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Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI)

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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	Rush University	0.3	79.8	--	0	86865	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Rush University Chicago, IL Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 0.3 % Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $86,865
2	Case Western Reserve University	0.4	37.78	1,440 – 1,550	41351	75613	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH Case Western Reserve University is known as the “Yale of the West,” as its campus imitated Yale’s. 86% receive grant aid to help offset the cost, or $38,578 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 37.8% SAT Score 1,440 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $41,351 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $75,613
3	Beloit College	0.6	63.04	1,210 – 1,390	24941	41660	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) 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 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and a six-year graduation rate of 73%, 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 1,210 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $24,941 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,660
4	Cedarville University	0.7	64.88	1,140 – 1,360	27047	47937	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) 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
5	Northwestern University	0.7	7.69	1,510 – 1,560	23341	76844	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) 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 1,510 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $23,341 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $76,844
6	University of Notre Dame	0.7	11.27	1,420 – 1,550	29083	86210	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) 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 1,420 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $29,083 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $86,210
7	Kalamazoo College	0.9	75.33	1,210 – 1,380	26050	46137	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) 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 1,210 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $26,050 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,137
8	Maranatha Baptist University	0.9	70.87	1,010 – 1,270	26001	40403	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Maranatha Baptist University Watertown, WI Found in Watertown, Maranatha Baptist University accepts 71% of applicants. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 67% 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 70.9% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $26,001 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,403
9	Ohio Northern University	0.9	78.87	1,090 – 1,320	26396	62686	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) 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 78.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $26,396 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,686
10	Wheaton College	1	89.98	1,270 – 1,440	31346	50270	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) 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 90.0% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $31,346 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,270
11	University of Wisconsin-Madison	1.1	45.17	1,350 – 1,480	14216	61275	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) 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 1,350 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $14,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,275
12	Butler University	1.2	85.08	1,190 – 1,370	40140	61627	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) 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
13	University of Chicago	1.2	4.48	1,510 – 1,570	27979	80870	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) 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 $27,979 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $80,870
14	Oberlin College	1.3	34.16	1,380 – 1,520	50484	38871	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) 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 (82% 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 $50,484 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,871
15	Denison University	1.4	16.93	1,320 – 1,450	42177	51352	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Denison University Granville, OH Denison University is extremely selective - about 26% of accepted students enrolling. With an 89% first year retention rate and 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 81% will graduate in six years....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.4 % Acceptance Rate 16.9% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $42,177 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,352
16	University of Dayton	1.4	65.66	1,180 – 1,400	31551	62477	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) 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
17	University of Wisconsin-La Crosse	1.5	81.22	1,110 – 1,290	13125	49626	#17 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) University of Wisconsin-La Crosse La Crosse, WI Based in La Crosse, the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse accepted 81% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $25 to apply. Approximately 23% 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 81.2% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $13,125 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,626
18	Hanover College	1.6	83.97	1,090 – 1,290	22929	42876	#18 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) 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 84.0% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $22,929 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,876
19	Saint Mary's College	1.6	76.41	1,160 – 1,340	30389	53470	#19 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) 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 10 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 76.4% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $30,389 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,470
20	Franciscan University of Steubenville	1.7	72.23	1,120 – 1,320	24490	42037	#20 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) 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 88% and a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 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 72.2% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $24,490 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,037
21	Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Science	1.7	16.93	1,040 – 1,080	19728	59213	#21 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Science Cincinnati, OH Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.7 % Acceptance Rate 16.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $19,728 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
22	Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences	1.8	69.32	1,110 – 1,310	0	67602	#22 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) 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
23	University of Michigan-Ann Arbor	1.8	15.64	1,370 – 1,530	19005	73762	#23 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) 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 $19,005 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $73,762
24	Elmhurst University	1.9	73.57	1,020 – 1,280	22760	52803	#24 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) 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 99% 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 $22,760 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,803
25	Lawrence University	1.9	63.94	1,190 – 1,410	27393	40653	#25 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) 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 $27,393 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,653
26	Wisconsin Lutheran College	1.9	78.16	1,130 – 1,340	22809	49095	#26 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) 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
27	Baldwin Wallace University	2	75.7	1,090 – 1,300	28190	44972	#27 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) 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 83% first year retention rate....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.0 % Acceptance Rate 75.7% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $28,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,972
28	Illinois Institute of Technology	2	54.93	1,200 – 1,410	25001	70803	#28 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) 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
29	Walsh College	2	37.33	--	0	64114	#29 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Walsh College Troy, MI Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.0 % Acceptance Rate 37.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,114
30	Franklin College	2.1	69.78	1,060 – 1,240	23843	45635	#30 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) 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 $23,843 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,635
31	Lake Forest College	2.1	56.81	1,240 – 1,410	29894	51324	#31 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) 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 $29,894 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,324
32	Mount Carmel College of Nursing	2.1	57.39	930 – 1,080	11686	60785	#32 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Mount Carmel College of Nursing Columbus, OH Found in Columbus, Mount Carmel College of Nursing accepts 57% of applicants. They charge $30 for undergraduate applications. About 48% of students at Mount Carmel College of Nursing will receive grant aid from the school. At Mount Carmel College of Nursing, there is a 83% first year retention rate and 75% of students will......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.1 % Acceptance Rate 57.4% SAT Score 930 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $11,686 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,785
33	Carroll University	2.2	66.84	1,070 – 1,280	25171	54456	#33 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Carroll University Waukesha, WI Located in Waukesha, Carroll University’s acceptance rate is 67%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% 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 $25,171 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,456
34	Cleveland Institute of Music	2.2	38.53	--	36001	60883	#34 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Cleveland Institute of Music Cleveland, OH Based in Cleveland, Cleveland Institute of Music accepts 39% 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 98% and......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.2 % Acceptance Rate 38.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $36,001 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,883
35	University of Wisconsin-River Falls	2.2	77.82	1,010 – 1,210	15242	46524	#35 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) 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 77.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $15,242 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,524
36	Bellin College	2.3	100	1,010 – 1,180	27998	72118	#36 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Bellin College Green Bay, WI Located in Green Bay, Bellin College accepts 100% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of students attending Bellin College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.3 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $27,998 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $72,118
37	Grace College and Theological Seminary	2.3	80.78	970 – 1,220	21680	41463	#37 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) 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, 80% of freshmen return for their sophomore year, and 72% graduate within six years. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.3 % Acceptance Rate 80.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $21,680 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,463
38	Saint Norbert College	2.3	85.74	1,080 – 1,310	27236	49775	#38 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) 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
39	Bradley University	2.4	76.75	1,060 – 1,290	24703	59114	#39 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) 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 82% and its four year graduation......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.4 % Acceptance Rate 76.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $24,703 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,114
40	Cleveland Institute of Art	2.4	56.28	1,090 – 1,280	33527	33148	#40 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Cleveland Institute of Art Cleveland, OH Based in Cleveland, Cleveland Institute of Art accepts 56% 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 56.3% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $33,527 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,148
41	Earlham College	2.4	73.11	1,130 – 1,340	26517	35430	#41 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) 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 $26,517 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,430
42	Milwaukee School of Engineering	2.4	62.39	1,200 – 1,390	26122	75114	#42 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) 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
43	National Louis University	2.4	93.12	850 – 930	15724	43562	#43 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) National Louis University Chicago, IL Located in Chicago, National Louis University accepts 93% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 15% of students attending National Louis University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 56% and 19% of students will graduate in four years. The top three......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.4 % Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 850 – 930 Avg. Net Price $15,724 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,562
44	University of Wisconsin-Platteville	2.4	87.26	1,080 – 1,280	15966	54825	#44 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) University of Wisconsin-Platteville Platteville, WI Located in Platteville, the University of Wisconsin-Platteville accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 88% 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 87.3% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $15,966 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,825
45	Concordia University-Chicago	2.5	92.79	1,000 – 1,200	17767	44405	#45 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) 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
46	Calvin University	2.6	70.91	1,150 – 1,370	26374	48039	#46 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) 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 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $26,374 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,039
47	Kenyon College	2.6	31.03	1,380 – 1,490	44470	46627	#47 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) 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 91% 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 $44,470 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,627
48	DePauw University	2.7	57.19	1,150 – 1,380	30507	58476	#48 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) 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 1,150 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $30,507 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,476
49	John Carroll University	2.7	80.9	1,200 – 1,390	30790	53187	#49 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) 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 $30,790 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,187
50	Marquette University	2.7	81.34	1,230 – 1,390	32031	65241	#50 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) 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 $32,031 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,241
