceptance Rate 77.1% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $29,421 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,932
229	Bethel University	2.2	87.8	1,120 – 1,310	31738	55145	#229 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Bethel University Saint Paul, MN At Bethel University, 27% of accepted students will decide to attend. Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are two popular undergraduate majors. The school has an 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 86% first year retention rate. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.2 % Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $31,738 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,145
230	Carroll University	2.2	66.84	1,070 – 1,280	27031	54456	#230 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Carroll University Waukesha, WI Located in Waukesha, Carroll University’s acceptance rate is 67%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 94% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.2 % Acceptance Rate 66.8% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $27,031 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,456
231	Cleveland Institute of Music	2.2	47.31	--	29683	20170	#231 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Cleveland Institute of Music Cleveland, OH Based in Cleveland, Cleveland Institute of Music accepts 47% of applicants. They charge $125 for undergraduate applications and $125 for graduate applications. About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 90% and......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.2 % Acceptance Rate 47.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $29,683 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $20,170
232	Nazareth University	2.2	74.72	1,090 – 1,340	30785	47717	#232 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Nazareth University Rochester, NY Based in Rochester, Nazareth University accepts 75% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 95% of students at Nazareth University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.2 % Acceptance Rate 74.7% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $30,785 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,717
233	Occidental College	2.2	44.17	1,390 – 1,520	48400	52209	#233 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Occidental College Los Angeles, CA Occidental College is extremely close to Hollywood, so a number of movies and television shows have been filmed on its campus. Some examples include Clueless, Arrested Development, The Good Place, and Star Trek III: the Search for Spock....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.2 % Acceptance Rate 44.2% SAT Score 1,390 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $48,400 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,209
234	State University of New York at Cortland	2.2	59.79	1,100 – 1,250	19847	46535	#234 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate State University of New York at Cortland Cortland, NY Based in Cortland, State University of New York at Cortland accepts 60% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. Approximately 50% of students at State University of New York at Cortland will receive grant aid from the school. 81% of students decide to stay at State University of New York at Cortland after......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.2 % Acceptance Rate 59.8% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $19,847 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,535
235	University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences	2.2	0	--	0	66491	#235 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Little Rock, AR Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.2 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,491
236	University of Colorado Colorado Springs	2.2	97.35	1,020 – 1,230	16942	45766	#236 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate University of Colorado Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO Located in Colorado Springs, the University of Colorado Colorado Springs accepted 97% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $50 to apply. Approximately 73% of students at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs currently receive institutional grant aid to make......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.2 % Acceptance Rate 97.4% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $16,942 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,766
237	University of Maryland-College Park	2.2	44.79	1,410 – 1,540	16581	67785	#237 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD University of Maryland, the state's flagship university, is home to six libraries, the ANSC campus farm, and the UMD golf course. Often called a Public Ivy, it offers an education comparable to Ivy League schools and has extremely high research activity. Computer Science is the most popular undergraduate major. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.2 % Acceptance Rate 44.8% SAT Score 1,410 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $16,581 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,785
238	University of Puget Sound	2.2	72.25	1,200 – 1,390	43188	46802	#238 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA Found in Tacoma, the University of Puget Sound’s acceptance rate is 72%. Undergraduates have to pay $65 to apply. About 98% of students at the University of Puget Sound will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.2 % Acceptance Rate 72.3% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $43,188 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,802
239	University of Rochester	2.2	40.08	1,410 – 1,530	40462	68333	#239 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate University of Rochester Rochester, NY The University of Rochester was founded in 1850 and is tucked in the bends of the Genesee River. Alumni and faculty have won Nobel Prizes, Grammy Awards, Pulitzer Prizes, and more. The school has an 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 91% first year retention rate, and 89% six year graduation rate. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.2 % Acceptance Rate 40.1% SAT Score 1,410 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $40,462 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,333
240	University of Wisconsin-River Falls	2.2	81.72	1,010 – 1,240	14769	46524	#240 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate University of Wisconsin-River Falls River Falls, WI University of Wisconsin, River Falls, opened as the River Falls State Normal School in 1874. In 1971, it joined the state university system. The oldest building on campus, South Hall, dates back to 1898 and is named on the National Register of Historic Places. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.2 % Acceptance Rate 81.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $14,769 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,524
241	Washington College	2.2	56.89	1,160 – 1,400	29830	48763	#241 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Washington College Chestertown, MD The Washington College dates back to 1723 when it began as the Kent County Free School, making it the 10th oldest college in the United States. It was also the first college chartered after the American Revolution, and George Washington was heavily involved in the founding. The school received its current name in 1782. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.2 % Acceptance Rate 56.9% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $29,830 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,763
242	Washington and Lee University	2.2	13.97	1,450 – 1,530	23055	76516	#242 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA Originally known as the Augusta Academy and established in 1749, it would later be named after George Washington and Robert E. Lee, the latter of which was the president of the school for five years....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.2 % Acceptance Rate 14.0% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $23,055 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $76,516
243	Westminster University	2.2	66.57	1,130 – 1,340	26844	52994	#243 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Westminster University Salt Lake City, UT Westminster College became Westminster University in 2023. Over 50 Olympians have studied at the school. During the 2014 Olympics, 23 Westminster students were part of Team USA – 18 in 2018. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most sought after program at the school. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.2 % Acceptance Rate 66.6% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $26,844 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,994
244	Bellin College	2.3	97.18	1,010 – 1,180	37954	72118	#244 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Bellin College Green Bay, WI Located in Green Bay, Bellin College accepts 97% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 98% of students attending Bellin College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.3 % Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $37,954 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $72,118
245	Brigham Young University-Idaho	2.3	95.75	1,010 – 1,230	8528	40447	#245 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Brigham Young University-Idaho Rexburg, ID Based in Rexburg, Brigham Young University-Idaho accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 39% of students attending Brigham Young University-Idaho will receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.3 % Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $8,528 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,447
246	California Lutheran University	2.3	75.67	1,160 – 1,350	32774	54981	#246 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA Located in Thousand Oaks, California Lutheran University’s acceptance rate is 76% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.3 % Acceptance Rate 75.7% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $32,774 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,981
247	Claremont McKenna College	2.3	9.59	1,470 – 1,560	33895	87603	#247 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Claremont McKenna College Claremont, CA Claremont McKenna College, a private liberal arts school, was founded as a men’s college in 1946. It became co-educational in 1976. The most commonly chosen major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. With an 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 98% of students will stay after their freshman year. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.3 % Acceptance Rate 9.6% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $33,895 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $87,603
248	Clark University	2.3	39.54	1,310 – 1,460	33865	49022	#248 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Clark University Worcester, MA Found in Worcester, Clark University’s acceptance rate is 40%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 99% of students at Clark University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 86% of students decide to stay at Clark......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.3 % Acceptance Rate 39.5% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $33,865 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,022
249	Connecticut College	2.3	37.04	1,360 – 1,490	45700	49165	#249 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Connecticut College New London, CT Found in New London, Connecticut College accepted 37% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 90%....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.3 % Acceptance Rate 37.0% SAT Score 1,360 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $45,700 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,165
250	Drew University	2.3	67.83	1,110 – 1,350	28425	47562	#250 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Drew University Madison, NJ Based in Madison, Drew University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications. About 97% of students attending Drew University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 88% of students continued their studies......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.3 % Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $28,425 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,562
251	Georgian Court University	2.3	78.84	1,050 – 1,260	20457	44627	#251 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Georgian Court University Lakewood, NJ Based in Lakewood, Georgian Court University accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 91% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.3 % Acceptance Rate 78.8% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $20,457 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,627
252	Grace College and Theological Seminary	2.3	82.15	1,030 – 1,230	21065	41463	#252 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Grace College and Theological Seminary Winona Lake, IN Grace College and Theological Seminary was founded in 1948, though it has roots going back to 1937. Affiliated with the Charis Fellowship, the school’s motto is “To know Christ and to make Him known.” On campus, 77% of freshmen return for their sophomore year, and 66% graduate within six years. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.3 % Acceptance Rate 82.2% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $21,065 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,463
253	New York School of Interior Design	2.3	62.89	1,050 – 1,280	46633	37810	#253 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate New York School of Interior Design New York, NY Based in New York, New York School of Interior Design accepts 63% of applicants and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. About 10% of students attending New York School of Interior Design currently receive grant aid from the school. At New York School of Interior Design, there is a 100% first year retention rate and......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.3 % Acceptance Rate 62.9% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $46,633 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,810
254	Nova Southeastern University	2.3	73.21	1,030 – 1,310	31858	58153	#254 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL Based in Fort Lauderdale, Nova Southeastern University accepts 73% of applicants. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Nova Southeastern University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.3 % Acceptance Rate 73.2% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $31,858 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,153
255	Rhodes College	2.3	50.35	1,260 – 1,450	31037	48898	#255 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Rhodes College Memphis, TN Getting its start in the mid-1830’s with the Montgomery Academy, Rhodes College is primarily composed of undergraduates. “Truth, Loyalty, Service” is the motto of Rhodes. Red and black are the colors for the Lynx sports teams, who compete in events such as Football, Basketball, and Lacrosse....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.3 % Acceptance Rate 50.4% SAT Score 1,260 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $31,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,898
256	Saint Norbert College	2.3	85.74	1,080 – 1,310	27880	49775	#256 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Saint Norbert College De Pere, WI Roman Catholic and Norbertine, St. Norbert College’s motto is “Docere Verbo et Exemplo,” which translates to “To teach by word and example.” It awards 100% of students with institutional grants and has an 84% first year retention rate. 69% graduate in four years, 72% in six. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.3 % Acceptance Rate 85.7% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $27,880 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,775
257	Transylvania University	2.3	86.55	1,180 – 1,380	25442	40447	#257 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Transylvania University Lexington, KY It may come as no surprise, but Transylvania University’s mascot is a bat – and their school color is crimson. Halloween is a big deal at the school, featuring a week-long celebration. It ends with Pumpkinmania, where the steps of a campus building are lined with carved pumpkins....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.3 % Acceptance Rate 86.6% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $25,442 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,447
258	University of California-Irvine	2.3	28.57	1,240 – 1,440	15889	56210	#258 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA The University of California, Irvine offers over 85 undergraduate majors, with many choosing Computer Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. Part of the Big West Conference, over 50 Anteaters have competed in the Olympics and brought home more than 30 medals. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.3 % Acceptance Rate 28.6% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $15,889 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,210
259	University of Redlands	2.3	82.71	1,110 – 1,350	28482	61686	#259 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate University of Redlands Redlands, CA 84% of students return to the University of Redlands after completing their first year. 66% go on to graduate within six years. There are 65 programs available, but Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular by far. The Bulldogs are cheered on by George Willis, a live bulldog. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.3 % Acceptance Rate 82.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $28,482 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,686
260	University of Vermont	2.3	65.3	1,320 – 1,440	20084	48164	#260 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate University of Vermont Burlington, VT Based in Burlington, the University of Vermont accepts 65% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $55 to apply. Approximately 93% of students attending the University of Vermont currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.3 % Acceptance Rate 65.3% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $20,084 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,164
261	Bradley University	2.4	76.76	1,120 – 1,330	23787	59114	#261 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Bradley University Peoria, IL Found in Peoria, Bradley University’s acceptance rate is 77%. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Bradley University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 83% and its four year graduation......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.4 % Acceptance Rate 76.8% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $23,787 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,114
