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Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Northern Athletics Collegiate 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	Wisconsin Lutheran College	1.9	78.16	1,130 – 1,340	22809	49095	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference Wisconsin Lutheran College Milwaukee, WI Found in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Lutheran College’s acceptance rate is 78% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% 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 $22,809 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,095
2	Illinois Institute of Technology	2	54.93	1,200 – 1,410	25001	70803	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference 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 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $25,001 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $70,803
3	Saint Norbert College	2.3	85.74	1,080 – 1,310	27236	49775	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference 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 83% first year retention rate. 75% graduate in four years, 78% in six. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.3 % Acceptance Rate 85.7% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $27,236 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,775
4	Milwaukee School of Engineering	2.4	62.39	1,200 – 1,390	26122	75114	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference Milwaukee School of Engineering Milwaukee, WI Found in Milwaukee, Milwaukee School of Engineering’s acceptance rate is 62% 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 83%....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.4 % Acceptance Rate 62.4% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $26,122 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $75,114
5	Concordia University-Chicago	2.5	92.79	1,000 – 1,200	17767	44405	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference Concordia University-Chicago River Forest, IL Found in River Forest, Concordia University-Chicago accepts 93% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% 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 36% four......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.5 % Acceptance Rate 92.8% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $17,767 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,405
6	Benedictine University	3.1	95.23	1,010 – 1,300	24570	50222	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference 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 94% 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 1,010 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $24,570 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,222
7	Edgewood College	3.3	94.52	1,040 – 1,210	26692	53843	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference Edgewood College Madison, WI Located in Madison, Edgewood College accepted 95% 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 94.5% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,692 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,843
8	Dominican University	3.9	90.32	930 – 1,140	16969	47907	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference Dominican University River Forest, IL Based in River Forest, Dominican University accepted 90% 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 Dominican University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.9 % Acceptance Rate 90.3% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $16,969 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,907
9	Marian University	3.9	66.77	930 – 1,140	23552	49839	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference Marian University Fond Du Lac, WI Located in Fond Du Lac, Marian University accepted 67% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 94% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.9 % Acceptance Rate 66.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $23,552 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,839
10	Eureka College	4.4	85	880 – 1,160	20215	42968	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference Eureka College Eureka, IL Located in Eureka, Eureka College accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 50% and 42% of students will earn their......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 4.4 % Acceptance Rate 85.0% SAT Score 880 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $20,215 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,968
11	Aurora University	4.8	80.85	920 – 1,170	19220	51237	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference Aurora University Aurora, IL During the last admissions cycle, Aurora University received 5,380 applications. 15% of accepted students, or 660, decided to enroll. The school’s motto is “Sapientes abscondunt scientiam,” which is Latin for “Wise persons will carry away knowledge.” It offers up to Doctor's degrees. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 4.8 % Acceptance Rate 80.9% SAT Score 920 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $19,220 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,237
12	Rockford University	4.9	57.04	960 – 1,130	24098	45847	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference Rockford University Rockford, IL Located in Rockford, Rockford University’s acceptance rate is 57%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 99% of students attending Rockford University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 4.9 % Acceptance Rate 57.0% SAT Score 960 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $24,098 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,847
13	Lakeland University	5.1	91.4	890 – 1,110	22593	49546	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference Lakeland University Plymouth, WI Based in Plymouth, Lakeland University accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending Lakeland University will receive grant aid from the school. 67% of students continued their studies at Lakeland University after......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 5.1 % Acceptance Rate 91.4% SAT Score 890 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $22,593 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,546
14	Alverno College	5.8	84.38	890 – 1,110	17884	51755	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference Alverno College Milwaukee, WI Based in Milwaukee, Alverno College accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending Alverno College currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 61%....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 5.8 % Acceptance Rate 84.4% SAT Score 890 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $17,884 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,755
15	Concordia University-Wisconsin	6.2	78.19	1,110 – 1,310	28060	49761	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference Concordia University-Wisconsin Mequon, WI Based in Mequon, Concordia University-Wisconsin accepts 78% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students at Concordia University-Wisconsin currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 78% of students decide to stay at Concordia......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 6.2 % Acceptance Rate 78.2% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $28,060 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,761