51	Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing	2.7	79.8	--	0	57542	#51 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing Peoria, IL Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.7 % Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,542
52	Xavier University	2.7	86.69	1,110 – 1,330	31542	54758	#52 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Xavier University Cincinnati, OH Located in Cincinnati, Xavier University’s acceptance rate is 87%. 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 86.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $31,542 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,758
53	Anderson University	2.8	53.32	940 – 1,170	21914	44396	#53 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Anderson University Anderson, IN Located in Anderson, Anderson University’s acceptance rate is 53%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 70% 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 53.3% SAT Score 940 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $21,914 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,396
54	The University of Findlay	2.8	86.15	1,010 – 1,240	26215	49757	#54 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) 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
55	University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne	2.8	95.97	880 – 1,080	20897	47944	#55 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) 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
56	University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point	2.8	90.37	1,040 – 1,240	14347	43371	#56 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Stevens Point, WI Found in Stevens Point, the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point accepts 90% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 83% 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 90.4% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $14,347 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,371
57	Hope College	2.9	79.24	1,130 – 1,370	28643	49727	#57 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) 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 10 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 81% six year graduation rate. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.9 % Acceptance Rate 79.2% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $28,643 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,727
58	University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign	2.9	42.37	1,380 – 1,530	14297	64802	#58 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) 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 71% 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 1,380 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $14,297 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,802
59	University of Wisconsin-Stout	2.9	87.47	1,040 – 1,280	15574	50251	#59 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) University of Wisconsin-Stout Menomonie, WI Found in Menomonie, the University of Wisconsin-Stout accepts 87% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 29% 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 87.5% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $15,574 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,251
60	Antioch University	3	0	--	0	47986	#60 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Antioch University Yellow Springs, OH Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.0 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,986
61	Huntington University	3	75.64	940 – 1,170	21149	40702	#61 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Huntington University Huntington, IN 97% 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 $21,149 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,702
62	Knox College	3	70.79	1,170 – 1,440	25524	37757	#62 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) 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 1,170 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $25,524 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,757
63	Taylor University	3	73.53	1,120 – 1,360	25698	45142	#63 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) 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, Biology/Biological Sciences, 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 1,120 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $25,698 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,142
64	University of Wisconsin-Green Bay	3	72.89	970 – 1,180	10289	46546	#64 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Green Bay, WI Found in Green Bay, the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay accepts 73% of applicants. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. About 33% of students attending the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay will receive institutional grant aid. 65% of students continued studying at the University......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.0 % Acceptance Rate 72.9% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $10,289 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,546
65	Benedictine University	3.1	95.23	1,010 – 1,300	24570	50222	#65 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) 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
66	Loyola University Chicago	3.1	81.6	1,220 – 1,390	37592	58411	#66 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) 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 81% and around 65% 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 $37,592 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,411
67	Viterbo University	3.1	72.43	1,110 – 1,250	23901	56804	#67 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) 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 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $23,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,804
68	Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology	3.2	76.86	1,300 – 1,490	44016	85935	#68 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) 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 1,300 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $44,016 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,935
69	Edgewood College	3.3	94.52	1,040 – 1,210	26692	53843	#69 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) 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
70	Illinois Wesleyan University	3.3	39.31	1,150 – 1,370	31310	56082	#70 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) 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 98% 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 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $31,310 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,082
71	University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire	3.3	87.99	1,110 – 1,310	15323	50011	#71 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Eau Claire, WI Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.3 % Acceptance Rate 88.0% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $15,323 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,011
72	Otterbein University	3.4	84.52	990 – 1,240	22242	44539	#72 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) 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 990 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,242 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,539
73	University of St Francis	3.4	65.3	900 – 1,160	16455	56648	#73 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) 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
74	Ashland University	3.5	80.53	1,040 – 1,250	21971	47722	#74 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) 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
75	Capital University	3.5	70.22	960 – 1,210	22480	45767	#75 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) 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 75% first year retention rate and around 54% 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 $22,480 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,767
76	University of Illinois Chicago	3.5	77.35	1,150 – 1,360	11499	53218	#76 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) 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 69% 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 36% of......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.5 % Acceptance Rate 77.4% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $11,499 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,218
77	Olivet Nazarene University	3.6	55.86	980 – 1,230	22707	49278	#77 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) 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
78	University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh	3.6	83.77	930 – 1,240	12942	50140	#78 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Oshkosh, WI Found in Oshkosh, the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh’s acceptance rate is 84% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 27% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. 72% of students continued their studies at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh after completing their first year....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.6 % Acceptance Rate 83.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $12,942 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,140
79	Ursuline College	3.6	84.01	1,040 – 1,210	17678	45646	#79 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) 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 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $17,678 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,646
80	Illinois College	3.7	78.19	910 – 1,200	17255	40110	#80 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Illinois College Jacksonville, IL Founded in 1829, Illinois College is the second oldest college in the state. 100% of enrolled students receive grant aid to help offset the cost of attendance, with each package averaging $30,139....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.7 % Acceptance Rate 78.2% SAT Score 910 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $17,255 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,110
81	Illinois State University	3.8	88.15	1,010 – 1,220	20871	50599	#81 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Illinois State University Normal, IL Located in Normal, Illinois State University’s acceptance rate is 88% and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. About 94% of students at Illinois State University will receive grant aid from the school. At Illinois State University, there is a 81% first year retention rate and a 48% four year graduation rate....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.8 % Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $20,871 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,599
82	Malone University	3.8	75.86	970 – 1,180	23362	43056	#82 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) 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
83	Mount Mary University	3.8	66.34	930 – 1,080	19409	40421	#83 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Mount Mary University Milwaukee, WI Located in Milwaukee, Mount Mary University accepts 66% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $45 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.8 % Acceptance Rate 66.3% SAT Score 930 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $19,409 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,421
84	Muskingum University	3.8	81.84	930 – 1,110	20269	40536	#84 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Muskingum University New Concord, OH Found in New Concord, Muskingum University accepted 82% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 97% of students at Muskingum University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.8 % Acceptance Rate 81.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $20,269 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,536
85	Spring Arbor University	3.8	37.33	940 – 1,170	21720	45592	#85 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor, MI Found in Spring Arbor, Spring Arbor University’s acceptance rate is 37%. Undergraduates have to pay $30 to apply. About 100% of students attending Spring Arbor University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.8 % Acceptance Rate 37.3% SAT Score 940 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $21,720 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,592
86	Dominican University	3.9	90.32	940 – 1,180	16969	47907	#86 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) 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 940 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,969 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,907
87	Marian University	3.9	66.77	930 – 1,140	23552	49839	#87 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) 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
88	Ripon College	3.9	83.92	1,030 – 1,260	22557	42334	#88 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Ripon College Ripon, WI Found in Ripon, Ripon College accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students attending Ripon College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.9 % Acceptance Rate 83.9% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $22,557 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,334
89	Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College	3.9	76.14	880 – 1,070	18470	41863	#89 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Saint Mary of the Woods, IN Found in Saint Mary of the Woods, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College’s acceptance rate is 76% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.9 % Acceptance Rate 76.1% SAT Score 880 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $18,470 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,863
90	Goshen College	4	84.04	880 – 1,110	17040	43218	#90 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Goshen College Goshen, IN Found in Goshen, Goshen College accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 98% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 80%....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 4.0 % Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 880 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $17,040 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,218
91	Madonna University	4	52.26	890 – 1,120	18583	49871	#91 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Madonna University Livonia, MI Located in Livonia, Madonna University’s acceptance rate is 52% 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 52.3% SAT Score 890 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $18,583 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,871
92	Mercy College of Ohio	4	42.76	850 – 1,100	15705	61877	#92 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Mercy College of Ohio Toledo, OH Found in Toledo, Mercy College of Ohio accepts 43% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 97% of students at Mercy College of Ohio will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 4.0 % Acceptance Rate 42.8% SAT Score 850 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $15,705 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,877
93	North Central College	4	77.33	1,090 – 1,320	24190	51762	#93 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) North Central College Naperville, IL North Central College started as Plainfield College in 1861, receiving its current name in 1926 and acquiring Shimer College in 2017. It’s affiliated with the United Methodist Church, and it’s motto is “Lux Veritas” – or “Light of Truth.” 795 athletes are known as the Cardinals and are cheered on by Chippy the Cardinal. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 4.0 % Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $24,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,762
94	Ohio Wesleyan University	4	55.6	1,190 – 1,380	23826	42495	#94 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware, OH Found in Delaware, Ohio Wesleyan University accepted 56% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. Approximately 100% of students attending Ohio Wesleyan University currently receive institutional grant aid to make......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 4.0 % Acceptance Rate 55.6% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $23,826 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,495