262	Cleveland Institute of Art	2.4	61.35	1,050 – 1,310	30837	33148	#262 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Cleveland Institute of Art Cleveland, OH Based in Cleveland, Cleveland Institute of Art accepts 61% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. About 100% of students attending Cleveland Institute of Art will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.4 % Acceptance Rate 61.4% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $30,837 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,148
263	Earlham College	2.4	73.11	1,130 – 1,340	27107	35430	#263 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Earlham College Richmond, IN Founded in 1847, Earlham College is a liberal arts and sciences institution shaped by the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). They charge unknown for applications and have a student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1. Many students participate in Earlham’s study abroad program. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.4 % Acceptance Rate 73.1% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $27,107 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,430
264	Elizabethtown College	2.4	77.87	1,110 – 1,320	27760	54833	#264 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Elizabethtown College Elizabethtown, PA Although Elizabethtown College has “College” in its name, it grants up to Doctor's degrees. With 19 academic departments and 62 areas of study to choose from, in-demand programs include Business Administration and Management, General, Occupational Therapy/Therapist, and Behavioral Sciences....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.4 % Acceptance Rate 77.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $27,760 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,833
265	Milwaukee School of Engineering	2.4	58.93	1,180 – 1,380	25669	75114	#265 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Milwaukee School of Engineering Milwaukee, WI Found in Milwaukee, Milwaukee School of Engineering’s acceptance rate is 59% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Milwaukee School of Engineering will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 84%....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.4 % Acceptance Rate 58.9% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $25,669 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $75,114
266	Morningside University	2.4	71.04	710 – 1,110	24437	47687	#266 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Morningside University Sioux City, IA Located in Sioux City, Morningside University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Morningside University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.4 % Acceptance Rate 71.0% SAT Score 710 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $24,437 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,687
267	National Louis University	2.4	95.05	850 – 930	13150	43562	#267 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate National Louis University Chicago, IL Located in Chicago, National Louis University accepts 95% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 18% of students attending National Louis University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 50% and 23% of students will graduate in four years. The top three......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.4 % Acceptance Rate 95.1% SAT Score 850 – 930 Avg. Net Price $13,150 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,562
268	Regis University	2.4	86.46	1,110 – 1,340	21618	64557	#268 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Regis University Denver, CO Regis University was originally in Las Vegas, Nevada, when it opened in 1877, with the apt name of Las Vegas College. It moved only 10 years later, and received its current name in 1991....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.4 % Acceptance Rate 86.5% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $21,618 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,557
269	Seattle University	2.4	76.92	1,200 – 1,430	36948	64656	#269 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Seattle University Seattle, WA Based in Seattle, Seattle University accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. About 98% of students attending Seattle University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.4 % Acceptance Rate 76.9% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $36,948 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,656
270	Skidmore College	2.4	21.05	1,360 – 1,480	31187	46923	#270 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Skidmore College Saratoga Springs, NY Skidmore College is an extremely school – it received 11,900 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted just 2,500 of them. Skidmore offers up to Bachelor's degrees, with many students majoring in Business/Commerce, General. It also has a 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.4 % Acceptance Rate 21.1% SAT Score 1,360 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $31,187 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,923
271	The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art	2.4	20.71	1,300 – 1,510	26283	39707	#271 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art New York, NY The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, also known as Cooper Union, is a private engineering and technology school. Offering only a few majors including Fine/Studio Arts, Engineering Studies, and Architecture, the school also boasts a high first year retention rate of 92% and has a 8 to 1 student to faculty......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.4 % Acceptance Rate 20.7% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $26,283 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,707
272	The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio	2.4	80	--	0	73887	#272 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio San Antonio, TX Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.4 % Acceptance Rate 80.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $73,887
273	The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston	2.4	0	--	0	82535	#273 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Galveston, TX Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.4 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $82,535
274	University of Massachusetts Global	2.4	92.86	--	30523	55438	#274 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate University of Massachusetts Global Aliso Viejo, CA Located in Aliso Viejo, the University of Massachusetts Global accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 31% of students at the University of Massachusetts Global will receive......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.4 % Acceptance Rate 92.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $30,523 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,438
275	University of Mobile	2.4	77.89	1,110 – 1,310	22382	37411	#275 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate University of Mobile Mobile, AL Based in Mobile, the University of Mobile accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 65% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.4 % Acceptance Rate 77.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $22,382 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,411
276	University of Wisconsin-Platteville	2.4	89.38	1,080 – 1,310	16266	54825	#276 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate University of Wisconsin-Platteville Platteville, WI Located in Platteville, the University of Wisconsin-Platteville accepted 89% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 72% of students at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.4 % Acceptance Rate 89.4% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $16,266 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,825
277	Wartburg College	2.4	75.84	1,070 – 1,280	24031	48795	#277 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Wartburg College Waverly, IA Business/Commerce, General, Elementary Education and Teaching, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General are popular majors at Wartburg College, whose motto is “Experience more.” The school was founded in 1852, and it moved several times between Illinois and Iowa....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.4 % Acceptance Rate 75.8% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $24,031 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,795
278	Brandeis University	2.5	40.5	1,400 – 1,520	43550	52967	#278 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Brandeis University Waltham, MA Brandeis University is named for Louis Brandeis, a former Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Students and athletes are appropriately named, going by the Judges. Their mascots are The Judge and Ollie the Owl....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.5 % Acceptance Rate 40.5% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $43,550 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,967
279	Centre College	2.5	54.36	1,210 – 1,440	23860	50073	#279 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Centre College Danville, KY Centre College’s motto is “Doctrina Lux Mentis,” or “Learning is the Light of the Mind.” Offering up to Bachelor's degrees, the school has 26 degree programs, with Economics, Other being the most sought after. Centre also has a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.5 % Acceptance Rate 54.4% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $23,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,073
280	Chapman University	2.5	65.43	1,280 – 1,430	47902	58080	#280 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Chapman University Orange, CA A fairly selective school, Chapman University received 15,600 applications during the last admissions cycle. It opened as the Hesperian College in 1861, within the same hour of Abraham Lincoln’s presidential inauguration. Chapman’s students tend to stay on after their freshman year – it has a 92% first year retention rate. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.5 % Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $47,902 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,080
281	Concordia University-Chicago	2.5	92.79	1,000 – 1,200	19073	44405	#281 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Concordia University-Chicago River Forest, IL Found in River Forest, Concordia University-Chicago accepts 93% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 95% of students at Concordia University-Chicago currently receive grant aid from the school. At Concordia University-Chicago, there is a 61% first year retention rate and a 33% four......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.5 % Acceptance Rate 92.8% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $19,073 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,405
282	Hampshire College	2.5	75.28	1,160 – 1,350	27895	22195	#282 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Hampshire College Amherst, MA Students at Hampshire College follow an alternative curriculum. Instead of an emphasis on GPAs and curriculum, the school places more focus on portfolios, evaluations, and progressive education. 100% of students receive grant aid, averaging about $46,145 each. Alumni include Jon Krakauer, Ken Burns, and Lupita Nyong’o. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.5 % Acceptance Rate 75.3% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $27,895 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $22,195
283	Haverford College	2.5	12.37	1,460 – 1,550	26535	53353	#283 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Haverford College Haverford, PA Haverford College is a liberal arts school founded in 1833 by the Religious Society of Friends, also known as Quakers. It’s part of the Tri-College Consortium, so students can attend classes at nearby schools: Bryn Mawr and Swarthmore....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.5 % Acceptance Rate 12.4% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $26,535 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,353
284	La Salle University	2.5	96.59	1,050 – 1,270	18069	53701	#284 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate La Salle University Philadelphia, PA Located in Philadelphia, La Salle University accepted 97% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 98% of students at La Salle University currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.5 % Acceptance Rate 96.6% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $18,069 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,701
285	North Dakota State University	2.5	94.96	1,010 – 1,210	15596	54312	#285 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate North Dakota State University Fargo, ND Located in Fargo, North Dakota State University accepts 95% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 72% of students attending North Dakota State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.5 % Acceptance Rate 95.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $15,596 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,312
286	Roanoke College	2.5	83.06	1,110 – 1,320	26044	45330	#286 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Roanoke College Salem, VA Found in Salem, Roanoke College accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students attending Roanoke College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.5 % Acceptance Rate 83.1% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $26,044 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,330
287	Smith College	2.5	21	1,430 – 1,540	27305	45731	#287 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Smith College Northampton, MA Located just west of the Connecticut River, Smith College is among the largest women’s colleges in the US. It doesn’t cost anything to apply as an undergraduate. Students enjoy a cozy 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and a 94% first year retention rate. Notable alumni include Julia Child, Gloria Steinman, and Sylvia Plath. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.5 % Acceptance Rate 21.0% SAT Score 1,430 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $27,305 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,731
288	The Master's University and Seminary	2.5	84.02	1,020 – 1,260	37919	41665	#288 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate The Master's University and Seminary Santa Clarita, CA The Master’s University was opened as the Los Angeles Baptist College and Seminary in 1927. In 1985, it changed its name to The Master’s College to reflect its switch interdenominational religious affiliation. It became a university in 2016....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.5 % Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $37,919 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,665
289	Union Adventist University	2.5	100	980 – 1,170	24844	43853	#289 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Union Adventist University Lincoln, NE Located in Lincoln, Union Adventist University accepts 100% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Union Adventist University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.5 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $24,844 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,853
290	Calvin University	2.6	70.91	1,110 – 1,340	25231	48039	#290 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Calvin University Grand Rapids, MI Found in Grand Rapids, Calvin University accepts 71% of applicants and requires $35 for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.6 % Acceptance Rate 70.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $25,231 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,039
291	College of the Holy Cross	2.6	17.61	1,260 – 1,420	36014	69984	#291 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA The College of the Holy Cross is the oldest Catholic college in New England, and today it’s part of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities. The school has a 95% first year retention rate, and an impressive 89% four-year graduation rate. Athletes are known as the Crusaders and wear royal purple and white. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.6 % Acceptance Rate 17.6% SAT Score 1,260 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $36,014 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,984
292	Kenyon College	2.6	31.03	1,380 – 1,490	46859	46627	#292 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Kenyon College Gambier, OH Kenyon College has produced Rhodes Scholars, Truman Scholarship winners, Fulbright recipients, and Marshall Scholarship winners. Famous alumni include Rutherford B. Hayes, Paul Newman, and Bill Watterson. The school is extremely selective and has a 92% first year retention rate. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.6 % Acceptance Rate 31.0% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $46,859 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,627
293	Manhattan School of Music	2.6	40.78	--	51767	18815	#293 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Manhattan School of Music New York, NY Found in New York, Manhattan School of Music’s acceptance rate is 41% and requires $125 for undergraduate applications and $125 for graduate applications. About 87% of students attending Manhattan School of Music currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.6 % Acceptance Rate 40.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $51,767 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $18,815
294	McDaniel College	2.6	77.93	1,060 – 1,250	24497	47879	#294 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate McDaniel College Westminster, MD McDaniel College, originally founded in 1867 as Western Maryland College, is a private liberal arts school. 100% of students who attend receive grant aid, $40,721 on average. With a 13 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 58 will graduate in 4 years....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.6 % Acceptance Rate 77.9% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $24,497 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,879
295	Montclair State University	2.6	87.89	910 – 1,210	17669	47944	#295 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Montclair State University Montclair, NJ Found in Montclair, Montclair State University accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. About 59% of students attending Montclair State University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.6 % Acceptance Rate 87.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $17,669 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,944
296	Rhode Island School of Design	2.6	18.66	1,400 – 1,530	43492	45932	#296 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Rhode Island School of Design Providence, RI The Rhode Island School of Design was founded to expand access to design education to women. Today, 74% of the undergraduate class consists of women. The main 123-acre campus is located on the Providence River, but many buildings and facilities, including the library, can now be found downtown. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.6 % Acceptance Rate 18.7% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $43,492 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,932
