2026 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Mid-States Football Association

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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	University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne	2.8	95.97	880 – 1,080	20897	47944	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Mid-States Football Association 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 98% 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 $20,897 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,944
2	Taylor University	3	73.53	1,120 – 1,360	25698	45142	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Mid-States Football Association Taylor University Upland, IN Taylor University offers 2 majors and programs. Some of the most popular areas of study for the Trojans include Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, and Other....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.0 % Acceptance Rate 73.5% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $25,698 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,142
3	University of St Francis	3.4	65.3	900 – 1,160	16455	56648	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Mid-States Football Association University of St Francis Joliet, IL Based in Joliet, the University of St Francis’s acceptance rate is 65% and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% 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 40% of......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.4 % Acceptance Rate 65.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $16,455 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,648
4	Olivet Nazarene University	3.6	55.86	980 – 1,230	22707	49278	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Mid-States Football Association Olivet Nazarene University Bourbonnais, IL Olivet Nazarene University got its start as a grammar school when it opened in 1907, becoming a university in 1986. It’s fairly selective. Athletes, known as the Tigers, wear purple and gold and are cheered on by Toby the Tiger. Many compete in Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Football, and Soccer. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.6 % Acceptance Rate 55.9% SAT Score 980 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $22,707 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,278
5	Madonna University	4	92.93	890 – 1,120	18583	49871	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Mid-States Football Association Madonna University Livonia, MI Located in Livonia, Madonna University’s acceptance rate is 93% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 97% of students attending Madonna University currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 4.0 % Acceptance Rate 92.9% SAT Score 890 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $18,583 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,871
6	Saint Xavier University	4.1	85.75	1,040 – 1,210	11943	50784	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Mid-States Football Association Saint Xavier University Chicago, IL Located in Chicago, Saint Xavier University’s acceptance rate is 86%. They request $25 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 100% of students at Saint Xavier University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 4.1 % Acceptance Rate 85.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $11,943 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,784
7	Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion	4.4	82.21	1,050 – 1,220	23364	51329	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Mid-States Football Association Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion Marion, IN Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion is a NAIA Division II school, with 515 Wildcats primarily competing in the Mid-States Football Association. With a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, IWU has an 82% first year retention rate. Many are studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 4.4 % Acceptance Rate 82.2% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $23,364 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,329
8	Marian University	4.5	95.32	970 – 1,200	23225	55704	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Mid-States Football Association Marian University Indianapolis, IN Found in Indianapolis, Marian University accepts 95% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 91% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 4.5 % Acceptance Rate 95.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $23,225 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,704
9	Judson University	5	62.4	910 – 1,190	21331	45374	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Mid-States Football Association Judson University Elgin, IL Based in Elgin, Judson University accepted 62% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 94% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 5.0 % Acceptance Rate 62.4% SAT Score 910 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $21,331 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,374
10	Siena Heights University	5.1	66.56	890 – 1,110	17740	49913	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Mid-States Football Association Siena Heights University Adrian, MI Based in Adrian, Siena Heights University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Siena Heights University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Siena Heights University, there is a 72% first year......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 5.1 % Acceptance Rate 66.6% SAT Score 890 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $17,740 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,913
11	Saint Ambrose University	5.5	77.33	980 – 1,190	23578	51616	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Mid-States Football Association Saint Ambrose University Davenport, IA St. Ambrose University got its start as a school of commerce for men. Today, the most popular majors are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General. It’s a private Catholic institution with an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. The school motto is “Faith Learning Justice.” Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 5.5 % Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $23,578 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,616
12	Concordia University Ann Arbor	6.2	72.09	1,010 – 1,180	28020	49761	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Mid-States Football Association Concordia University Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI Located in Ann Arbor, Concordia University Ann Arbor accepts 72% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 6.2 % Acceptance Rate 72.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $28,020 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,761
13	Lawrence Technological University	6.5	74.03	1,050 – 1,260	33807	58827	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Mid-States Football Association Lawrence Technological University Southfield, MI Based in Southfield, Lawrence Technological University accepts 74% of applicants and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 92% of students attending Lawrence Technological University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Lawrence Technological University, there is a 78% first year retention......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 6.5 % Acceptance Rate 74.0% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $33,807 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,827