2026 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Pioneer Football League

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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	Butler University	1.2	85.08	1,190 – 1,370	40140	61627	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Pioneer Football League 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 $40,140 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,627
2	University of Dayton	1.4	65.66	1,180 – 1,400	31551	62477	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Pioneer Football League University of Dayton Dayton, OH Found in Dayton, the University of Dayton accepted 66% 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 65.7% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $31,551 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,477
3	Davidson College	1.5	13.37	1,400 – 1,520	26510	62866	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Pioneer Football League 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 $26,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,866
4	Marist College	1.7	56.51	1,200 – 1,360	40106	62546	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Pioneer Football League Marist College Poughkeepsie, NY Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.7 % Acceptance Rate 56.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $40,106 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,546
5	Drake University	1.8	63.85	1,110 – 1,350	30886	58233	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Pioneer Football League Drake University Des Moines, IA Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.8 % Acceptance Rate 63.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $30,886 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,233
6	University of San Diego	2	52.38	1,210 – 1,390	37675	64995	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Pioneer Football League 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 $37,675 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,995
7	University of St Thomas	3.6	91.25	1,190 – 1,350	32637	62412	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Pioneer Football League University of St Thomas Saint Paul, MN The University of St. Thomas was founded in 1885 as a Catholic Seminary. The school’s namesake, Thomas Aquinas, is the patron saint of all of the attending students. Other campuses and properties of the university can be found in Minneapolis, Owatonna, and Rome, Italy. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.6 % Acceptance Rate 91.3% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $32,637 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,412
8	Presbyterian College	3.8	68.37	990 – 1,220	20058	44387	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Pioneer Football League Presbyterian College Clinton, SC Located in Clinton, Presbyterian College accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Presbyterian College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.8 % Acceptance Rate 68.4% SAT Score 990 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $20,058 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,387
9	Valparaiso University	4	89.34	1,140 – 1,360	23168	55216	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Pioneer Football League Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN Based in Valparaiso, Valparaiso University accepts 89% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Valparaiso University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Valparaiso University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and 65% of students will graduate in......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 4.0 % Acceptance Rate 89.3% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $23,168 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,216
10	Stetson University	4.1	71.6	990 – 1,240	22914	44792	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Pioneer Football League Stetson University DeLand, FL Stetson University was first known as DeLand Academy when it opened in 1883. Its name changed just a few years later after generous donations from John B. Stetson. During downtime, students have plenty to do, as the campus isn’t far from the beach or amusement parks in Orlando. Stetson has a 10 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 4.1 % Acceptance Rate 71.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,914 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,792
11	Morehead State University	10	77.21	1,020 – 1,220	10017	37131	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Pioneer Football League Morehead State University Morehead, KY Located in Morehead, Morehead State University accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 75% of students at Morehead State University currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 65%......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 10.0 % Acceptance Rate 77.2% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $10,017 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,131