297	Roger Williams University	2.6	87.71	1,150 – 1,320	38779	53845	#297 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Roger Williams University Bristol, RI Found in Bristol, Roger Williams University’s acceptance rate is 88%. Undergraduates have to send in $55 to apply. About 100% of students attending Roger Williams University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.6 % Acceptance Rate 87.7% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $38,779 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,845
298	Roseman University of Health Sciences	2.6	0	--	0	96993	#298 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Roseman University of Health Sciences Henderson, NV Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.6 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $96,993
299	Sarah Lawrence College	2.6	61.73	1,270 – 1,430	43629	34251	#299 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Sarah Lawrence College Bronxville, NY Found in Bronxville, Sarah Lawrence College accepted 62% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 90% of students attending Sarah Lawrence College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.6 % Acceptance Rate 61.7% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $43,629 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,251
300	Unity Environmental University	2.6	81.8	--	18454	31698	#300 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Unity Environmental University New Gloucester, ME Located in New Gloucester, Unity Environmental University accepts 82% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 0% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 36%....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.6 % Acceptance Rate 81.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $18,454 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,698
301	Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University	2.6	54.78	1,290 – 1,450	24912	67377	#301 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA The Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is more commonly known as Virginia Tech. Students are known as Hokies and wear Chicago maroon and burnt orange to show off their school spirit. They compete in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Virginia Tech's motto is "That I May Serve." Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.6 % Acceptance Rate 54.8% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $24,912 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,377
302	Washington State University	2.6	86.64	1,030 – 1,220	18171	53510	#302 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Washington State University Pullman, WA Found in Pullman, Washington State University’s acceptance rate is 87% and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $90 for graduate applications. About 72% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At Washington State University, there is a 78% first year retention rate and 41% of students will......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.6 % Acceptance Rate 86.6% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,171 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,510
303	Westminster College	2.6	92.56	1,040 – 1,260	20394	43938	#303 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Westminster College New Wilmington, PA 100% of students attending Westminster College receive grant aid, averaging $32,553 each. Affiliated with the Presbyterian Church, the school has an 81% first year retention rate, 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and 62% six year graduation rate. 505 athletes, known as the Titans, wear navy blue and white. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.6 % Acceptance Rate 92.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $20,394 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,938
304	Bryan University	2.7	100	--	20323	32146	#304 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Bryan University Tempe, AZ Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.7 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $20,323 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,146
305	Bryant University	2.7	65.46	1,200 – 1,330	42139	66488	#305 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Bryant University Smithfield, RI Located in Smithfield, Bryant University accepts 65% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.7 % Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $42,139 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,488
306	Carolinas College of Health Sciences	2.7	59.9	950 – 1,380	52023	59817	#306 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Carolinas College of Health Sciences Charlotte, NC Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.7 % Acceptance Rate 59.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $52,023 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,817
307	Christopher Newport University	2.7	86.04	1,080 – 1,300	23148	51931	#307 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Christopher Newport University Newport News, VA Based in Newport News, Christopher Newport University accepted 86% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $65 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 57% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. 81% of students decide to stay at Christopher Newport University......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.7 % Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $23,148 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,931
308	College of the Atlantic	2.7	70.17	1,240 – 1,430	21829	63721	#308 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate College of the Atlantic Bar Harbor, ME Based in Bar Harbor, the College of the Atlantic’s acceptance rate is 70% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at the College of the Atlantic currently receive institutional grant aid. 85% of students decide to stay at the College of the Atlantic after completing their first year....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.7 % Acceptance Rate 70.2% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $21,829 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
309	Covenant College	2.7	86.51	1,150 – 1,380	27926	39570	#309 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Covenant College Lookout Mountain, GA Affiliated with the Presbyterian Church in America, Covenant College’s motto is “In All Things Christ Preeminent.” Courses are taught from a Reformed Christian perspective, and students can earn up to a Master's degree. It has a first year retention rate of 88% – 73% graduate in six years. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.7 % Acceptance Rate 86.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $27,926 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,570
310	Crestpoint University	2.7	0	--	14930	34769	#310 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Crestpoint University Phoenix, AZ Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.7 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,930 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,769
311	DePauw University	2.7	57.19	1,230 – 1,420	31411	58476	#311 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate DePauw University Greencastle, IN DePauw University was founded in 1837 as Indiana Asbury University. Its motto is “Decus lumenque reipublicae collegium,” which is Latin for “The college is the splendor and light of the common good.” Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, and Computer Science are commonly chosen majors. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.7 % Acceptance Rate 57.2% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $31,411 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,476
312	Drexel University	2.7	79.44	1,250 – 1,440	42801	69063	#312 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Drexel University Philadelphia, PA Located in Philadelphia, Drexel University accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 90% and its four year......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.7 % Acceptance Rate 79.4% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $42,801 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,063
313	Georgia College & State University	2.7	78.23	1,090 – 1,240	21632	50644	#313 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Georgia College & State University Milledgeville, GA Found in Milledgeville, Georgia College & State University accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 9% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At Georgia......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.7 % Acceptance Rate 78.2% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $21,632 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,644
314	Golden Gate University	2.7	87.5	--	0	81704	#314 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Golden Gate University San Francisco, CA Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.7 % Acceptance Rate 87.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $81,704
315	Hamline University	2.7	87.63	1,020 – 1,320	22390	47139	#315 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Hamline University Saint Paul, MN Based in Saint Paul, Hamline University accepts 88% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Hamline University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.7 % Acceptance Rate 87.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $22,390 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,139
316	John Carroll University	2.7	80.9	1,200 – 1,390	30030	53187	#316 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate John Carroll University University Heights, OH John Carroll University was founded in 1886 as the St. Ignatius College. It changed its name to its current moniker in 1923 and became coeducational in 1968. Many of the buildings on the 65-acre campus are of Collegiate Gothic architecture. JCU has a first year retention rate of 83%. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.7 % Acceptance Rate 80.9% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $30,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,187
317	Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School	2.7	55.89	1,070 – 1,280	25940	36747	#317 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School Lancaster, PA Located in Lancaster, Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School accepted 56% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 92% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.7 % Acceptance Rate 55.9% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,940 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,747
318	Longwood University	2.7	90.22	1,030 – 1,220	20847	46058	#318 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Longwood University Farmville, VA Located in Farmville, Longwood University accepts 90% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 90% of students at Longwood University currently receive institutional grant aid. They receive $7,486 on average. The first year retention rate is 80%....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.7 % Acceptance Rate 90.2% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $20,847 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,058
319	Marquette University	2.7	81.34	1,230 – 1,390	34322	65241	#319 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Marquette University Milwaukee, WI Founded in 1881, by 1909 Marquette University was the first coeducational Catholic university in the world. During the last admissions cycle, the school accepted 15,200 out of 19,000 applications. 14% of these students decided to attend....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.7 % Acceptance Rate 81.3% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $34,322 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,241
320	Maryland Institute College of Art	2.7	76.79	1,120 – 1,350	47834	33451	#320 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Maryland Institute College of Art Baltimore, MD Located in Baltimore, Maryland Institute College of Art’s acceptance rate is 77%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 100% of students attending Maryland Institute College of Art currently receive grant aid from the school. At Maryland Institute College of Art, there is......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.7 % Acceptance Rate 76.8% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $47,834 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,451
321	Marymount University	2.7	93.16	990 – 1,200	31989	57801	#321 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Marymount University Arlington, VA Located in Arlington, Marymount University accepts 93% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 96% of students at Marymount University currently receive grant aid from the school. At Marymount University, there is a 73% first year retention rate and around 47% of students will earn......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.7 % Acceptance Rate 93.2% SAT Score 990 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $31,989 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,801
322	Massachusetts Maritime Academy	2.7	94.7	1,040 – 1,200	13546	80424	#322 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Massachusetts Maritime Academy Buzzards Bay, MA The second oldest state maritime academy in the country, the Massachusetts Maritime Academy was founded in 1891. Its motto is “Discipline, Knowledge, Leadership.” Students train on the USTS Kennedy and select one of the 7 programs. Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering is the most popular. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.7 % Acceptance Rate 94.7% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $13,546 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $80,424
323	Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing	2.7	0	--	0	57542	#323 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing Peoria, IL Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.7 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,542
324	Sentara College of Health Sciences	2.7	50.49	--	0	78992	#324 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Sentara College of Health Sciences Chesapeake, VA Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.7 % Acceptance Rate 50.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,992
325	South Dakota State University	2.7	98.34	1,020 – 1,220	19932	49564	#325 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate South Dakota State University Brookings, SD South Dakota State University is the largest university in the state. Each year, the school receives around 7,300 applications. 94% of enrolled students get grant aid, $4,474 on average. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most commonly chosen major by far. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.7 % Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $19,932 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,564
326	St. John Fisher University	2.7	66.4	1,130 – 1,300	30540	61198	#326 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate St. John Fisher University Rochester, NY Based in Rochester, St- John Fisher University accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. 86% of students decide to stay at St- John Fisher University after......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.7 % Acceptance Rate 66.4% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $30,540 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,198
327	University of La Verne	2.7	71.17	990 – 1,230	21530	53806	#327 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate University of La Verne La Verne, CA Found in La Verne, the University of La Verne’s acceptance rate is 71%. They require $50 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students attending the University of La Verne currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At the University of La Verne, there is a 64% first year......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.7 % Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 990 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $21,530 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,806
328	University of the Pacific	2.7	71.32	1,180 – 1,470	31670	62672	#328 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate University of the Pacific Stockton, CA Located in Stockton, the University of the Pacific accepts 71% of applicants and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 98% of students at the University of the Pacific will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.7 % Acceptance Rate 71.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,470 Avg. Net Price $31,670 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,672
329	Wagner College	2.7	88	1,180 – 1,300	28033	63439	#329 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Wagner College Staten Island, NY Wagner College’s 105-acre campus overlooks the New York Harbor, Downtown Brooklyn, Lower Manhattan, and the Verrazzano Bridge. Affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the school opened in 1883. It's a member of the NCAA Division I-FCS, and the Seahawks participate in the Northeast Conference. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.7 % Acceptance Rate 88.0% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $28,033 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,439
330	Worcester Polytechnic Institute	2.7	60.16	1,200 – 1,390	47372	85038	#330 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA Located in Worcester, Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s acceptance rate is 60%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students attending Worcester Polytechnic Institute currently receive institutional grant aid. At Worcester Polytechnic Institute, there is a 94%......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.7 % Acceptance Rate 60.2% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $47,372 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,038
331	Xavier University	2.7	86.41	1,110 – 1,330	33623	54758	#331 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Xavier University Cincinnati, OH Located in Cincinnati, Xavier University’s acceptance rate is 86%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Xavier University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.7 % Acceptance Rate 86.4% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $33,623 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,758
332	American University	2.8	61.96	1,300 – 1,460	39676	61328	#332 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate American University Washington, DC Found in Washington, American University accepts 62% of applicants and requires $75 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 66% of students at American University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 88%....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.8 % Acceptance Rate 62.0% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $39,676 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,328