95	Valparaiso University	4	89.34	1,100 – 1,320	23168	55216	#95 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) 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 1,100 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $23,168 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,216
96	Saint Xavier University	4.1	85.75	1,040 – 1,210	11943	50784	#96 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) 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
97	University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee	4.1	97.11	970 – 1,210	16499	45851	#97 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI Found in Milwaukee, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee accepts 97% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $56 for graduate applications. Approximately 62% of students at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 4.1 % Acceptance Rate 97.1% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $16,499 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,851
98	Wittenberg University	4.1	91.04	1,050 – 1,240	21457	42437	#98 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Wittenberg University Springfield, OH Found in Springfield, Wittenberg University’s acceptance rate is 91% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students attending Wittenberg University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 4.1 % Acceptance Rate 91.0% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $21,457 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,437
99	Albion College	4.2	80.7	950 – 1,180	18470	48203	#99 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Albion College Albion, MI Albion College’s motto is “Lux Fiat,” or “Let there be Light.” The campus is home to the Whitehouse Nature Center that has six miles of trails, over 160 bird species, 400 plant species, and more. Many undergraduates major in Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Research and Experimental Psychology, and Other. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 4.2 % Acceptance Rate 80.7% SAT Score 950 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $18,470 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,203
100	Grand Valley State University	4.2	83.02	1,110 – 1,370	17995	47840	#100 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI Based in Allendale, Grand Valley State University’s acceptance rate is 83% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 86% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 76% of students continued their studies at......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 4.2 % Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $17,995 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,840
101	Lewis University	4.2	71.28	980 – 1,220	19472	56095	#101 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Lewis University Romeoville, IL Found in Romeoville, Lewis University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 4.2 % Acceptance Rate 71.3% SAT Score 980 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $19,472 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,095
102	University of Indianapolis	4.2	66.48	970 – 1,190	19903	46452	#102 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) University of Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN Found in Indianapolis, the University of Indianapolis accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 4.2 % Acceptance Rate 66.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $19,903 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,452
103	University of Mount Union	4.2	80.13	1,170 – 1,310	22835	45919	#103 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) University of Mount Union Alliance, OH 20% of accepted students enroll in the University of Mount Union, a somewhat selective liberal arts school. The 123-acre campus is home to two buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and the Kehres Stadium is the oldest college stadium in the state. The university also has a 162-acre nature center. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 4.2 % Acceptance Rate 80.1% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $22,835 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,919
104	Kettering University	4.3	78.67	1,100 – 1,310	33616	80275	#104 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Kettering University Flint, MI Located in Flint, Kettering University accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 4.3 % Acceptance Rate 78.7% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $33,616 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $80,275
105	Marietta College	4.3	79.29	960 – 1,190	21333	51252	#105 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Marietta College Marietta, OH Found in Marietta, Marietta College accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 88% of students at Marietta College currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 4.3 % Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 960 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $21,333 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,252
106	Adrian College	4.4	68.43	900 – 1,150	22053	42805	#106 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Adrian College Adrian, MI Located in Adrian, Adrian College accepted 68% 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 attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 4.4 % Acceptance Rate 68.4% SAT Score 900 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $22,053 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,805
107	Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences	4.4	41.27	850 – 1,110	21470	59213	#107 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences Canton, OH Based in Canton, Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences’s acceptance rate is 41%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 53% of students attending Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences will receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 61% and......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 4.4 % Acceptance Rate 41.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,470 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
108	DePaul University	4.4	75.89	1,110 – 1,330	32129	54695	#108 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) DePaul University Chicago, IL Found in Chicago, DePaul University’s acceptance rate is 76% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at DePaul University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. They receive $24,057 on average. The first year retention rate is 85%....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 4.4 % Acceptance Rate 75.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $32,129 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,695
109	Eureka College	4.4	85	880 – 1,160	20215	42968	#109 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) 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
110	Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion	4.4	82.21	980 – 1,210	23364	51329	#110 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) 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 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, IWU has an 79% 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 980 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,364 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,329
111	University of Detroit Mercy	4.4	75.72	1,040 – 1,270	17987	64534	#111 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI Found in Detroit, the University of Detroit Mercy’s acceptance rate is 76%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 83%....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 4.4 % Acceptance Rate 75.7% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $17,987 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,534
112	University of Evansville	4.4	78.13	1,070 – 1,280	21611	46734	#112 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) University of Evansville Evansville, IN Affiliated with the United Methodist Church, the University of Evansville dates back to 1854. It has a satellite center in England. A NCAA Division I without football school, the Purple Aces compete in the Missouri Valley Conference. Classes are on the small size, with a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 4.4 % Acceptance Rate 78.1% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $21,611 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,734
113	College for Creative Studies	4.5	91.94	990 – 1,210	34436	33691	#113 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) College for Creative Studies Detroit, MI Found in Detroit, the College for Creative Studies accepted 92% 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 students at the College for Creative Studies will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 4.5 % Acceptance Rate 91.9% SAT Score 990 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $34,436 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,691
114	Marian University	4.5	95.32	970 – 1,200	23225	55704	#114 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) 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
115	Michigan State University	4.6	84.8	1,120 – 1,330	24630	55084	#115 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Michigan State University East Lansing, MI Based in East Lansing, Michigan State University accepts 85% of applicants. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 96% of students at Michigan State University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 4.6 % Acceptance Rate 84.8% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $24,630 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,084
116	Purdue University-Main Campus	4.6	49.79	1,220 – 1,490	12421	60838	#116 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN A NCAA Division I-FBS school, Purdue University was a founding member of the Big Ten Conference. Some famous alumni include Neil Armstrong, Millie Bobby Brown, and Orville Redenbacher. The school has also produced Nobel laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners, and Olympic medalists. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 4.6 % Acceptance Rate 49.8% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $12,421 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,838
117	Augustana College	4.7	62.77	1,040 – 1,290	24695	49849	#117 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Augustana College Rock Island, IL Found in Rock Island, Augustana College accepted 63% 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 Augustana College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 4.7 % Acceptance Rate 62.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $24,695 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,849
118	Bethel University	4.7	98.68	950 – 1,190	20058	44271	#118 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Bethel University Mishawaka, IN Located in Mishawaka, Bethel University’s acceptance rate is 99% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 94% of students at Bethel University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 70% and around 54% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 4.7 % Acceptance Rate 98.7% SAT Score 950 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $20,058 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,271
119	Trinity International University-Illinois	4.7	93.18	990 – 1,210	21260	41545	#119 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Trinity International University-Illinois Deerfield, IL Found in Deerfield, Trinity International University-Illinois’s acceptance rate is 93% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Trinity International University-Illinois currently receive grant aid from the school. At Trinity International University-Illinois, there is a 5% first......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 4.7 % Acceptance Rate 93.2% SAT Score 990 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,260 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,545
120	Aurora University	4.8	80.85	920 – 1,170	19220	51237	#120 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) 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
121	Michigan Technological University	4.8	83.53	1,150 – 1,370	17928	69672	#121 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI Michigan Technological University offers over 185 degree programs across five colleges: Engineering, Computing, Sciences and Arts, Business, and Forest Resources and Environmental Science. Many students choose to study Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Civil Engineering, and General. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 4.8 % Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $17,928 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,672
122	Ohio State University-Lima Campus	4.9	99.35	1,040 – 1,220	12727	51438	#122 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Ohio State University-Lima Campus Lima, OH Located in Lima, Ohio State University-Lima Campus accepts 99% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 75% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 4.9 % Acceptance Rate 99.4% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $12,727 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,438
123	Ohio State University-Main Campus	4.9	60.57	1,250 – 1,440	19575	51438	#123 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH Ohio State University is a Public Ivy. Getting its start in 1870, it was originally known as the Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College. With 972 athletes, the Buckeyes take part in the Big Ten Conference. Popular sports include Football, Basketball, and Ice Hockey. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 4.9 % Acceptance Rate 60.6% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $19,575 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,438
124	Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus	4.9	99.47	980 – 1,200	15920	51438	#124 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus Mansfield, OH Based in Mansfield, Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus accepts 99% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $60 to apply. About 65% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 34%....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 4.9 % Acceptance Rate 99.5% SAT Score 980 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $15,920 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,438
125	Ohio State University-Marion Campus	4.9	98.81	1,000 – 1,210	14514	51438	#125 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Ohio State University-Marion Campus Marion, OH Found in Marion, Ohio State University-Marion Campus accepted 99% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 98% of students at Ohio State University-Marion Campus will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 40%....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 4.9 % Acceptance Rate 98.8% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $14,514 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,438
126	Ohio State University-Newark Campus	4.9	99.37	980 – 1,190	13843	51438	#126 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Ohio State University-Newark Campus Newark, OH Based in Newark, Ohio State University-Newark Campus’s acceptance rate is 99% and requires $60 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 63% of students at Ohio State University-Newark Campus will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 25% and 3% of......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 4.9 % Acceptance Rate 99.4% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $13,843 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,438
127	Rockford University	4.9	57.04	870 – 1,090	24098	45847	#127 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) 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 870 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $24,098 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,847
