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Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Midwest Athletic Conference

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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	Hillsdale College	0	20.72	1,350 – 1,480	26030	63721	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Midwest Athletic Conference Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI Hillsdale College’s motto is “Virtus Tentamine Gaudet” or “Strength Rejoices in the Challenge.” The school has a 97% first year retention rate and an 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. All students have to take courses on the “Great Books” and the United States Constitution. 78% will graduate within 4 years. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) -- Acceptance Rate 20.7% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $26,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
2	Cedarville University	0.7	64.88	1,140 – 1,360	27047	47937	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Midwest Athletic Conference 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 $18,776 per student on average. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 0.7 % Acceptance Rate 64.9% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $27,047 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,937
3	The University of Findlay	2.8	86.15	1,010 – 1,240	26215	49757	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Midwest Athletic Conference The University of Findlay Findlay, OH Located in Findlay, The University of Findlay accepted 86% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 72% and 47% of......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.8 % Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $26,215 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,757
4	Ashland University	3.5	80.53	1,040 – 1,250	21971	47722	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Midwest Athletic Conference Ashland University Ashland, OH Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.5 % Acceptance Rate 80.5% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $21,971 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,722
5	Trevecca Nazarene University	3.5	69.44	980 – 1,190	16222	46065	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Midwest Athletic Conference 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 $16,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,065
6	Ursuline College	3.6	84.01	980 – 1,190	17678	45646	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Midwest Athletic Conference Ursuline College Pepper Pike, OH Ursuline College is a private liberal arts school founded in 1871 as a Catholic women's college. While men can attend this school today, the school continues to provide a woman-focused education and the majority of students are women....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.6 % Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $17,678 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,646
7	Malone University	3.8	75.86	970 – 1,180	23362	43056	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Midwest Athletic Conference Malone University Canton, OH Malone University offers up to Post-master's certificates. Affiliated with the Evangelical Friends Church, the school’s motto is “Christ’s Kingdom First.” A part of the Great Midwest Athletic Conference, 398 Pioneers compete in sports, such as Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Basketball, and Soccer. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.8 % Acceptance Rate 75.9% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,362 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,056
8	Ohio Dominican University	5.1	94.23	1,040 – 1,310	21006	43933	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Midwest Athletic Conference Ohio Dominican University Columbus, OH Based in Columbus, Ohio Dominican University accepts 94% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Ohio Dominican University will receive grant aid from the school. 64% of students continued their studies at Ohio Dominican......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 5.1 % Acceptance Rate 94.2% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $21,006 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,933
9	Thomas More University	5.4	97.03	1,040 – 1,190	21314	47148	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Midwest Athletic Conference Thomas More University Crestview Hills, KY Located in Crestview Hills, Thomas More University accepts 97% of applicants. They charge $30 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Thomas More University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 5.4 % Acceptance Rate 97.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $21,314 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,148
10	Walsh University	5.6	78.15	1,040 – 1,260	21009	50090	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Midwest Athletic Conference Walsh University North Canton, OH Found in North Canton, Walsh University accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Walsh University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 76% of students continued their......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 5.6 % Acceptance Rate 78.2% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $21,009 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,090
11	Lake Erie College	6	64.12	970 – 1,160	22322	43959	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Midwest Athletic Conference Lake Erie College Painesville, OH Located in Painesville, Lake Erie College accepted 64% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at Lake Erie College currently receive grant aid from the school. At Lake Erie College, there is a 62% first year retention rate and......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 6.0 % Acceptance Rate 64.1% SAT Score 970 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $22,322 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,959
12	Kentucky Wesleyan College	7.4	67.05	1,010 – 1,210	20867	35895	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Midwest Athletic Conference Kentucky Wesleyan College Owensboro, KY Located in Owensboro, Kentucky Wesleyan College’s acceptance rate is 67%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 95% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Kentucky Wesleyan College, there is a 67% first year retention rate and around 33% of undergraduates will earn a degree......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 7.4 % Acceptance Rate 67.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $20,867 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,895
13	Northwood University	7.4	83.9	970 – 1,180	26429	54058	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Midwest Athletic Conference Northwood University Midland, MI Found in Midland, Northwood University accepts 84% of applicants. They request $30 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 7.4 % Acceptance Rate 83.9% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $26,429 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,058
14	Tiffin University	9.6	79.77	860 – 1,120	24516	42475	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Midwest Athletic Conference Tiffin University Tiffin, OH Found in Tiffin, Tiffin University accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 97% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At Tiffin University, there is a 60% first year retention rate and a 36% four year......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 9.6 % Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 860 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $24,516 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,475