333	Anderson University	2.8	79.34	910 – 1,160	25332	44396	#333 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Anderson University Anderson, IN Located in Anderson, Anderson University’s acceptance rate is 79%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 60% and 54% of students will earn their degree in four years. Most undergraduates......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.8 % Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 910 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $25,332 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,396
334	Binghamton University	2.8	38.61	1,350 – 1,490	18877	61621	#334 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Binghamton University Vestal, NY Part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, Binghamton University sees most of its incoming students come from New York and New Jersey. It’s a NCAA Division I without football school, and the Bearcats compete in a variety of sports, including Basketball, Softball, and Baseball. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.8 % Acceptance Rate 38.6% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $18,877 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,621
335	Brenau University	2.8	87.78	940 – 1,180	19743	41664	#335 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Brenau University Gainesville, GA Based in Gainesville, Brenau University’s acceptance rate is 88% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 97% of students attending Brenau University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 65%....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.8 % Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,743 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,664
336	California State Polytechnic University-Pomona	2.8	75.17	1,010 – 1,260	11940	54466	#336 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA Based in Pomona, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona’s acceptance rate is 75% and charges $70 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 46% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.8 % Acceptance Rate 75.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $11,940 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,466
337	Eastern Mennonite University	2.8	100	1,140 – 1,540	25021	48158	#337 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Eastern Mennonite University Harrisonburg, VA Based in Harrisonburg, Eastern Mennonite University’s acceptance rate is 100%. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 96% of students attending Eastern Mennonite University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.8 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $25,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,158
338	Linfield University	2.8	85.17	1,050 – 1,240	29936	70643	#338 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Linfield University McMinnville, OR Linfield College became Linfield University in 2020, but the school has roots going back to 1858, when it was called the Baptist College of McMinnville. Its motto is “Connecting Learning, Life and Community.” Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular program by far....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.8 % Acceptance Rate 85.2% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $29,936 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $70,643
339	Maine College of Art & Design	2.8	76.06	870 – 1,190	39639	24333	#339 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Maine College of Art & Design Portland, ME Located in Portland, Maine College of Art & Design accepts 76% of applicants. They charge $70 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. About 100% of students attending Maine College of Art & Design currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Maine College of......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.8 % Acceptance Rate 76.1% SAT Score 870 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $39,639 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,333
340	Naropa University	2.8	100	980 – 1,200	27873	21841	#340 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Naropa University Boulder, CO Based in Boulder, Naropa University accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. Approximately 83% of students attending Naropa University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.8 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $27,873 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $21,841
341	Neumont College of Computer Science	2.8	86.78	1,020 – 1,190	34557	77865	#341 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Neumont College of Computer Science Salt Lake City, UT One of the younger colleges in America, the Neumont College of Computer Science was founded in 2003. The school offers 5 total undergraduate majors: Computer Programming, Network and System Administration, Information Technology Project Management, Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design, and Modeling,......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.8 % Acceptance Rate 86.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $34,557 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $77,865
342	Reed College	2.8	24.61	1,320 – 1,520	30953	38607	#342 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Reed College Portland, OR Founded in 1908, Reed College requires all undergraduates to complete a thesis with a 90-minute presentation and oral defense. Students also need to take various physical education courses. Reed has a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 88% first year retention rate. Many major in English Language and Literature, General. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.8 % Acceptance Rate 24.6% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $30,953 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,607
343	Russell Sage College	2.8	53.26	900 – 1,120	21046	51139	#343 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Russell Sage College Troy, NY Found in Troy, Russell Sage College accepted 53% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. At Russell Sage College, there is a 78% first year retention rate and a 62% four......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.8 % Acceptance Rate 53.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $21,046 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,139
344	Saint Vincent College	2.8	61.73	1,030 – 1,240	23758	47267	#344 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Saint Vincent College Latrobe, PA Saint Vincent College was established in 1846, making it the first Benedictine monastery in the country. The Bearcats are part of the Presidents' Athletic Conference, competing in Football, Basketball, and Lacrosse, among others....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.8 % Acceptance Rate 61.7% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $23,758 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,267
345	The University of Findlay	2.8	83.37	1,010 – 1,240	27297	49757	#345 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate The University of Findlay Findlay, OH Located in Findlay, The University of Findlay accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 74% and 50%......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.8 % Acceptance Rate 83.4% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $27,297 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,757
346	Thomas Edison State University	2.8	0	--	0	65570	#346 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Thomas Edison State University Trenton, NJ Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.8 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,570
347	Truman State University	2.8	83.77	1,210 – 1,400	13602	43966	#347 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Truman State University Kirksville, MO Originally known as the North Missouri Normal and Commercial School when founded in 1867, the school was renamed the Truman State University (TSU) in 1996 after U.S. President Harry Truman. Athletes, wearing purple and white, are known as the Bulldogs....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.8 % Acceptance Rate 83.8% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $13,602 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,966
348	United States University	2.8	0	--	0	34909	#348 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate United States University San Diego, CA Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.8 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,909
349	University of California-Berkeley	2.8	10.98	1,330 – 1,540	16538	74919	#349 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA The University of California, Berkeley was the state’s first land-grant university and the first campus in the school system. The California Golden Bears, competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference, have won over 110 team titles. With a 97% first year retention rate, 82% go on to graduate within four years, 94% within six. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.8 % Acceptance Rate 11.0% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $16,538 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,919
350	University of North Dakota	2.8	76.9	1,050 – 1,250	18076	54588	#350 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND Located in Grand Forks, the University of North Dakota’s acceptance rate is 77%. They charge $35 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 80% of students attending the University of North Dakota will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.8 % Acceptance Rate 76.9% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $18,076 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,588
351	University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne	2.8	95.97	880 – 1,080	18654	47944	#351 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN Based in Fort Wayne, the University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.8 % Acceptance Rate 96.0% SAT Score 880 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $18,654 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,944
352	University of Utah	2.8	85.98	1,130 – 1,350	16583	55239	#352 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT The University of Utah’s campus is nestled between mountains and the Great Salt Lake. 28,000 are undergraduate students. The oldest higher education institution in the state, U of U was founded in 1850 and originally called University of Deseret. Class sizes are larger, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.8 % Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $16,583 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,239
353	University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point	2.8	91.8	1,040 – 1,240	14883	43371	#353 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Stevens Point, WI Found in Stevens Point, the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point accepts 92% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 75% of students at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.8 % Acceptance Rate 91.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $14,883 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,371
354	Clemson University	2.9	38.34	1,270 – 1,420	25003	58311	#354 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Clemson University Clemson, SC Clemson University boasts a large campus – 1,400 acres at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains alongside Lake Hartwell. It’s home to the Clemson Experimental Forest, which is used for research, education, and recreation. Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular undergraduate major. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.9 % Acceptance Rate 38.3% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $25,003 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,311
355	Concordia University-Irvine	2.9	65.99	1,050 – 1,300	29845	53777	#355 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Concordia University-Irvine Irvine, CA Concordia University, Irvine is a private school affiliated with the Lutheran Church. It currently has more graduates than undergraduates attending, and two popular majors include Sport and Fitness Administration/Management, Educational Leadership and Administration, and General....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.9 % Acceptance Rate 66.0% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $29,845 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,777
356	Cornell College	2.9	79.9	1,140 – 1,350	25220	39299	#356 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Cornell College Mount Vernon, IA Students at Cornell College follow a “block plan,” where they attend one course at a time over a few weeks. In a year, students can expect to finish eight blocks, or courses. Classes tend to be smaller, with a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. King Chapel on campus is home to an over 3,000-piped organ. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.9 % Acceptance Rate 79.9% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $25,220 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,299
357	Curtis Institute of Music	2.9	4.58	--	23686	31201	#357 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Curtis Institute of Music Philadelphia, PA Based in Philadelphia, Curtis Institute of Music accepts 5% of applicants and requires $150 for undergraduate applications and $150 for graduate applications. About 100% of students attending Curtis Institute of Music will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.9 % Acceptance Rate 4.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $23,686 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,201
358	Harding University	2.9	70.52	1,050 – 1,330	22806	43555	#358 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Harding University Searcy, AR In the last admissions cycle, Harding University 45% of accepted students decided to attend the following fall. In addition, 98% of students attending Harding receive institutional grant aid to help them afford tuition. Student athletes are known as the Bisons, and they wear black and gold....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.9 % Acceptance Rate 70.5% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $22,806 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,555
359	Hastings College	2.9	71.65	1,240 – 1,370	24406	45590	#359 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Hastings College Hastings, NE Located in Hastings, Hastings College accepts 72% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.9 % Acceptance Rate 71.7% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $24,406 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,590
360	Hope College	2.9	79.24	1,130 – 1,360	30700	49727	#360 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Hope College Holland, MI Student athletes at Hope College are known as the Flying Dutchmen and wear orange and blue. Some popular sports include Football, Basketball, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined). Hope has a cozy 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 80% six year graduation rate. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.9 % Acceptance Rate 79.2% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $30,700 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,727
361	Keene State College	2.9	90.33	990 – 1,180	19997	46649	#361 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Keene State College Keene, NH Based in Keene, Keene State College accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Keene State College will receive grant aid from the school. At Keene State College, there is......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.9 % Acceptance Rate 90.3% SAT Score 990 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,997 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,649
362	Lindenwood University	2.9	56.84	1,110 – 1,310	20901	45711	#362 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Lindenwood University Saint Charles, MO Lindenwood University has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and many students enroll in the Business/Commerce, General program. The school’s campus overlooks the Missouri River and downtown. 678 Lions compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Ohio Valley Conference. Popular sports include Football, Ice Hockey, and Basketball. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.9 % Acceptance Rate 56.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $20,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,711
363	Maharishi International University	2.9	95.7	960 – 1,220	16281	26468	#363 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Maharishi International University Fairfield, IA Found in Fairfield, Maharishi International University accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $20 for undergraduate applications. About 87% of students at Maharishi International University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.9 % Acceptance Rate 95.7% SAT Score 960 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $16,281 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,468
364	Moravian University	2.9	54.17	1,080 – 1,290	31743	53471	#364 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Moravian University Bethlehem, PA Based in Bethlehem, Moravian University accepted 54% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Moravian University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.9 % Acceptance Rate 54.2% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $31,743 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,471
365	Stanbridge University	2.9	10	--	42130	53729	#365 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Stanbridge University Irvine, CA A for-profit school, Stanbridge University only offers undergraduate majors in Health/Health Care Administration/Management and Registered Nursing. It's extremely selective and out of those accepted, 94% enroll. The school boasts 0% four year graduation rate. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.9 % Acceptance Rate 10.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $42,130 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,729
366	Trinity College	2.9	29.25	1,320 – 1,480	36071	67628	#366 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Trinity College Hartford, CT Trinity College, originally known as Washington College, was founded in 1823, making it the second oldest college in the state. 73% receive institutional grant aid to attend, $50,834 on average. Students are known as Bantams and wear blue and gold. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.9 % Acceptance Rate 29.3% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $36,071 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,628