128	Southern Illinois University Edwardsville	4.9	97.21	940 – 1,190	15182	46384	#128 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Edwardsville, IL Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville received 8,900 applications during the last admissions cycle. Many students major in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 4.9 % Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 940 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $15,182 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,384
129	Central Michigan University	5	89.82	980 – 1,210	15826	46567	#129 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI Central Michigan University is a NCAA Division I-FBS school, and the Chippewas compete in the Mid-American Conference. Student athletes can receive scholarships, $13,796 on average, and the school offers institutional grant aid to about 95% of students. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 5.0 % Acceptance Rate 89.8% SAT Score 980 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $15,826 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,567
130	Cornerstone University	5	73.16	1,010 – 1,240	23147	42598	#130 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Cornerstone University Grand Rapids, MI Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 5.0 % Acceptance Rate 73.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $23,147 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,598
131	Indiana University-Bloomington	5	78.21	1,200 – 1,420	16282	53417	#131 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN Bloomington is the flagship and largest campus of Indiana University. Alumni include Bob Chapek, Suzanne Collins, and Jimmy Wales. IUB is somewhat selective and has an impressive 91% first year retention rate. 81% of students graduate in six years. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 5.0 % Acceptance Rate 78.2% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $16,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,417
132	Judson University	5	62.33	870 – 1,100	21331	45374	#132 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) 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 62.3% SAT Score 870 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $21,331 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,374
133	Mount Vernon Nazarene University	5	84.3	970 – 1,220	23293	43046	#133 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Mount Vernon Nazarene University Mount Vernon, OH Based in Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon Nazarene University accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Mount Vernon Nazarene University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 80%....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 5.0 % Acceptance Rate 84.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $23,293 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,046
134	Oakland University	5	87.84	920 – 1,180	15734	49017	#134 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI Based in Rochester Hills, Oakland University accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 92% of students attending Oakland University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 5.0 % Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 920 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,734 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,017
135	Eastern Illinois University	5.1	65.35	880 – 1,100	14621	42694	#135 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL Based in Charleston, Eastern Illinois University accepts 65% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 90% of students at Eastern Illinois University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 5.1 % Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 880 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $14,621 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,694
136	Lakeland University	5.1	91.4	890 – 1,110	22593	49546	#136 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) 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 $35 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
137	McKendree University	5.1	63.88	920 – 1,300	25200	49439	#137 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) McKendree University Lebanon, IL Located in Lebanon, McKendree University’s acceptance rate is 64% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 87% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 5.1 % Acceptance Rate 63.9% SAT Score 920 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $25,200 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,439
138	Ohio Dominican University	5.1	94.23	1,010 – 1,200	21006	43933	#138 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) 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 1,010 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $21,006 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,933
139	Professional Skills Institute	5.1	71.43	--	17393	59213	#139 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Professional Skills Institute Maumee, OH Located in Maumee, Professional Skills Institute’s acceptance rate is 71% and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 0% of students attending Professional Skills Institute will receive grant aid from the school. They receive $0 on average. The first year retention rate is 50%....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 5.1 % Acceptance Rate 71.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $17,393 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
140	Quincy University	5.1	50.93	1,020 – 1,210	17424	43331	#140 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Quincy University Quincy, IL Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 5.1 % Acceptance Rate 50.9% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $17,424 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,331
141	Siena Heights University	5.1	66.56	890 – 1,110	17740	49913	#141 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) 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
142	Western Illinois University	5.1	71.18	880 – 1,120	12168	43057	#142 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Western Illinois University Macomb, IL Found in Macomb, Western Illinois University accepts 71% of applicants. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. About 53% of students attending Western Illinois University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Western Illinois University, there is a 61% first year......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 5.1 % Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 880 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $12,168 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,057
143	Heidelberg University	5.3	85.79	1,020 – 1,180	19620	41440	#143 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Heidelberg University Tiffin, OH Found in Tiffin, Heidelberg University accepted 86% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 5.3 % Acceptance Rate 85.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,620 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,440
144	Kuyper College	5.3	33.85	940 – 1,170	27708	33956	#144 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Kuyper College Grand Rapids, MI Based in Grand Rapids, Kuyper College accepts 34% of applicants. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at Kuyper College will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 100%....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 5.3 % Acceptance Rate 33.9% SAT Score 940 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $27,708 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,956
145	Northeastern Illinois University	5.3	51.69	850 – 1,310	14669	43801	#145 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Northeastern Illinois University Chicago, IL Found in Chicago, Northeastern Illinois University accepts 52% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 82% of students attending Northeastern Illinois University currently receive grant aid from the school. At Northeastern Illinois University, there is a 61% first year retention rate......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 5.3 % Acceptance Rate 51.7% SAT Score 850 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $14,669 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,801
146	Northland College	5.3	71.81	1,090 – 1,240	24020	35819	#146 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Northland College Ashland, WI Based in Ashland, Northland College accepted 72% 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 attending Northland College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 5.3 % Acceptance Rate 71.8% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $24,020 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,819
147	Trine University	5.3	84.69	1,110 – 1,310	25580	53010	#147 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Trine University Angola, IN Found in Angola, Trine University’s acceptance rate is 85%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 96% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Trine University, there is a 85% first year retention rate and around 50% of students will earn......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 5.3 % Acceptance Rate 84.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $25,580 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,010
148	University of Illinois Springfield	5.3	85.88	970 – 1,230	9241	47432	#148 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) University of Illinois Springfield Springfield, IL The University of Illinois Springfield is one of three in the University of Illinois system and is located in the state's capitol city. U of I offers 48 degree programs with Computer Science, Business Administration and Management, General, and Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst being the most sought after....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 5.3 % Acceptance Rate 85.9% SAT Score 970 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $9,241 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,432
149	Hebrew Theological College	5.4	92	1,040 – 1,140	11197	32793	#149 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Hebrew Theological College Skokie, IL Located in Skokie, Hebrew Theological College accepts 92% of applicants and requests $100 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 50% of students attending Hebrew Theological College currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 5.4 % Acceptance Rate 92.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $11,197 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,793
150	North Park University	5.4	72.84	1,010 – 1,210	19910	49326	#150 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) North Park University Chicago, IL Based in Chicago, North Park University accepts 73% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of students attending North Park University currently receive institutional grant aid. At North Park University, there is a 69% first year retention rate and 42% of students will earn their......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 5.4 % Acceptance Rate 72.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $19,910 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,326
151	Carthage College	5.5	87.1	1,020 – 1,260	24962	46116	#151 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Carthage College Kenosha, WI Found in Kenosha, Carthage College accepts 87% of applicants and requires $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 98% of students attending Carthage College currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 73% and its four year graduation rate is......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 5.5 % Acceptance Rate 87.1% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $24,962 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,116
152	Bluffton University	5.6	61.16	930 – 1,140	21299	41940	#152 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Bluffton University Bluffton, OH Located in Bluffton, Bluffton University accepted 61% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 5.6 % Acceptance Rate 61.2% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,299 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,940
153	Greenville University	5.6	97.66	890 – 1,130	21442	40307	#153 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Greenville University Greenville, IL Based in Greenville, Greenville University’s acceptance rate is 98%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 5.6 % Acceptance Rate 97.7% SAT Score 890 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $21,442 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,307
154	Walsh University	5.6	78.15	1,080 – 1,300	21009	50090	#154 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) 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. 73% of students continued their......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 5.6 % Acceptance Rate 78.2% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $21,009 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,090
155	Wilmington College	5.6	84.6	930 – 1,140	24915	41889	#155 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Wilmington College Wilmington, OH Located in Wilmington, Wilmington College accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of students attending Wilmington College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 5.6 % Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $24,915 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,889
156	Defiance College	5.7	42.43	970 – 1,110	24098	39303	#156 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Defiance College Defiance, OH Located in Defiance, Defiance College accepts 42% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Defiance College will receive grant aid from the school. On average, these students receive $21,245 each. The first year retention rate is 61%....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 5.7 % Acceptance Rate 42.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $24,098 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,303
157	Alma College	5.8	57	970 – 1,200	24862	45720	#157 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Alma College Alma, MI A fairly selective school, 3,000 applicants received acceptance letters to Alma College during the last admissions cycle. 10% decide to enroll. Classes are smaller, with a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and 85% of freshman stay at the school after they complete their first year....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 5.8 % Acceptance Rate 57.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $24,862 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,720
158	Alverno College	5.8	84.38	890 – 1,110	17884	51755	#158 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) 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
159	Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science	5.8	50.18	--	0	51562	#159 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science Cincinnati, OH Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 5.8 % Acceptance Rate 50.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,562
160	Monmouth College	5.8	86.6	1,020 – 1,240	19088	43158	#160 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Monmouth College Monmouth, IL Found in Monmouth, Monmouth College accepts 87% of applicants 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 70% and around 50% of students will graduate within four years. Business......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 5.8 % Acceptance Rate 86.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $19,088 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,158
161	University of Michigan-Dearborn	5.8	55.61	1,000 – 1,260	12798	50389	#161 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) University of Michigan-Dearborn Dearborn, MI Located in Dearborn, the University of Michigan-Dearborn accepts 56% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 96% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. 82% of students continued their studies at the University of......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 5.8 % Acceptance Rate 55.6% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $12,798 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,389
