2026 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Churches of Christ

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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	Pepperdine University	1.3	62.86	1,310 – 1,450	66585	64934	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Churches of Christ Pepperdine University Malibu, CA Pepperdine University has campuses found all over the world, from Washington D.C., to Florence, Italy, to Buenos Aires, Argentina. 90% of students receive institutional grant aid, averaging $23,920 each. The most commonly sought degree is in Clinical Psychology. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 1.3 % Acceptance Rate 62.9% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $66,585 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,934
2	Harding University	2.9	70.52	1,050 – 1,330	22806	43555	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Churches of Christ Harding University Searcy, AR In the last admissions cycle, Harding University 45% of accepted students decided to attend the following fall. In addition, 98% of students attending Harding receive institutional grant aid to help them afford tuition. Student athletes are known as the Bisons, and they wear black and gold....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 2.9 % Acceptance Rate 70.5% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $22,806 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,555
3	Lipscomb University	3.4	67.73	1,150 – 1,380	27695	50454	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Churches of Christ Lipscomb University Nashville, TN Lipscomb University is a fairly selective school and during the last admissions cycle, 25% of accepted students enrolled. A NCAA Division I without football member, 265 Bisons compete in the Atlantic Sun Conference....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 3.4 % Acceptance Rate 67.7% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $27,695 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,454
4	Oklahoma Christian University	4.3	96.54	1,010 – 1,250	22391	43281	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Churches of Christ Oklahoma Christian University Edmond, OK Known as the Bald Eagles, there are 392 athletes at Oklahoma Christian University. You’ll also find a Bald Eagle on their seal and sideline, where Eagle cheers them on. 99% receive grant aid, and OC also provides its full-time students with laptops, iPhones, and iPads. Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 4.3 % Acceptance Rate 96.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $22,391 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,281
5	Abilene Christian University	5	66.03	1,090 – 1,290	28760	46727	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Churches of Christ Abilene Christian University Abilene, TX Located in Abilene, Abilene Christian University accepts 66% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 5.0 % Acceptance Rate 66.0% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $28,760 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,727
6	Freed-Hardeman University	5.9	59.68	1,010 – 1,230	20178	40086	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Churches of Christ Freed-Hardeman University Henderson, TN Found in Henderson, Freed-Hardeman University accepts 60% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 96% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 86% and 58% of students will earn......Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 5.9 % Acceptance Rate 59.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $20,178 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,086
7	York University	5.9	51.88	890 – 1,130	21957	36447	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Churches of Christ York University York, NE Found in York, York University accepted 52% 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) 5.9 % Acceptance Rate 51.9% SAT Score 890 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $21,957 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,447
8	Amridge University	7.1	71.43	--	0	30377	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Churches of Christ Amridge University Montgomery, AL Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 7.1 % Acceptance Rate 71.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,377
9	Faulkner University	7.7	73.07	970 – 1,080	19920	37313	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Churches of Christ Faulkner University Montgomery, AL Found in Montgomery, Faulkner University accepts 73% of applicants. They request $25 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 88% of students at Faulkner University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 7.7 % Acceptance Rate 73.1% SAT Score 970 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $19,920 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,313
10	Rochester Christian University	7.7	97.65	860 – 1,080	21611	40813	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Churches of Christ Rochester Christian University Rochester Hills, MI Located in Rochester Hills, Rochester Christian University accepts 98% 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 97.7% SAT Score 860 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $21,611 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,813
11	Lubbock Christian University	8.7	73.1	980 – 1,230	24544	46464	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Churches of Christ Lubbock Christian University Lubbock, TX Based in Lubbock, Lubbock Christian University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 8.7 % Acceptance Rate 73.1% SAT Score 980 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $24,544 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,464
12	Southwestern Christian College	13.6	0	--	16706	19686	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Churches of Christ Southwestern Christian College Terrell, TX Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 13.6 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,706 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $19,686
13	Crowley's Ridge College	18.8	0	--	17162	33362	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student Loan Default Rate – Churches of Christ Crowley's Ridge College Paragould, AR Student Loan Default Rate (2 Year) 18.8 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $17,162 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,362