367	University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign	2.9	42.37	1,330 – 1,520	13973	64802	#367 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL The University of Illinois at Urbana – Champaign has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1, and 72% of students will graduate in 4 years. The most popular major is Computer Science. Illinois's motto is "Learning & Labor." Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.9 % Acceptance Rate 42.4% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $13,973 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,802
368	University of Northwestern-St Paul	2.9	93.47	1,030 – 1,310	29117	47544	#368 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate University of Northwestern-St Paul Saint Paul, MN Out of 4 available programs and majors, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Psychology, and General are the most popular at University of Northwestern, St. Paul. The school got its start as the Northwestern Bible and Missionary Training School in 1902, becoming a university in 2013....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.9 % Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $29,117 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,544
369	University of Pittsburgh-Bradford	2.9	88.54	1,020 – 1,210	15830	54240	#369 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate University of Pittsburgh-Bradford Bradford, PA Located in Bradford, the University of Pittsburgh-Bradford’s acceptance rate is 89%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 95% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.9 % Acceptance Rate 88.5% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $15,830 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,240
370	University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg	2.9	95.21	1,050 – 1,260	18365	54240	#370 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Greensburg, PA Based in Greensburg, the University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg accepts 95% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. About 92% of students at the University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg currently receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg, there is a 69% first year retention......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.9 % Acceptance Rate 95.2% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $18,365 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,240
371	University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown	2.9	94.84	990 – 1,230	18452	54240	#371 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Johnstown, PA Found in Johnstown, the University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown accepted 95% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 98% of students at the University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown currently receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.9 % Acceptance Rate 94.8% SAT Score 990 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $18,452 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,240
372	University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus	2.9	58.08	1,300 – 1,460	25223	54240	#372 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA The University of Pittsburgh opened in 1787 as the Pittsburgh Academy, though it may have roots going back to 1770. Much of the school was destroyed in the Great Fire of 1845, a massive fire that stretched 20 square blocks of the city. Last year, Pitt accepted 35,400 of applicants and 13% of these students enrolled. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.9 % Acceptance Rate 58.1% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $25,223 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,240
373	University of Wisconsin-Stout	2.9	87.67	1,040 – 1,280	15673	50251	#373 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate University of Wisconsin-Stout Menomonie, WI Found in Menomonie, the University of Wisconsin-Stout accepts 88% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 36% of students at the University of Wisconsin-Stout currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.9 % Acceptance Rate 87.7% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $15,673 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,251
374	William Jessup University	2.9	93.33	1,050 – 1,230	29679	43163	#374 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate William Jessup University Rocklin, CA Based in Rocklin, William Jessup University’s acceptance rate is 93% and requests $60 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 98% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.9 % Acceptance Rate 93.3% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $29,679 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,163
375	Amherst College	3	9.01	1,480 – 1,570	19049	62537	#375 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Amherst College Amherst, MA Amherst College is an extremely selective school. A majority of their first-year students come from All first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates total. The third oldest institution of higher education in the state, Amherst was originally a men’s college, becoming coeducational in 1975....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.0 % Acceptance Rate 9.0% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $19,049 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,537
376	Augustana University	3	67.75	1,090 – 1,290	24977	49826	#376 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Augustana University Sioux Falls, SD At Augustana University, navy blue and gold are the official colors of the Vikings, who compete in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. Business Administration and Management, General, Education, and General are the most popular majors on campus, and the school has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.0 % Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $24,977 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,826
377	Hampden-Sydney College	3	40.92	1,080 – 1,280	29717	55846	#377 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Hampden-Sydney College Hampden-Sydney, VA Hampden-Sydney College is the oldest privately-charted college in the south. This all-male school focuses heavily on tradition. The campus sprawls over 1,300 acres, with part of it named to the National Register of Historic Places. The most popular major currently at H-SC is Business/Managerial Economics. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.0 % Acceptance Rate 40.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $29,717 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,846
378	Hawaii Pacific University	3	85.87	1,010 – 1,230	30950	48773	#378 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Hawaii Pacific University Honolulu, HI Located in Honolulu, Hawaii Pacific University’s acceptance rate is 86%. They request $45 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At Hawaii Pacific University, there is a 56% first year retention rate and around 38% of undergraduates will earn their degree......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.0 % Acceptance Rate 85.9% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $30,950 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,773
379	Huntington University	3	75.64	940 – 1,170	19767	40702	#379 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Huntington University Huntington, IN 96% of students at Huntington University receive grant aid and as a NAIA Division I school, there are also athletic scholarships available. Huntington opened in 1897 as Central College, having been founded by (and still affiliated with) the Church of the United Brethren in Christ. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.0 % Acceptance Rate 75.6% SAT Score 940 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $19,767 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,702
380	Knox College	3	70.79	1,160 – 1,440	25709	37757	#380 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Knox College Galesburg, IL Knox College got its start as the Knox Manual Labor College when founded in 1837 by abolitionists – it would go on to play a role in the Underground Railroad. Students can earn up to Bachelor's degrees, and they follow a quarter academic calendar....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.0 % Acceptance Rate 70.8% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $25,709 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,757
381	Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College	3	73.33	1,180 – 1,370	21430	49218	#381 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA Found in Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College’s acceptance rate is 73% and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 76% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At Louisiana State University and Agricultural &......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.0 % Acceptance Rate 73.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $21,430 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,218
382	Luther College	3	71.54	1,100 – 1,370	24511	49541	#382 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Luther College Decorah, IA Luther College started as a Lutheran seminary opened by Norwegian immigrants. The upper campus is on the National Register of Historic Places, while the Upper Iowa River flows through the lower campus. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is a popular area of study, and the school has a first year retention rate of 77%. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.0 % Acceptance Rate 71.5% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $24,511 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,541
383	Oregon Institute of Technology	3	95.02	990 – 1,280	16831	68301	#383 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Oregon Institute of Technology Klamath Falls, OR Based in Klamath Falls, Oregon Institute of Technology accepted 95% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $50 to apply. About 91% of students at Oregon Institute of Technology currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.0 % Acceptance Rate 95.0% SAT Score 990 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $16,831 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,301
384	Pacific College	3	56	--	26511	62792	#384 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Pacific College Costa Mesa, CA Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.0 % Acceptance Rate 56.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $26,511 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,792
385	Radford University	3	89.53	960 – 1,180	16749	44830	#385 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Radford University Radford, VA Found in Radford, Radford University accepts 90% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 88% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. They are given $5,062 on average. The first year retention rate is 76%....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.0 % Acceptance Rate 89.5% SAT Score 960 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,749 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,830
386	Saint Mary's College of California	3	86.53	1,080 – 1,270	35332	60388	#386 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Saint Mary's College of California Moraga, CA Found in Moraga, Saint Mary's College of California accepts 87% of applicants. They require $60 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at Saint Mary's College of California will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.0 % Acceptance Rate 86.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $35,332 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,388
387	Stevens Institute of Technology	3	47.58	1,390 – 1,510	46165	90326	#387 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, NJ Located right on the Hudson River a few minutes from New York City, Stevens Institute of Technology has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and about 65% of students will graduate in 4 years....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.0 % Acceptance Rate 47.6% SAT Score 1,390 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $46,165 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $90,326
388	Taylor University	3	73.53	1,110 – 1,360	26178	45142	#388 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Taylor University Upland, IN Taylor University offers 63 majors and programs. Some of the most popular areas of study for the Trojans include Elementary Education and Teaching, Psychology, and General. The school also boasts a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 89% first year retention rate. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.0 % Acceptance Rate 73.5% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $26,178 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,142
389	The University of the South	3	56.9	1,280 – 1,400	34815	53456	#389 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate The University of the South Sewanee, TN The University of the South, or Sewanee, sits on 13,000 acres. The grounds are often called “The Domain” or “The Mountain,” and have several Gothic-styled buildings. The university’s magazine, “Sewanee Review,” has been running since 1892, making it the oldest continuous literary magazine in the country. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.0 % Acceptance Rate 56.9% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $34,815 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,456
390	University of California-Davis	3	41.83	1,180 – 1,420	17270	58461	#390 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate University of California-Davis Davis, CA The University of California – Davis is the seventh campus within the University of California system. It was originally an agricultural branch when founded in 1905, and was known as University Farm. Famous alumni have included the CEO of Chevron, John S....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.0 % Acceptance Rate 41.8% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $17,270 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,461
391	University of California-Santa Barbara	3	32.97	1,260 – 1,480	17658	56852	#391 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA Part of the University of California system and a Public Ivy, the Santa Barbara campus is located on the Campus Point State Marine Conservation Area. Econometrics and Quantitative Economics is the most commonly chosen area of study. An extremely selective school, it also has a first year retention rate of 93%. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.0 % Acceptance Rate 33.0% SAT Score 1,260 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $17,658 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,852
392	University of Dallas	3	53.44	1,120 – 1,360	29209	45950	#392 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate University of Dallas Irving, TX “Veritatem, Justitiam Diligite” is the motto of the University of Dallas, which translates to “Love Ye Truth and Justice.” The Crusaders compete in the NCAA Division III without football Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference. Popular sports include Basketball, Soccer, and Baseball. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.0 % Acceptance Rate 53.4% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $29,209 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,950
393	University of Mary	3	75.3	1,090 – 1,260	20156	50191	#393 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate University of Mary Bismarck, ND Although the University of Mary calls North Dakota home and sits along the Missouri River, satellite campuses can be found all over the United States. It also has a study-abroad campus in Rome. In the classroom, students enjoy a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.0 % Acceptance Rate 75.3% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $20,156 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,191
394	University of North Georgia	3	67.94	990 – 1,210	11157	43085	#394 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate University of North Georgia Dahlonega, GA Based in Dahlonega, the University of North Georgia’s acceptance rate is 68% and charges $40 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 19% of students attending the University of North Georgia currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.0 % Acceptance Rate 67.9% SAT Score 990 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $11,157 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,085
395	University of Saint Joseph	3	78.59	850 – 1,170	29300	52053	#395 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate University of Saint Joseph West Hartford, CT The University of Saint Joseph was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1932 as an all women’s school – it only started accepting men in 2018. The 84-acre campus is well known for its Georgian brick architecture. Undergraduates enjoy a cozy 10 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.0 % Acceptance Rate 78.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $29,300 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,053
396	University of Wisconsin-Green Bay	3	88.59	970 – 1,180	11429	46546	#396 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Green Bay, WI Found in Green Bay, the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay accepts 89% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. About 34% of students attending the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay will receive institutional grant aid. 66% of students continued studying at the......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.0 % Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $11,429 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,546
397	Western Washington University	3	93.25	1,160 – 1,400	24338	45272	#397 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Western Washington University Bellingham, WA Located in Bellingham, Western Washington University accepts 93% of applicants and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 90% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.0 % Acceptance Rate 93.3% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $24,338 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,272
398	Westfield State University	3	81.41	980 – 1,190	17406	46861	#398 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Westfield State University Westfield, MA Found in Westfield, Westfield State University accepts 81% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 80% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 74% and around 52% of students will......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.0 % Acceptance Rate 81.4% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $17,406 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,861