162	University of Wisconsin-Superior	5.8	77.95	970 – 1,180	13126	41868	#162 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) University of Wisconsin-Superior Superior, WI Found in Superior, the University of Wisconsin-Superior accepts 78% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 48% of students at the University of Wisconsin-Superior currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 5.8 % Acceptance Rate 78.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,126 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,868
163	Andrews University	5.9	87.4	1,060 – 1,350	24874	43254	#163 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Andrews University Berrien Springs, MI Based in Berrien Springs, Andrews University’s acceptance rate is 87% and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 94% of students attending Andrews University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 83% and its four......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 5.9 % Acceptance Rate 87.4% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $24,874 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,254
164	Manchester University	5.9	91.3	900 – 1,190	19367	43024	#164 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Manchester University North Manchester, IN Based in North Manchester, Manchester University’s acceptance rate is 91% and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at Manchester University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 5.9 % Acceptance Rate 91.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $19,367 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,024
165	Millikin University	5.9	66.68	890 – 1,150	10078	43100	#165 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Millikin University Decatur, IL Based in Decatur, Millikin University accepts 67% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students at Millikin University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 74% and around 44% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 5.9 % Acceptance Rate 66.7% SAT Score 890 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $10,078 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,100
166	The College of Wooster	5.9	59.53	1,250 – 1,460	29529	43895	#166 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) The College of Wooster Wooster, OH Located in Wooster, The College of Wooster accepted 60% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students attending The College of Wooster currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 5.9 % Acceptance Rate 59.5% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $29,529 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,895
167	Kettering College	6	82.86	970 – 1,240	4048	60692	#167 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Kettering College Kettering, OH Located in Kettering, Kettering College accepts 83% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 82% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. They are given $23,855 on average. The first year retention rate is 81%....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 6.0 % Acceptance Rate 82.9% SAT Score 970 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $4,048 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,692
168	Lake Erie College	6	64.12	970 – 1,180	22322	43959	#168 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) 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 66% first year retention rate and......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 6.0 % Acceptance Rate 64.1% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $22,322 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,959
169	Ambria College of Nursing	6.1	100	--	0	71643	#169 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Ambria College of Nursing Hoffman Estates, IL Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 6.1 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $71,643
170	Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design	6.1	62.8	1,020 – 1,270	28024	29841	#170 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design Milwaukee, WI Based in Milwaukee, Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design accepted 63% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 6.1 % Acceptance Rate 62.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $28,024 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,841
171	University of Wisconsin-Whitewater	6.1	93.68	970 – 1,180	13670	47909	#171 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Whitewater, WI The University of Wisconsin, Whitewater offers 85 programs and majors, but many choose to study Business/Commerce, General. During the last admission cycle, the school received 9,320 applications and accepted 8,700. 110 acres of the 400 acre-campus makes up the Nature Preserve with woodlands, prairie, and wetlands. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 6.1 % Acceptance Rate 93.7% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,670 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,909
172	Aquinas College	6.2	89.88	920 – 1,150	19890	40161	#172 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Aquinas College Grand Rapids, MI Based in Grand Rapids, Aquinas College’s acceptance rate is 90%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students attending Aquinas College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 6.2 % Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 920 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $19,890 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,161
173	Cleveland State University	6.2	91.3	950 – 1,270	16307	44625	#173 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH Found in Cleveland, Cleveland State University’s acceptance rate is 91%. They request $40 for undergraduate applications and . About 76% of students attending Cleveland State University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 6.2 % Acceptance Rate 91.3% SAT Score 950 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $16,307 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,625
174	Concordia University Ann Arbor	6.2	72.09	1,010 – 1,340	28020	49761	#174 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) 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 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $28,020 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,761
175	Concordia University-Wisconsin	6.2	78.19	1,110 – 1,310	28060	49761	#175 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) 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
176	Governors State University	6.2	48.27	760 – 760	10833	45435	#176 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Governors State University University Park, IL Based in University Park, Governors State University accepted 48% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 45% of students attending Governors State University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 6.2 % Acceptance Rate 48.3% SAT Score 760 – 760 Avg. Net Price $10,833 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,435
177	Western Michigan University	6.3	84.6	980 – 1,230	20183	45356	#177 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI There are 395 student athletes, known as Broncos, at Western Michigan University, a NCAA Division I-FBS school. They compete in the Mid-American Conference. WMU has an 81% first year retention rate and 16 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Many undergraduates major in Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 6.3 % Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 980 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $20,183 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,356
178	Cleary University	6.5	50.97	950 – 1,170	24965	55077	#178 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Cleary University Howell, MI All of the available undergraduate majors at Cleary University focus on Business. In fact, Business Administration and Management, General is the most sought after area of study. It was first known as the Cleary School of Penmanship when it opened in 1883. 98% receive institutional grants from the university. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 6.5 % Acceptance Rate 51.0% SAT Score 950 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $24,965 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,077
179	Lawrence Technological University	6.5	74.03	1,040 – 1,280	33807	58827	#179 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) 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 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $33,807 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,827
180	Mount St. Joseph University	6.5	59.15	1,010 – 1,260	15887	43595	#180 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Mount St. Joseph University Cincinnati, OH Based in Cincinnati, Mount St- Joseph University’s acceptance rate is 59%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 100% of students at Mount St- Joseph University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 6.5 % Acceptance Rate 59.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $15,887 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,595
181	Wright State University-Main Campus	6.5	96.33	930 – 1,190	15400	42229	#181 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Wright State University-Main Campus Dayton, OH Based in Dayton, Wright State University-Main Campus accepts 96% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 84% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. At Wright State University-Main Campus, there is a 68% first year retention rate and around 27% of......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 6.5 % Acceptance Rate 96.3% SAT Score 930 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $15,400 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,229
182	University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College	6.6	87.67	--	9388	48310	#182 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College Blue Ash, OH Located in Blue Ash, the University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 48% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 6.6 % Acceptance Rate 87.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,388 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,310
183	University of Cincinnati-Clermont College	6.6	87.67	--	8892	55193	#183 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) University of Cincinnati-Clermont College Batavia, OH Found in Batavia, the University of Cincinnati-Clermont College accepts 88% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications and . About 57% of students at the University of Cincinnati-Clermont College currently receive institutional grant aid. 55% of students decide to stay at the University of......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 6.6 % Acceptance Rate 87.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,892 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,193
184	University of Cincinnati-Main Campus	6.6	85.29	1,180 – 1,350	21511	48310	#184 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH Found in Cincinnati, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 62% of students attending the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 6.6 % Acceptance Rate 85.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $21,511 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,310
185	Ball State University	6.7	85.5	1,080 – 1,260	13017	44394	#185 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Ball State University Muncie, IN Found in Muncie, Ball State University’s acceptance rate is 86%. Undergraduates have to send in $60 to apply. About 57% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 6.7 % Acceptance Rate 85.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $13,017 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,394
186	Roosevelt University	6.7	94.27	860 – 1,130	21503	42896	#186 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Roosevelt University Chicago, IL Located in Chicago, Roosevelt University accepts 94% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. They are given $20,288 on average. 62% of students continued their studies at Roosevelt University after completing their first year....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 6.7 % Acceptance Rate 94.3% SAT Score 860 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $21,503 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,896
187	Hiram College	6.8	92.44	890 – 1,120	21362	40270	#187 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Hiram College Hiram, OH Based in Hiram, Hiram College accepted 92% 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 attending Hiram College will receive institutional grant aid. At Hiram College, there is a 71% first year retention rate and......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 6.8 % Acceptance Rate 92.4% SAT Score 890 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $21,362 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,270
188	School of the Art Institute of Chicago	6.9	76.42	1,080 – 1,240	55485	26742	#188 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) School of the Art Institute of Chicago Chicago, IL Found in Chicago, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago accepts 76% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $65 to apply. Approximately 96% of students at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 82%....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 6.9 % Acceptance Rate 76.4% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $55,485 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,742
189	Ferris State University	7	91.51	900 – 1,130	13154	47339	#189 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI Located in Big Rapids, Ferris State University accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 88% of students at Ferris State University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 78% of students......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 7.0 % Acceptance Rate 91.5% SAT Score 900 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $13,154 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,339
190	Saginaw Valley State University	7.1	72.07	930 – 1,170	15144	43530	#190 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular undergraduate major at Saginaw Valley State University by far, but Social Work, Teacher Education, Multiple Levels, Psychology, and General are also commonly chosen programs. A fairly selective school, 98% of students receive institutional grants, $7,616 on average. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 7.1 % Acceptance Rate 72.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $15,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,530
191	University of Michigan-Flint	7.2	70.47	970 – 1,240	12344	45453	#191 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) University of Michigan-Flint Flint, MI Based in Flint, the University of Michigan-Flint accepted 70% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $55 for graduate applications. Approximately 94% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 7.2 % Acceptance Rate 70.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $12,344 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,453
192	Northern Illinois University	7.4	69.79	960 – 1,180	13533	46113	#192 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL Northern Illinois University opened in 1895 as the Northern Illinois State School. The 756-acre campus is home to Altgeld Hall, which looks like a castle. Popular areas of study include Psychology, General, and Computer Science. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 7.4 % Acceptance Rate 69.8% SAT Score 960 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,533 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,113
193	Northwood University	7.4	83.9	970 – 1,180	26429	54058	#193 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) 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
194	Purdue University Fort Wayne	7.5	83.89	990 – 1,240	12619	42873	#194 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Purdue University Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN Located in Fort Wayne, Purdue University Fort Wayne’s acceptance rate is 84%. Undergraduates have to pay $30 to apply. About 63% of students attending Purdue University Fort Wayne will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 7.5 % Acceptance Rate 83.9% SAT Score 990 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $12,619 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,873
195	Galen College of Nursing-Cincinnati	7.6	50	--	27444	59213	#195 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Galen College of Nursing-Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH Located in Cincinnati, Galen College of Nursing-Cincinnati accepted 50% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 0% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 78% and 0% of......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 7.6 % Acceptance Rate 50.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $27,444 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
196	Indiana Institute of Technology	7.6	57.13	950 – 1,160	22148	29717	#196 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Indiana Institute of Technology Fort Wayne, IN Found in Fort Wayne, Indiana Institute of Technology accepts 57% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students at Indiana Institute of Technology currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 7.6 % Acceptance Rate 57.1% SAT Score 950 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $22,148 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,717
197	Southern Illinois University-Carbondale	7.6	86.88	920 – 1,190	16131	43087	#197 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL Located in Carbondale, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’s acceptance rate is 87% and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 78% of students attending Southern Illinois University-Carbondale will receive institutional grant aid. 66% of students continued studying at Southern Illinois......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 7.6 % Acceptance Rate 86.9% SAT Score 920 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $16,131 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,087
198	Indiana State University	7.7	80.77	1,040 – 1,240	13321	41047	#198 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN Located in Terre Haute, Indiana State University accepts 81% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $45 for graduate applications. About 72% of students at Indiana State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 65%....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 7.7 % Acceptance Rate 80.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $13,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,047
199	Indiana University-Indianapolis	7.7	76.37	1,050 – 1,240	11592	47173	#199 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN Based in Indianapolis, Indiana University-Indianapolis accepts 76% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $65 to apply. About 75% of students at Indiana University-Indianapolis will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 7.7 % Acceptance Rate 76.4% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $11,592 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,173
200	Rochester Christian University	7.7	65.3	850 – 1,110	19660	40813	#200 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Rochester Christian University Rochester Hills, MI Located in Rochester Hills, Rochester Christian University accepts 65% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Rochester Christian University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 7.7 % Acceptance Rate 65.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $19,660 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,813
201	The Modern College of Design	7.7	91.83	--	34709	51847	#201 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) The Modern College of Design Kettering, OH Located in Kettering, The Modern College of Design accepts 92% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 79% of students attending The Modern College of Design will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 7.7 % Acceptance Rate 91.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $34,709 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,847
202	Columbus College of Art & Design	7.8	71.74	1,010 – 1,240	30900	30590	#202 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Columbus College of Art & Design Columbus, OH Found in Columbus, Columbus College of Art & Design’s acceptance rate is 72% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 97% of students at Columbus College of Art & Design will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 7.8 % Acceptance Rate 71.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $30,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,590
203	The University of Olivet	7.8	97.11	970 – 1,140	23533	42637	#203 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) The University of Olivet Olivet, MI Found in Olivet, The University of Olivet accepts 97% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending The University of Olivet will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 57% and its four year graduation rate is 37%. Business......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 7.8 % Acceptance Rate 97.1% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $23,533 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,637
204	University of Southern Indiana	7.8	95.81	1,040 – 1,250	14066	42323	#204 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) University of Southern Indiana Evansville, IN Based in Evansville, the University of Southern Indiana accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 94% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 7.8 % Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $14,066 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,323
205	University of Wisconsin-Parkside	7.8	97.51	950 – 1,220	8778	42154	#205 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) University of Wisconsin-Parkside Kenosha, WI Located in Kenosha, the University of Wisconsin-Parkside’s acceptance rate is 98% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 35% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 68% and around 18% of students will graduate in......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 7.8 % Acceptance Rate 97.5% SAT Score 950 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $8,778 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,154
206	Holy Cross College	7.9	73.71	1,050 – 1,350	24214	41335	#206 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Holy Cross College Notre Dame, IN Based in Notre Dame, Holy Cross College accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 67% of students at Holy Cross College currently receive grant aid from the school. 79% of students decide to stay at Holy Cross College after completing their......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 7.9 % Acceptance Rate 73.7% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $24,214 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,335
207	American Institute of Alternative Medicine	8.4	84.38	--	31749	47719	#207 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) American Institute of Alternative Medicine Columbus, OH Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 8.4 % Acceptance Rate 84.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $31,749 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,719
208	Wabash College	8.5	63.3	1,070 – 1,280	23913	52667	#208 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Wabash College Crawfordsville, IN Wabash College is an all men’s school with a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. 100% of students receive grant aid - around $38,864 each - and 83% graduate within six years. The student paper, “The Bachelor,” has been in publication since the early 1900s. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 8.5 % Acceptance Rate 63.3% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $23,913 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,667
209	Davenport University	8.7	98.27	--	19799	47041	#209 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Davenport University Grand Rapids, MI Based in Grand Rapids, Davenport University accepts 98% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. At Davenport University, there is a 61% first year retention rate and 36% of students will graduate in four years....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 8.7 % Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $19,799 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,041
210	Ohio Christian University	8.7	39.9	850 – 930	21092	34457	#210 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Ohio Christian University Circleville, OH Based in Circleville, Ohio Christian University’s acceptance rate is 40%. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. About 88% of students at Ohio Christian University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 8.7 % Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 850 – 930 Avg. Net Price $21,092 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,457
211	Franklin University	8.9	86.33	--	22252	49189	#211 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Franklin University Columbus, OH Based in Columbus, Franklin University accepted 86% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 14% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 8.9 % Acceptance Rate 86.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $22,252 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,189
212	Blackburn College	9	80.14	890 – 1,150	21349	36665	#212 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Blackburn College Carlinville, IL Located in Carlinville, Blackburn College accepts 80% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 93% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Blackburn College, there is a 58% first year retention rate and around 36% of students will earn a degree within four......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 9.0 % Acceptance Rate 80.1% SAT Score 890 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $21,349 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,665
213	Miami University-Hamilton	9.1	0	--	12407	49773	#213 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Miami University-Hamilton Hamilton, OH Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 9.1 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,407 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,773
214	Miami University-Middletown	9.1	0	--	13457	49773	#214 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Miami University-Middletown Middletown, OH Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 9.1 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,457 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,773
215	Miami University-Oxford	9.1	75.4	1,220 – 1,380	27928	49773	#215 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Miami University-Oxford Oxford, OH Miami University, Oxford’s motto is “Prodesse Quam Conspici”, or “To accomplish without being conspicuous.” It’s one of the oldest public universities in the United States. A NCAA Division I-FBS school, most of Miami’s athletes, the RedHawks, compete in the Mid-American Conference. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 9.1 % Acceptance Rate 75.4% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $27,928 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,773
216	University of Akron Main Campus	9.2	59.67	930 – 1,210	15292	42269	#216 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH Based in Akron, the University of Akron Main Campus accepts 60% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 91% of students attending the University of Akron Main Campus will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 73% and around 22% of students will......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 9.2 % Acceptance Rate 59.7% SAT Score 930 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $15,292 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,269
217	Chicago State University	9.3	40.52	790 – 980	9852	33805	#217 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Chicago State University Chicago, IL Found in Chicago, Chicago State University accepts 41% of applicants. They request $25 for undergraduate applications. About 84% of students at Chicago State University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 9.3 % Acceptance Rate 40.5% SAT Score 790 – 980 Avg. Net Price $9,852 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,805
218	Gods Bible School and College	9.3	64.03	960 – 1,170	7233	29555	#218 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Gods Bible School and College Cincinnati, OH Found in Cincinnati, Gods Bible School and College accepts 64% of applicants and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students attending Gods Bible School and College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 9.3 % Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 960 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $7,233 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,555
219	Oakland City University	9.4	68.21	860 – 1,140	12268	43190	#219 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Oakland City University Oakland City, IN Located in Oakland City, Oakland City University’s acceptance rate is 68% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 88% of students attending Oakland City University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Oakland City University, there is a 68% first year retention rate and a 34% four year......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 9.4 % Acceptance Rate 68.2% SAT Score 860 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $12,268 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,190
220	University of Northwestern Ohio	9.5	80.35	--	18794	45639	#220 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) University of Northwestern Ohio Lima, OH Found in Lima, the University of Northwestern Ohio’s acceptance rate is 80%. They request $20 for undergraduate applications and $20 for graduate applications. About 23% of students attending the University of Northwestern Ohio currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 9.5 % Acceptance Rate 80.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $18,794 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,639
221	Tiffin University	9.6	80.07	870 – 1,100	24516	42475	#221 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Tiffin University Tiffin, OH Found in Tiffin, Tiffin University accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $75 for undergraduate applications. About 97% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At Tiffin University, there is a 71% first year retention rate and a 36% four year graduation......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 9.6 % Acceptance Rate 80.1% SAT Score 870 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $24,516 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,475
222	Eastern Michigan University	9.7	79.64	930 – 1,180	17388	43148	#222 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI Eastern Michigan University got its start in 1849 as the Michigan State Normal School, the first teachers' college outside of New England. A NCAA Division I-FBS school, Eagles compete in the Mid-American Conference. Popular sports include Football, Basketball, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined). Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 9.7 % Acceptance Rate 79.6% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $17,388 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,148
223	Bowling Green State University-Firelands	9.8	61.16	930 – 1,110	16169	41281	#223 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Bowling Green State University-Firelands Huron, OH Based in Huron, Bowling Green State University-Firelands’s acceptance rate is 61%. They charge $45 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 8% of students at Bowling Green State University-Firelands will receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 9.8 % Acceptance Rate 61.2% SAT Score 930 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $16,169 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,281
224	Bowling Green State University-Main Campus	9.8	80.96	1,010 – 1,240	20987	41281	#224 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, OH Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 9.8 % Acceptance Rate 81.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $20,987 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,281