399	Benedictine University	3.1	95.23	1,030 – 1,300	23139	50222	#399 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Benedictine University Lisle, IL Based in Lisle, Benedictine University accepted 95% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students at Benedictine University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.1 % Acceptance Rate 95.2% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $23,139 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,222
400	Loyola University Chicago	3.1	81.6	1,220 – 1,390	39147	58411	#400 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL Found in Chicago, Loyola University Chicago accepts 82% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 96% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 82% and around 67% of students will graduate in four years or less. The three......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.1 % Acceptance Rate 81.6% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $39,147 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,411
401	Northwest Nazarene University	3.1	64.74	1,020 – 1,250	30178	45488	#401 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Northwest Nazarene University Nampa, ID 99% of students receive grant aid to help them afford their education at Northwest Nazarene University. A NCAA Division II without football school, there are also athletic scholarships available, averaging $25,146 each. NNU has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 77% first year retention rate. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.1 % Acceptance Rate 64.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $30,178 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,488
402	Rocky Mountain College	3.1	69.61	970 – 1,180	20791	41783	#402 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Rocky Mountain College Billings, MT Rocky Mountain College is a fairly selective school. During the last admissions cycle, it received 1,410 applications and accepted 1,000. Athletes are known as the Battlin’ Bears and, wearing forest green and Vegas gold, they compete in Football, Basketball, and Soccer, among other sports. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.1 % Acceptance Rate 69.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $20,791 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,783
403	Saint Louis University	3.1	75.04	1,210 – 1,410	27749	60716	#403 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Saint Louis University Saint Louis, MO The second oldest Jesuit university in the country, Saint Louis University is also the oldest university west of the Mississippi. The school boasts a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 88% first year retention rate. Many students choose to study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.1 % Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $27,749 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,716
404	The Chicago School at Los Angeles	3.1	46.34	--	0	51817	#404 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate The Chicago School at Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.1 % Acceptance Rate 46.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,817
405	University of Florida	3.1	24.2	1,330 – 1,480	11936	56398	#405 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate University of Florida Gainesville, FL Part of the Southeastern Conference and a NCAA Division I-FBS school, the University of Florida has a wide variety of sports from football to gymnastics. The student body, including 564 athletes, are known as the Gators, wearing orange and blue....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.1 % Acceptance Rate 24.2% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $11,936 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,398
406	University of Florida-Online	3.1	61.26	1,270 – 1,410	10965	56398	#406 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate University of Florida-Online Gainesville, FL Based in Gainesville, the University of Florida-Online accepts 61% of applicants and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 20% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 95%....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.1 % Acceptance Rate 61.3% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $10,965 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,398
407	Viterbo University	3.1	72.43	1,110 – 1,240	21933	56804	#407 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Viterbo University La Crosse, WI Based in La Crosse, Viterbo University accepted 72% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Viterbo University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.1 % Acceptance Rate 72.4% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $21,933 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,804
408	Whitworth University	3.1	89.78	1,090 – 1,340	27605	49510	#408 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Whitworth University Spokane, WA Whitworth University’s motto is “Education of Mind and Heart.” The most common majors and programs include Business Administration and Management, General, Elementary Education and Teaching, and Biological and Physical Sciences. 78% of students return after completing their first year, and 76% will graduate within 6 years. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.1 % Acceptance Rate 89.8% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $27,605 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,510
409	Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs	3.1	28.57	--	0	49510	#409 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs Spokane, WA Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.1 % Acceptance Rate 28.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,510
410	William Woods University	3.1	70.96	1,040 – 1,240	27092	39265	#410 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate William Woods University Fulton, MO Found in Fulton, William Woods University accepts 71% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 98% of students at William Woods University will receive institutional grant aid. 58% of students continued studying at William Woods University after completing their first year....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.1 % Acceptance Rate 71.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $27,092 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,265
411	Winona State University	3.1	75.49	1,010 – 1,220	18289	51288	#411 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Winona State University Winona, MN Winona State University is a part of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System. Founded in 1858 as the First State Normal School of Minnesota, it would get its current moniker in 1975. Many undergraduates major in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.1 % Acceptance Rate 75.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,289 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,288
412	York College of Pennsylvania	3.1	73.74	1,030 – 1,280	20096	50940	#412 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate York College of Pennsylvania York, PA Based in York, York College of Pennsylvania accepts 74% of applicants. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 98% of students at York College of Pennsylvania will receive institutional grant aid. 78% of students continued studying at York College of Pennsylvania after completing their first year....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.1 % Acceptance Rate 73.7% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $20,096 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,940
413	Arcadia University	3.2	80.22	1,070 – 1,270	30037	44004	#413 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Arcadia University Glenside, PA Found in Glenside, Arcadia University accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.2 % Acceptance Rate 80.2% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $30,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,004
414	Bard College	3.2	52.12	1,290 – 1,450	29320	31072	#414 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Bard College Annandale-On-Hudson, NY Located in Annandale-On-Hudson, Bard College’s acceptance rate is 52%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 74% of students attending Bard College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.2 % Acceptance Rate 52.1% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $29,320 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,072
415	Bard College at Simon's Rock	3.2	95.89	1,170 – 1,400	41013	31072	#415 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Bard College at Simon's Rock Great Barrington, MA Found in Great Barrington, Bard College at Simon's Rock accepts 96% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 97% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. At Bard College at Simon's Rock, there is a 77% first year retention rate and around 0% of students......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.2 % Acceptance Rate 95.9% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $41,013 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,072
416	Bellevue University	3.2	0	--	16210	57732	#416 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Bellevue University Bellevue, NE Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.2 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,210 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,732
417	Dominican University of California	3.2	83.5	1,210 – 1,300	37456	71477	#417 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Dominican University of California San Rafael, CA Founded in 1890, the Dominican University of California is one of the oldest universities in California. Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other is the most popular area of study. 99% of students receive institutional grants from the school....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.2 % Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $37,456 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $71,477
418	East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania	3.2	92.05	1,010 – 1,180	18610	44290	#418 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania East Stroudsburg, PA East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is a part of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE). It opened in 1893 and would undergo several name changes before landing on its current name in 1983. Many students study Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.2 % Acceptance Rate 92.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $18,610 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,290
419	Helene Fuld College of Nursing	3.2	16.95	--	43023	101039	#419 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Helene Fuld College of Nursing New York, NY Based in New York, Helene Fuld College of Nursing accepted 17% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $50 for undergraduate applications and . About 0% of students attending Helene Fuld College of Nursing will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.2 % Acceptance Rate 17.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $43,023 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $101,039
420	Maine Maritime Academy	3.2	54.14	1,100 – 1,260	23618	93944	#420 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Maine Maritime Academy Castine, ME Located on a peninsula on the Bagaduce River and Penobscot Bay, the Maine Maritime Academy is a non-federal maritime training school. Students aren’t required to join the military after graduation. Many study Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer. A fairly selective school, 33% of those accepted enroll. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.2 % Acceptance Rate 54.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $23,618 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $93,944
421	Meredith College	3.2	74.18	1,130 – 1,350	24323	45293	#421 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Meredith College Raleigh, NC Meredith College is a private women’s liberal arts school, but its graduate program does admit men. It offers 38 majors and programs, with many choosing to study Psychology, General. Athletes are known as the Avenging Angels, and they participate in the USA South Athletic Conference. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.2 % Acceptance Rate 74.2% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $24,323 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,293
422	Missouri University of Science and Technology	3.2	72.55	1,210 – 1,410	17366	69295	#422 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Missouri University of Science and Technology Rolla, MO Located in Rolla, Missouri University of Science and Technology accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 98% of students at Missouri University of Science and Technology currently receive grant aid from the school. 87% of students......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.2 % Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $17,366 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,295
423	Mount St. Mary's University	3.2	73.81	1,050 – 1,280	23027	48915	#423 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Mount St. Mary's University Emmitsburg, MD Found in Emmitsburg, Mount St- Mary's University accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Mount St- Mary's University will receive institutional grant aid. At Mount St- Mary's University, there is a 71%......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.2 % Acceptance Rate 73.8% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $23,027 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,915
424	North Carolina State University	3.2	41.74	1,310 – 1,450	15522	57623	#424 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC The North Carolina State University at Raleigh is part of the Research Triangle with Duke University and the University of North Carolina. The school has a 15 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and a 94% first year retention rate....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.2 % Acceptance Rate 41.7% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $15,522 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,623
425	Rochester Institute of Technology	3.2	66.93	1,310 – 1,460	39534	65457	#425 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY Located in Rochester, Rochester Institute of Technology accepts 67% of applicants and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 98% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.2 % Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $39,534 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,457
426	Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology	3.2	76.86	1,330 – 1,500	45406	85935	#426 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Terre Haute, IN Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology focuses on math, science, and engineering. It was originally founded as the Terre Haute School of Industrial Science in 1874 in an effort to teach technical training for railroad construction. It would get its current name in 1971 after financial support from the Hulman family....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.2 % Acceptance Rate 76.9% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $45,406 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,935
427	SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry	3.2	63.28	1,150 – 1,330	19814	48327	#427 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry Syracuse, NY Commonly chosen majors and programs at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry include Conservation Biology, Environmental Science, and Environmental Studies. Located next to Syracuse University, it also has research and education facilities in Adirondack Park, central New York, the Thousand Islands, and Costa Rica. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.2 % Acceptance Rate 63.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $19,814 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,327
428	SUNY Polytechnic Institute	3.2	81.35	1,040 – 1,370	14782	58662	#428 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate SUNY Polytechnic Institute Utica, NY Found in Utica, SUNY Polytechnic Institute accepted 81% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending SUNY Polytechnic Institute currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.2 % Acceptance Rate 81.4% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $14,782 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,662
429	Sacred Heart University	3.2	65.36	860 – 1,040	47848	63925	#429 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT Located in Fairfield, Sacred Heart University’s acceptance rate is 65% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Sacred Heart University currently receive grant aid from the school. 83% of students continued their studies at Sacred Heart University after completing their first year....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.2 % Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 860 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $47,848 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,925
430	Saint Francis University	3.2	76.82	1,060 – 1,240	28326	56920	#430 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Saint Francis University Loretto, PA Founded in 1847, Saint Francis University is affiliated with the Catholic Church. The 600-acre campus is home to a museum of art, The Institute for Contemporary Franciscan Life, and a 9-hole golf course. SFU is a NCAA Division I-FCS member and the Red Flash compete in the Northeast Conference. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.2 % Acceptance Rate 76.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $28,326 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,920
431	Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia	3.2	88.83	1,190 – 1,360	31205	66438	#431 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA Found in Philadelphia, Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia accepts 89% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.2 % Acceptance Rate 88.8% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $31,205 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,438
432	San Jose State University	3.2	84.61	1,010 – 1,240	13892	62448	#432 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate San Jose State University San Jose, CA Located in San Jose, San Jose State University’s acceptance rate is 85% and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 37% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.2 % Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $13,892 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,448
433	Southern Adventist University	3.2	65.5	1,020 – 1,250	25753	44818	#433 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Southern Adventist University Collegedale, TN Located in Collegedale, Southern Adventist University’s acceptance rate is 66% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Southern Adventist University currently receive institutional grant aid. 83% of students decide to stay at Southern Adventist......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.2 % Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $25,753 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,818