225	Wayne State University	9.8	77.86	1,070 – 1,280	16021	45207	#225 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Wayne State University Detroit, MI Located in Detroit, Wayne State University accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. About 90% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 82% and......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 9.8 % Acceptance Rate 77.9% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $16,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,207
226	Northwestern College	10	80.65	--	24988	32980	#226 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Northwestern College Oak Lawn, IL Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 10.0 % Acceptance Rate 80.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $24,988 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,980
227	Lake Superior State University	10.1	100	930 – 1,340	14345	42767	#227 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Lake Superior State University Sault Ste Marie, MI Based in Sault Ste Marie, Lake Superior State University accepts 100% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 78% of students attending Lake Superior State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 10.1 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $14,345 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,767
228	Schoolcraft Community College District	10.4	0	--	7271	34749	#228 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Schoolcraft Community College District Livonia, MI Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 10.4 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,271 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,749
229	Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus	10.5	100	--	5304	48991	#229 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus Chillicothe, OH Based in Chillicothe, Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus accepts 100% of applicants. They charge $20 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. Approximately 50% of students attending Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 10.5 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,304 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,991
230	Ohio University-Eastern Campus	10.5	45.12	--	3897	48991	#230 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Ohio University-Eastern Campus Saint Clairsville, OH Found in Saint Clairsville, Ohio University-Eastern Campus accepted 45% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 69% of students at Ohio University-Eastern Campus currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 10.5 % Acceptance Rate 45.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $3,897 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,991
231	Ohio University-Lancaster Campus	10.5	54.67	--	4935	48991	#231 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Ohio University-Lancaster Campus Lancaster, OH Found in Lancaster, Ohio University-Lancaster Campus’s acceptance rate is 55% and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 46% of students at Ohio University-Lancaster Campus currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 10.5 % Acceptance Rate 54.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $4,935 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,991
232	Ohio University-Main Campus	10.5	85.17	1,110 – 1,310	20550	48991	#232 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH Located in Athens, Ohio University-Main Campus accepts 85% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 91% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 10.5 % Acceptance Rate 85.2% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $20,550 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,991
233	Ohio University-Southern Campus	10.5	87.89	--	4682	48991	#233 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Ohio University-Southern Campus Ironton, OH Based in Ironton, Ohio University-Southern Campus accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 64% of students at Ohio University-Southern Campus will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 10.5 % Acceptance Rate 87.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $4,682 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,991
234	Ohio University-Zanesville Campus	10.5	86.01	--	5715	48991	#234 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Ohio University-Zanesville Campus Zanesville, OH Based in Zanesville, Ohio University-Zanesville Campus accepts 86% of applicants and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 63% of students at Ohio University-Zanesville Campus will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 10.5 % Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,715 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,991
235	University of Toledo	10.6	92.02	1,040 – 1,280	17927	44162	#235 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) University of Toledo Toledo, OH Located in Toledo, the University of Toledo’s acceptance rate is 92%. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications and $45 for graduate applications. About 82% of students at the University of Toledo currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 10.6 % Acceptance Rate 92.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $17,927 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,162
236	Indiana University-Southeast	10.7	84.46	990 – 1,190	8829	42290	#236 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Indiana University-Southeast New Albany, IN Based in New Albany, Indiana University-Southeast accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. About 68% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 10.7 % Acceptance Rate 84.5% SAT Score 990 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $8,829 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,290
237	Columbia College Chicago	10.8	75.49	--	29790	32596	#237 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Columbia College Chicago Chicago, IL Based in Chicago, Columbia College Chicago accepts 75% of applicants. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending Columbia College Chicago will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 10.8 % Acceptance Rate 75.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $29,790 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,596
238	Indiana University-Northwest	10.8	73.39	920 – 1,190	5553	39714	#238 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Indiana University-Northwest Gary, IN Located in Gary, Indiana University-Northwest accepts 73% of applicants. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 32% of students at Indiana University-Northwest will receive grant aid from the school. At Indiana University-Northwest, there is a 71% first year retention rate and 22% of students will......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 10.8 % Acceptance Rate 73.4% SAT Score 920 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $5,553 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,714
239	Northern Michigan University	10.8	84.02	990 – 1,210	17937	37996	#239 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI Based in Marquette, Northern Michigan University accepts 84% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 89% of students attending Northern Michigan University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 10.8 % Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 990 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $17,937 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,996
240	Indiana University-Kokomo	11.2	86.47	1,080 – 1,160	6459	42134	#240 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Indiana University-Kokomo Kokomo, IN Based in Kokomo, Indiana University-Kokomo accepted 86% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 42% of students attending Indiana University-Kokomo currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 11.2 % Acceptance Rate 86.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $6,459 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,134
241	Baker College	11.4	40.99	--	14743	33619	#241 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Baker College Owosso, MI Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 11.4 % Acceptance Rate 41.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,743 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,619
242	Calumet College of Saint Joseph	11.5	57.28	800 – 1,030	17377	39342	#242 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Calumet College of Saint Joseph Whiting, IN Found in Whiting, Calumet College of Saint Joseph’s acceptance rate is 57% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of students at Calumet College of Saint Joseph currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 11.5 % Acceptance Rate 57.3% SAT Score 800 – 1,030 Avg. Net Price $17,377 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,342
243	Alpena Community College	11.6	65.66	--	4091	59423	#243 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Alpena Community College Alpena, MI Located in Alpena, Alpena Community College’s acceptance rate is 66% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 40% of students at Alpena Community College will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 55%....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 11.6 % Acceptance Rate 65.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $4,091 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,423
244	Herzing University-Akron	11.7	94.03	--	20429	35295	#244 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Herzing University-Akron Akron, OH Based in Akron, Herzing University-Akron’s acceptance rate is 94%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 31% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 11.7 % Acceptance Rate 94.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $20,429 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,295
245	Herzing University-Brookfield	11.7	90.79	--	19425	35295	#245 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Herzing University-Brookfield Brookfield, WI Found in Brookfield, Herzing University-Brookfield’s acceptance rate is 91%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 65% of students at Herzing University-Brookfield currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 11.7 % Acceptance Rate 90.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $19,425 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,295
246	Herzing University-Kenosha	11.7	89.39	--	16286	35295	#246 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Herzing University-Kenosha Kenosha, WI Based in Kenosha, Herzing University-Kenosha accepted 89% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 71% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 11.7 % Acceptance Rate 89.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,286 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,295
247	Herzing University-Madison	11.7	94.15	--	20679	35295	#247 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Herzing University-Madison Madison, WI Found in Madison, Herzing University-Madison accepted 94% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 72% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 48%....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 11.7 % Acceptance Rate 94.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $20,679 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,295
248	Madison Area Technical College	11.7	0	--	12175	40928	#248 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Madison Area Technical College Madison, WI Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 11.7 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,928
249	ATA College-Cincinnati	11.8	0	--	25262	29724	#249 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) ATA College-Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 11.8 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $25,262 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,724
250	Kent State University at Ashtabula	11.8	86.57	830 – 1,100	10502	40179	#250 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Kent State University at Ashtabula Ashtabula, OH Found in Ashtabula, Kent State University at Ashtabula accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 37% of students attending Kent State University at Ashtabula will receive institutional grant......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 11.8 % Acceptance Rate 86.6% SAT Score 830 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $10,502 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,179
251	Kent State University at East Liverpool	11.8	87.4	--	9788	40179	#251 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Kent State University at East Liverpool East Liverpool, OH Located in East Liverpool, Kent State University at East Liverpool’s acceptance rate is 87%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. Approximately 63% of students attending Kent State University at East Liverpool will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 11.8 % Acceptance Rate 87.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,788 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,179
252	Kent State University at Geauga	11.8	96.12	820 – 1,080	10524	40179	#252 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Kent State University at Geauga Burton, OH Based in Burton, Kent State University at Geauga 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 26% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 11.8 % Acceptance Rate 96.1% SAT Score 820 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $10,524 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,179
253	Kent State University at Kent	11.8	86.34	990 – 1,220	20333	40179	#253 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH Located in Kent, Kent State University at Kent accepted 86% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 94% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 11.8 % Acceptance Rate 86.3% SAT Score 990 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $20,333 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,179
254	Kent State University at Salem	11.8	86.86	850 – 1,020	10796	40179	#254 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Kent State University at Salem Salem, OH Located in Salem, Kent State University at Salem’s acceptance rate is 87% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 39% of students attending Kent State University at Salem currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 53%....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 11.8 % Acceptance Rate 86.9% SAT Score 850 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $10,796 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,179
255	Kent State University at Stark	11.8	93.15	860 – 1,120	10977	40179	#255 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Kent State University at Stark North Canton, OH Based in North Canton, Kent State University at Stark accepts 93% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 52% of students attending Kent State University at Stark will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 59%....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 11.8 % Acceptance Rate 93.2% SAT Score 860 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $10,977 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,179
256	Kent State University at Trumbull	11.8	81.97	880 – 1,070	10075	40179	#256 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Kent State University at Trumbull Warren, OH Based in Warren, Kent State University at Trumbull accepts 82% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 54% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 11.8 % Acceptance Rate 82.0% SAT Score 880 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $10,075 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,179
257	Kent State University at Tuscarawas	11.8	88.54	--	11448	40179	#257 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Kent State University at Tuscarawas New Philadelphia, OH Found in New Philadelphia, Kent State University at Tuscarawas accepted 89% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 77% of students attending Kent State University at Tuscarawas currently receive institutional grant aid to make......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 11.8 % Acceptance Rate 88.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,448 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,179