434	Southern California University of Health Sciences	3.2	0	--	51174	59213	#434 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Southern California University of Health Sciences Whittier, CA Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.2 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $51,174 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
435	Southern Methodist University	3.2	63.35	1,360 – 1,500	48179	65556	#435 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX Southern Methodist University is a private doctoral/research university that was founded in 1911. It also has a satellite campus in New Mexico. Alumni include Laura Bush, Powers Boothe, and Kathy Bates, as well as astronauts, scientists, politicians, and writers. 67% of students receive institutional grant aid. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.2 % Acceptance Rate 63.4% SAT Score 1,360 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $48,179 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,556
436	Syracuse University	3.2	45.92	1,290 – 1,440	48215	60459	#436 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Syracuse University Syracuse, NY Based in Syracuse, Syracuse University’s acceptance rate is 46% and requires $85 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 76% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At Syracuse University, there is a 90% first year retention rate and around 75% of undergraduates will......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.2 % Acceptance Rate 45.9% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $48,215 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,459
437	University of Connecticut	3.2	52.39	1,230 – 1,450	25310	63322	#437 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate University of Connecticut Storrs, CT The University of Connecticut sits on a 4,400-acre campus and is just 90 minutes from Boston. Founded in 1881, it was originally known as the Storrs Agricultural School. It has a 92% first year retention rate. Many students major in Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Economics, and General. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.2 % Acceptance Rate 52.4% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $25,310 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,322
438	University of Minnesota Rochester	3.2	71	1,070 – 1,350	14953	57984	#438 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate University of Minnesota Rochester Rochester, MN Based in Rochester, the University of Minnesota Rochester accepts 71% of applicants and charges $30 for undergraduate applications. About 77% of students at the University of Minnesota Rochester will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 70% and around 54% of students will graduate in......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.2 % Acceptance Rate 71.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $14,953 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,984
439	University of Minnesota Twin Cities	3.2	79.75	1,260 – 1,420	17209	57984	#439 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate University of Minnesota Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities is made up of two locations, 3 miles apart: Minneapolis and Falcon Heights. Their motto is “Commune vinculum omnibus artibus” or “A common bond for all the arts.” Getting its start in 1851 before Minnesota was a state, it’s the largest and oldest school in the state university system. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.2 % Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,260 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $17,209 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,984
440	University of South Carolina-Columbia	3.2	60.15	1,200 – 1,390	24488	50621	#440 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC Based in Columbia, the University of South Carolina-Columbia accepts 60% of applicants. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 67% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. At the University of South Carolina-Columbia, there is a 92% first year......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.2 % Acceptance Rate 60.2% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $24,488 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,621
441	University of Washington-Bothell Campus	3.2	90.6	1,230 – 1,480	10777	62979	#441 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate University of Washington-Bothell Campus Bothell, WA Located in Bothell, the University of Washington-Bothell Campus’s acceptance rate is 91% and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. About 33% of students attending the University of Washington-Bothell Campus will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 86% of students continued studying......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.2 % Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $10,777 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,979
442	University of Washington-Seattle Campus	3.2	39.15	1,230 – 1,460	11784	62979	#442 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA As a large school, the University of Washington, Seattle has a 20 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Many freshmen come from Washington, Oregon, and California. 95% will stay on after their first year. Computer Science is a commonly pursued program. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.2 % Acceptance Rate 39.2% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $11,784 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,979
443	University of Washington-Tacoma Campus	3.2	82.52	960 – 1,180	13898	62979	#443 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate University of Washington-Tacoma Campus Tacoma, WA The University of Washington, Tacoma campus sits in the historic Union Station District, with views of Mount Rainier and the Port of Tacoma. The school offers up to Doctor's degrees and follows a quarter academic schedule....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.2 % Acceptance Rate 82.5% SAT Score 960 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,898 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,979
444	Adelphi University	3.3	65.91	1,130 – 1,350	31303	63688	#444 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Adelphi University Garden City, NY Adelphi University was founded as Adelphi College in 1896, becoming a university in 1963. Its motto is Vita Sine Litteris Mors Est, which is Latin for, “Life without learning is death.” Graduates have gone on to have careers in politics, acting, professional sports, writing, music, and more....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.3 % Acceptance Rate 65.9% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $31,303 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,688
445	Converse University	3.3	67.74	1,010 – 1,250	19061	33110	#445 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Converse University Spartanburg, SC Located in Spartanburg, Converse University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. About 96% of students at Converse University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.3 % Acceptance Rate 67.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $19,061 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,110
446	Edgewood College	3.3	75.73	1,040 – 1,210	27038	53843	#446 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Edgewood College Madison, WI Located in Madison, Edgewood College accepted 76% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 98% of students at Edgewood College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.3 % Acceptance Rate 75.7% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $27,038 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,843
447	Hamilton College	3.3	13.62	1,460 – 1,550	28719	60082	#447 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Hamilton College Clinton, NY With nearly 60 areas of study, a majority of Hamilton College students opt to major in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. Their motto is in Ancient Greek: Γνῶθι Σεαυτόν, which translates to “Know Thyself.” The school has been coeducational since 1978 after merging with its sister school, Kirkland College. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.3 % Acceptance Rate 13.6% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $28,719 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,082
448	Illinois Wesleyan University	3.3	39.31	1,150 – 1,350	28644	56082	#448 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington, IL Based in Bloomington, Illinois Wesleyan University accepts 39% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Illinois Wesleyan University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.3 % Acceptance Rate 39.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $28,644 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,082
449	La Sierra University	3.3	91.5	890 – 1,160	23848	42617	#449 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate La Sierra University Riverside, CA Located in Riverside, La Sierra University accepts 92% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 98% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. At La Sierra University, there is a 77% first year retention rate and 34% of students will graduate in four years or less....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.3 % Acceptance Rate 91.5% SAT Score 890 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $23,848 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,617
450	Loyola Marymount University	3.3	45.08	1,280 – 1,430	59926	62763	#450 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA Loyola Marymount University is home to the LMU Lions, who wear crimson and blue and compete in the NCAA Division I without football West Coast Conference. Their mascot is named Iggy. Law, Cinematography and Film/Video Production, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General are the three most popular areas of study....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.3 % Acceptance Rate 45.1% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $59,926 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,763
451	Mary Baldwin University	3.3	87.1	950 – 1,140	17810	39075	#451 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Mary Baldwin University Staunton, VA Found in Staunton, Mary Baldwin University accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 94% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.3 % Acceptance Rate 87.1% SAT Score 950 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $17,810 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,075
452	St. John's College	3.3	53.15	1,300 – 1,480	25209	33770	#452 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate St. John's College Santa Fe, NM St. John’s College sits in the shadow of Atalaya Mountain. A very small school, it should come as no surprise that the student-to-faculty ratio is low – 8 to 1. The mascot of the New Mexico branch is the axolotl. 93% of students receive institutional grants. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.3 % Acceptance Rate 53.2% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $25,209 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,770
453	Texas A&M University-College Station	3.3	57.43	1,170 – 1,400	21437	59386	#453 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Texas A&M University-College Station College Station, TX Found in College Station, Texas A&M University-College Station accepts 57% of applicants and requests $75 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 53% of students attending Texas A&M University-College Station currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.3 % Acceptance Rate 57.4% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $21,437 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,386
454	University of Iowa	3.3	83.62	1,100 – 1,320	21765	52696	#454 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate University of Iowa Iowa City, IA Found in Iowa City, the University of Iowa accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 72% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.3 % Acceptance Rate 83.6% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $21,765 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,696
455	University of Puerto Rico-Medical Sciences	3.3	0	--	0	38222	#455 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate University of Puerto Rico-Medical Sciences San Juan, PR Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.3 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,222
456	University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire	3.3	82.34	1,110 – 1,280	15151	50011	#456 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Eau Claire, WI Based in Eau Claire, the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire’s acceptance rate is 82%. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. Approximately 49% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. They are given $2,149 on average. The first year retention rate is 82%....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.3 % Acceptance Rate 82.3% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $15,151 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,011
457	Bryan College-Dayton	3.4	51.01	1,070 – 1,250	18159	45559	#457 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Bryan College-Dayton Dayton, TN Found in Dayton, Bryan College-Dayton accepts 51% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 94% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.4 % Acceptance Rate 51.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $18,159 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,559
458	California State University-Stanislaus	3.4	98.14	840 – 1,060	7433	47793	#458 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate California State University-Stanislaus Turlock, CA Located in Turlock, California State University-Stanislaus accepts 98% of applicants and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 63% of students attending California State University-Stanislaus currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.4 % Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 840 – 1,060 Avg. Net Price $7,433 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,793
459	Colorado State University Global	3.4	98.4	890 – 970	16510	65131	#459 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Colorado State University Global Denver, CO Found in Denver, Colorado State University Global accepts 98% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 10% of students attending Colorado State University Global currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.4 % Acceptance Rate 98.4% SAT Score 890 – 970 Avg. Net Price $16,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,131
460	Fordham University	3.4	59.31	1,340 – 1,480	48190	68008	#460 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Fordham University Bronx, NY Fordham University students can attend classes across three campuses - the Lincoln Center, Rose Hill campus, and the professional campus in Westchester. The school attracts students from all over the country and offers distance learning. 83% will graduate in six years. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.4 % Acceptance Rate 59.3% SAT Score 1,340 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $48,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,008
461	Lipscomb University	3.4	67.73	1,150 – 1,380	27695	50454	#461 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Lipscomb University Nashville, TN Lipscomb University is a fairly selective school and during the last admissions cycle, 25% of accepted students enrolled. A NCAA Division I without football member, 265 Bisons compete in the Atlantic Sun Conference....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.4 % Acceptance Rate 67.7% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $27,695 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,454
462	North Central University	3.4	98.98	970 – 1,180	26363	37688	#462 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate North Central University Minneapolis, MN Located in Minneapolis, North Central University’s acceptance rate is 99%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 96% of students attending North Central University currently receive grant aid from the school. At North Central University, there is a 82%......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.4 % Acceptance Rate 99.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $26,363 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,688
463	Norwich University	3.4	74.44	1,060 – 1,320	24496	59743	#463 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Norwich University Northfield, VT Found in Northfield, Norwich University accepts 74% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students attending Norwich University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.4 % Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $24,496 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,743
464	Otterbein University	3.4	84.53	1,110 – 1,310	20457	44539	#464 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Otterbein University Westerville, OH Otterbein University is a private institution that offers up to Doctor's degrees. It was founded by the Church of United Brethren in Christ in 1947, but today it’s affiliated with the United Methodist Church....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.4 % Acceptance Rate 84.5% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $20,457 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,539
465	The College of Saint Scholastica	3.4	92.96	1,010 – 1,210	26083	62332	#465 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate The College of Saint Scholastica Duluth, MN A Roman Catholic school founded by the Benedictine Sisters, the College of St. Scholastica’s motto is “All her paths are peace” in Latin. It’s non selective, and 17% of those accepted during the last admissions cycle enrolled....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.4 % Acceptance Rate 93.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,083 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,332
466	University of Jamestown	3.4	88.08	930 – 1,180	20510	51151	#466 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate University of Jamestown Jamestown, ND Located in Jamestown, the University of Jamestown accepts 88% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 67%....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.4 % Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $20,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,151