258	Wilberforce University	11.8	52.73	850 – 1,080	8222	35146	#258 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Wilberforce University Wilberforce, OH Based in Wilberforce, Wilberforce University accepts 53% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 79% of students at Wilberforce University will receive grant aid from the school. 70% of students continued their studies at Wilberforce University after......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 11.8 % Acceptance Rate 52.7% SAT Score 850 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $8,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,146
259	Purdue University Northwest	11.9	72.46	1,000 – 1,200	9637	48439	#259 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Purdue University Northwest Hammond, IN Based in Hammond, Purdue University Northwest accepts 72% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 68% of students at Purdue University Northwest 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) 11.9 % Acceptance Rate 72.5% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $9,637 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,439
260	James A. Rhodes State College	12.4	64.12	--	8979	38657	#260 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) James A. Rhodes State College Lima, OH Located in Lima, James A- Rhodes State College’s acceptance rate is 64%. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. About 28% of students at James A- Rhodes State College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. They receive $1,348 on average. The first year retention rate is 65%....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 12.4 % Acceptance Rate 64.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,979 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,657
261	Great Lakes Christian College	12.5	94.69	--	19390	28240	#261 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Great Lakes Christian College Lansing, MI Found in Lansing, Great Lakes Christian College accepts 95% of applicants. They charge $30 for undergraduate applications. About 79% of students at Great Lakes Christian College currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 39% and around 11% of students will graduate within four......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 12.5 % Acceptance Rate 94.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $19,390 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,240
262	Zane State College	12.8	56.65	--	7397	59423	#262 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Zane State College Zanesville, OH Based in Zanesville, Zane State College accepts 57% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 26% of students attending Zane State College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 12.8 % Acceptance Rate 56.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,423
263	Northwestern Michigan College	12.9	69.95	--	5831	34918	#263 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Northwestern Michigan College Traverse City, MI Based in Traverse City, Northwestern Michigan College’s acceptance rate is 70% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 49% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 12.9 % Acceptance Rate 70.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,831 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,918
264	Indiana University-South Bend	13	83.84	950 – 1,190	8090	41388	#264 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Indiana University-South Bend South Bend, IN Found in South Bend, Indiana University-South Bend’s acceptance rate is 84% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. About 43% of students attending Indiana University-South Bend currently receive grant aid from the school. At Indiana University-South Bend, there is a 65% first......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 13.0 % Acceptance Rate 83.8% SAT Score 950 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $8,090 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,388
265	Arizona College of Nursing-Southfield	13.3	100	--	32991	59213	#265 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Arizona College of Nursing-Southfield Southfield, MI Located in Southfield, Arizona College of Nursing-Southfield’s acceptance rate is 100%. They charge $49 for undergraduate applications and . About 0% of students attending Arizona College of Nursing-Southfield will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 13.3 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $32,991 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
266	Central Ohio Technical College	13.6	62.82	--	9439	37165	#266 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Central Ohio Technical College Newark, OH Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 13.6 % Acceptance Rate 62.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,439 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,165
267	East-West University	13.8	73.53	850 – 1,010	23140	21236	#267 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) East-West University Chicago, IL Located in Chicago, East-West University’s acceptance rate is 74% and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 97% of students attending East-West University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 37%....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 13.8 % Acceptance Rate 73.5% SAT Score 850 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $23,140 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $21,236
268	Vincennes University	13.9	79.41	--	10932	35834	#268 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Vincennes University Vincennes, IN Located in Vincennes, Vincennes University’s acceptance rate is 79% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 62% of students attending Vincennes University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate is 50% and......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 13.9 % Acceptance Rate 79.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,932 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,834
269	Clark State College	14.1	39.9	--	8329	32341	#269 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Clark State College Springfield, OH Found in Springfield, Clark State College accepts 40% of applicants and charges $15 for undergraduate applications. About 22% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. They receive $1,522 on average. At Clark State College, there is a 50% first year retention rate and a 0% four year graduation rate....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 14.1 % Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,329 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,341
270	Youngstown State University	14.1	80.66	940 – 1,190	11740	37590	#270 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH Found in Youngstown, Youngstown State University’s acceptance rate is 81%. Undergraduates have to send in $45 to apply. Approximately 82% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Youngstown State University, there is a 77% first year retention rate and a 23% four year graduation rate....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 14.1 % Acceptance Rate 80.7% SAT Score 940 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $11,740 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,590
271	Jackson College	14.2	75.85	--	8361	59423	#271 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Jackson College Jackson, MI Based in Jackson, Jackson College’s acceptance rate is 76% and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and . About 35% of students at Jackson College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 14.2 % Acceptance Rate 75.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,361 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,423
272	Marion Technical College	14.3	78.61	--	7625	59213	#272 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Marion Technical College Marion, OH Located in Marion, Marion Technical College’s acceptance rate is 79% and requires $20 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 32% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 57% and its four year graduation rate is 0%. Most students attending Marion......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 14.3 % Acceptance Rate 78.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,625 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
273	Rasmussen University-Wisconsin	14.5	100	--	17249	41436	#273 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Rasmussen University-Wisconsin Green Bay, WI Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 14.5 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $17,249 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,436
274	Lorain County Community College	14.9	64.12	--	4397	33660	#274 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Lorain County Community College Elyria, OH Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 14.9 % Acceptance Rate 64.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $4,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,660
275	University of Rio Grande	15	0	--	26581	34323	#275 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) University of Rio Grande Rio Grande, OH Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 15.0 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $26,581 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,323
276	Washington State College of Ohio	15	78.15	--	7758	34205	#276 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Washington State College of Ohio Marietta, OH Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 15.0 % Acceptance Rate 78.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,758 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,205
277	Mid-America College of Funeral Service	15.2	82.21	--	23905	42193	#277 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Mid-America College of Funeral Service Jeffersonville, IN Found in Jeffersonville, Mid-America College of Funeral Service accepts 82% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 41% of students at Mid-America College of Funeral Service currently receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 100% and 3% of......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 15.2 % Acceptance Rate 82.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $23,905 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,193
278	North Central State College	15.2	81.66	--	3763	59423	#278 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) North Central State College Mansfield, OH Based in Mansfield, North Central State College’s acceptance rate is 82% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 34% of students at North Central State College will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 92%....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 15.2 % Acceptance Rate 81.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $3,763 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,423
279	Purdue University Global	15.3	0	--	9494	32973	#279 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Purdue University Global West Lafayette, IN Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 15.3 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,494 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,973
280	DeVry University-Illinois	16.4	98.37	1,010 – 1,140	31063	42178	#280 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) DeVry University-Illinois Lisle, IL Based in Lisle, DeVry University-Illinois accepts 98% of applicants. They charge $30 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. About 82% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At DeVry University-Illinois, there is a 65% first year retention rate and around 26% of students will......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 16.4 % Acceptance Rate 98.4% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $31,063 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,178
281	DeVry University-Ohio	16.4	100	--	0	42178	#281 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) DeVry University-Ohio Columbus, OH Found in Columbus, DeVry University-Ohio’s acceptance rate is 100% and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 0% of students at DeVry University-Ohio currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 16.4 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,178
282	Shawnee State University	16.4	81.47	980 – 1,190	14815	35080	#282 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Shawnee State University Portsmouth, OH Found in Portsmouth, Shawnee State University accepted 81% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 56% of students attending Shawnee State University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 16.4 % Acceptance Rate 81.5% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $14,815 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,080
283	Cincinnati State Technical and Community College	17.5	87.67	--	6489	35314	#283 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Cincinnati State Technical and Community College Cincinnati, OH Located in Cincinnati, Cincinnati State Technical and Community College’s acceptance rate is 88% and requires $15 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 30% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 63% and 0% of......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 17.5 % Acceptance Rate 87.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,489 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,314
284	Indiana University-East	17.5	67.19	980 – 1,180	9484	44827	#284 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Indiana University-East Richmond, IN Found in Richmond, Indiana University-East’s acceptance rate is 67%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. About 55% of students at Indiana University-East currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 17.5 % Acceptance Rate 67.2% SAT Score 980 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $9,484 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,827
285	Bryant & Stratton College-Parma	17.6	64.13	--	13740	27873	#285 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Bryant & Stratton College-Parma Parma, OH Located in Parma, Bryant & Stratton College-Parma’s acceptance rate is 64%. They request $35 for undergraduate applications and . About 65% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 28% and around 0% of students will graduate in four years or less. ......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 17.6 % Acceptance Rate 64.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,740 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,873
286	Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa	17.6	0	--	14705	27873	#286 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa Wauwatosa, WI Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 17.6 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,705 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,873
287	Central State University	19	98.61	800 – 970	14821	27173	#287 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Central State University Wilberforce, OH Based in Wilberforce, Central State University accepts 99% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 41% of students at Central State University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 19.0 % Acceptance Rate 98.6% SAT Score 800 – 970 Avg. Net Price $14,821 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,173
288	Henry Ford College	19.7	0	--	738	28100	#288 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Henry Ford College Dearborn, MI Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 19.7 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $738 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,100
289	Sinclair Community College	19.7	0	--	5824	54939	#289 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Sinclair Community College Dayton, OH Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 19.7 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,824 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,939