467	University of Minnesota-Morris	3.4	74.93	1,040 – 1,240	9677	43163	#467 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate University of Minnesota-Morris Morris, MN Based in Morris, the University of Minnesota-Morris’s acceptance rate is 75% and charges $30 for undergraduate applications. About 94% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.4 % Acceptance Rate 74.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $9,677 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,163
468	University of New Haven	3.4	60.38	1,060 – 1,270	34557	49829	#468 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate University of New Haven West Haven, CT Located in West Haven, the University of New Haven accepted 60% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending the University of New Haven will receive institutional grant aid. At the......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.4 % Acceptance Rate 60.4% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $34,557 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,829
469	University of Sioux Falls	3.4	82.89	1,050 – 1,220	21385	46712	#469 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate University of Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, SD Based in Sioux Falls, the University of Sioux Falls accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at the University of Sioux Falls currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.4 % Acceptance Rate 82.9% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $21,385 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,712
470	University of St Francis	3.4	65.29	1,040 – 1,250	14045	56648	#470 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate University of St Francis Joliet, IL Based in Joliet, the University of St Francis’s acceptance rate is 65% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 97% of students attending the University of St Francis will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of St Francis, there is a 79% first year retention rate and 47% of......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.4 % Acceptance Rate 65.3% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $14,045 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,648
471	Valley City State University	3.4	99.07	930 – 1,180	12442	45820	#471 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Valley City State University Valley City, ND Found in Valley City, Valley City State University’s acceptance rate is 99% and charges $35 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 96% of students at Valley City State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 71% and around 28% of students will graduate within four......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.4 % Acceptance Rate 99.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $12,442 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,820
472	Waynesburg University	3.4	89.82	950 – 1,240	18667	48994	#472 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Waynesburg University Waynesburg, PA 100% of Waynesburg University’s students receive grant aid, averaging $24,971 each. Many undergraduates major in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. The campus is home to four parks, totalling 15 acres. Statue Park is dedicated to Civil War casualties. Waynesburg is non selective. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.4 % Acceptance Rate 89.8% SAT Score 950 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $18,667 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,994
473	Alfred University	3.5	73.84	1,150 – 1,330	26470	41703	#473 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Alfred University Alfred, NY Found in Alfred, Alfred University accepts 74% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Alfred University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Alfred University, there is a......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.5 % Acceptance Rate 73.8% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $26,470 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,703
474	Ashland University	3.5	76.4	1,040 – 1,210	22610	47722	#474 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Ashland University Ashland, OH Found in Ashland, Ashland University’s acceptance rate is 76% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students attending Ashland University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 77% and its......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.5 % Acceptance Rate 76.4% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $22,610 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,722
475	Baptist Health Sciences University	3.5	82.02	930 – 1,110	11348	59224	#475 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Baptist Health Sciences University Memphis, TN Based in Memphis, Baptist Health Sciences University accepted 82% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 39% of students attending Baptist Health Sciences University currently receive institutional grant......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.5 % Acceptance Rate 82.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $11,348 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,224
476	Berry College	3.5	64	1,120 – 1,320	25363	45014	#476 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Berry College Mount Berry, GA Located in Mount Berry, Berry College accepted 64% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At Berry College, there is a 84% first year retention rate and around 61%......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.5 % Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $25,363 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,014
477	California State University-Channel Islands	3.5	94.81	870 – 1,080	10632	46785	#477 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate California State University-Channel Islands Camarillo, CA Based in Camarillo, California State University-Channel Islands accepts 95% of applicants and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 61% of students attending California State University-Channel Islands currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.5 % Acceptance Rate 94.8% SAT Score 870 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $10,632 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,785
478	Capital University	3.5	70.22	960 – 1,210	22395	45767	#478 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Capital University Columbus, OH Found in Columbus, Capital University accepts 70% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 99% of students attending Capital University will receive institutional grant aid. At Capital University, there is a 76% first year retention rate and around 56% of students will graduate......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.5 % Acceptance Rate 70.2% SAT Score 960 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $22,395 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,767
479	Culinary Institute of America	3.5	91.15	930 – 1,170	39581	37846	#479 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Culinary Institute of America Hyde Park, NY Located in Hyde Park, Culinary Institute of America’s acceptance rate is 91%. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. About 99% of students attending Culinary Institute of America currently receive grant aid from the school. At Culinary Institute of America, there is a 70% first year retention rate and around 0% of students......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.5 % Acceptance Rate 91.2% SAT Score 930 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $39,581 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,846
480	Hartwick College	3.5	69.6	1,070 – 1,290	31712	50452	#480 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Hartwick College Oneonta, NY Found in Oneonta, Hartwick College’s acceptance rate is 70% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Hartwick College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 74% of students continued studying at Hartwick College after completing......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.5 % Acceptance Rate 69.6% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $31,712 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,452
481	Holy Family University	3.5	71.04	910 – 1,150	14072	55285	#481 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Holy Family University Philadelphia, PA Based in Philadelphia, Holy Family University’s acceptance rate is 71% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students attending Holy Family University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.5 % Acceptance Rate 71.0% SAT Score 910 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $14,072 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,285
482	Laboure College of Healthcare	3.5	50	--	0	64815	#482 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Laboure College of Healthcare Milton, MA Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.5 % Acceptance Rate 50.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,815
483	Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts	3.5	89.74	960 – 1,180	16544	36803	#483 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts North Adams, MA Business Administration and Management, General is a commonly chosen area of study at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. The school is non selective and offers rolling admissions. Murdock the Mountain Lion cheers on the Trailblazers who play in Ice Hockey, Soccer, and Basketball, among others. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.5 % Acceptance Rate 89.7% SAT Score 960 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,544 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,803
484	Merrimack College	3.5	70.02	1,050 – 1,180	38504	54316	#484 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Merrimack College North Andover, MA Found in North Andover, Merrimack College accepted 70% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Merrimack College currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.5 % Acceptance Rate 70.0% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $38,504 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,316
485	Minnesota State University, Mankato	3.5	88.44	1,080 – 1,210	18861	50098	#485 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Minnesota State University, Mankato Mankato, MN Based in Mankato, Minnesota State University- Mankato accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $20 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 64% of students attending Minnesota State University- Mankato currently receive institutional grant......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.5 % Acceptance Rate 88.4% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $18,861 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,098
486	Molloy University	3.5	81.74	1,100 – 1,300	24405	78372	#486 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Molloy University Rockville Centre, NY Molloy University was founded as the Molloy Catholic College for Women in 1955. The school became fully co-educational in 1982, and would be known as Molloy University in 2022. Cheered on by their mascot, Victor E. Lion, student athletes are known as the Lions....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.5 % Acceptance Rate 81.7% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $24,405 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,372
487	Newman University	3.5	73.98	930 – 1,210	21050	47051	#487 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Newman University Wichita, KS Found in Wichita, Newman University’s acceptance rate is 74%. They request $25 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 95% of students at Newman University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.5 % Acceptance Rate 74.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,050 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,051
488	Rivier University	3.5	82.59	1,060 – 1,180	28584	54599	#488 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Rivier University Nashua, NH Rivier University is named after its founder, Anne-Marie Rivier. Opened in 1933 as a Catholic women’s college, it admitted men starting in 1991 and became a university in 2012. Nursing Science, Computer and Information Sciences, and General are popular programs....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.5 % Acceptance Rate 82.6% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $28,584 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,599
489	Susquehanna University	3.5	81.43	1,100 – 1,310	26444	51535	#489 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Susquehanna University Selinsgrove, PA Based in Selinsgrove, Susquehanna University accepts 81% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 97% of students attending Susquehanna University currently receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students receive $45,185 each. The first year retention rate is 86%....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.5 % Acceptance Rate 81.4% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $26,444 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,535
490	Texas Christian University	3.5	44.49	1,190 – 1,380	41848	60435	#490 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX 80% of students attending Texas Christian University receive institutional grants to help cover the cost of college. With an impressive 93% first year retention rate, the school has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, and General are the most common undergraduate majors. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.5 % Acceptance Rate 44.5% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $41,848 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,435
491	Trevecca Nazarene University	3.5	69.44	980 – 1,190	18035	46065	#491 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Trevecca Nazarene University Nashville, TN Based in Nashville, Trevecca Nazarene University accepts 69% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.5 % Acceptance Rate 69.4% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $18,035 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,065
492	University of Delaware	3.5	70.6	1,210 – 1,380	19139	58846	#492 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate University of Delaware Newark, DE During the last admissions cycle, the University of Delaware received 40,000 applications. It also has a 16 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and a 92% first year retention rate. UD’s athletes are known as the Fightin' Blue Hens and they compete in the Colonial Athletic Association. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.5 % Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $19,139 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,846
493	University of Georgia	3.5	37.7	1,300 – 1,490	16662	57565	#493 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate University of Georgia Athens, GA At the University of Georgia, many undergraduates will go on to major in Psychology, General. Founded in 1785, it’s a Public Ivy and one of the oldest public schools in the country. Over the years, UGA has produced many well known public figures, including football players, Pulitzer prize winners, and more. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.5 % Acceptance Rate 37.7% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $16,662 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,565
494	University of Illinois Chicago	3.5	77.35	1,150 – 1,360	10852	53218	#494 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL Based in Chicago, the University of Illinois Chicago accepts 77% of applicants. They charge $60 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. About 70% of students at the University of Illinois Chicago currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 80% and around 40% of......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.5 % Acceptance Rate 77.4% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $10,852 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,218
495	University of Nebraska at Kearney	3.5	89.49	1,010 – 1,240	16287	43241	#495 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate University of Nebraska at Kearney Kearney, NE University of Nebraska at Kearney is a non selective school, and many who enroll pursue Bachelor’s degrees in Elementary Education and Teaching, Business Administration and Management, and General. UNK also has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1 and first year retention rate of 80%. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.5 % Acceptance Rate 89.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $16,287 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,241
496	Young Harris College	3.5	62.64	930 – 1,190	21969	36389	#496 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Young Harris College Young Harris, GA Located in Young Harris, Young Harris College accepts 63% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 65%....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.5 % Acceptance Rate 62.6% SAT Score 930 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $21,969 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,389
497	Baker University	3.6	94.19	760 – 1,080	26211	54747	#497 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Baker University Baldwin City, KS Found in Baldwin City, Baker University accepted 94% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $20 for graduate applications. About 100% of students attending Baker University will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.6 % Acceptance Rate 94.2% SAT Score 760 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $26,211 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,747
498	Bethel College-North Newton	3.6	93.5	980 – 1,160	30406	40808	#498 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Bethel College-North Newton North Newton, KS Found in North Newton, Bethel College-North Newton accepts 94% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.6 % Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 980 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $30,406 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,808
499	California State University-East Bay	3.6	97.39	830 – 1,050	9850	55546	#499 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA Found in Hayward, California State University-East Bay accepts 97% of applicants and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 60% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate is 76% and its four year......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.6 % Acceptance Rate 97.4% SAT Score 830 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $9,850 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,546
500	Central College	3.6	86.17	1,050 – 1,240	23848	49115	#500 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate Central College Pella, IA Located in Pella, Central College accepts 86% of applicants. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Central College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.6 % Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $23,848 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,115