Colleges Near Defiance

Colleges and universities near me in the Defiance, Ohio area

There 32 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 104,182 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Ohio with a population of 16,494, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Defiance. Driving time to these schools from Defiance should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is Ohio Northern University in Ada which is ranked #211 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Bowling Green State University Main Campus enrolling 16,920 students. In terms of affordability, Ivy Tech Community College Northeast in Fort Wayne offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $3,234 per year.

This directory is inclusive of nearby two and four year schools, both public and private. If you are looking for more affordable higher education options or not ready for a full four-year program, consider local community colleges near Defiance.
Defiance, OH within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

32 results

University of Saint Francis Fort Wayne
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Fort Wayne, IN
 

University of Saint Francis Fort Wayne

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#15 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

  • 1,903enrollment
  • $18,162net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 930-1130SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

44 miles from Defiance

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Lincoln College of Technology Toledo
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Toledo, Ohio
 

Lincoln College of Technology Toledo

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 264enrollment
  • $22,119net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

43 miles from Defiance

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Herzing University Toledo
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Toledo, OH
 

Herzing University Toledo

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 90enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

44 miles from Defiance

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Adrian College
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Adrian, MI

Adrian College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#14 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

  • 1,821enrollment
  • $24,870net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 940-1160SAT range
  • 17-25ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

46 miles from Defiance

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Lourdes University
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Sylvania, OH
 

Lourdes University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#29 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 1,136enrollment
  • $22,634net price
  • 60%acceptance rate
  • 850-1080SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.26Avg GPA

45 miles from Defiance

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Ohio Northern University
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Ada, OH

Ohio Northern University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#6 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 3,015enrollment
  • $27,398net price
  • 54%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1340SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.78Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

45 miles from Defiance

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Hillsdale College
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Hillsdale, Michigan
 

Hillsdale College

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,678enrollment
  • $24,196net price
  • 21%acceptance rate
  • 1360-1520SAT range
  • 30-34ACT range
  • 3.93Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 15

47 miles from Defiance

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Siena Heights University
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Adrian, MI

Siena Heights University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#8 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

  • 1,857enrollment
  • $20,074net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • 930-1133SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.32Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

47 miles from Defiance

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Davis College
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Toledo, OH
 

Davis College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 110enrollment
  • $27,262net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

48 miles from Defiance

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University of Toledo
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Toledo, OH

University of Toledo

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#5 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 15,545enrollment
  • $17,654net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1280SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

47 miles from Defiance

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Owens Community College
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Perrysburg, OH
 

Owens Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 7,559enrollment
  • $8,707net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.71Avg GPA

Applications Due Sep 12

48 miles from Defiance

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MedTech College Ft Wayne Campus
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Ft. Wayne, IN
 

MedTech College Ft Wayne Campus

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 390enrollment
  • $21,689net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

48 miles from Defiance

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International Business College
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Fort Wayne, IN
 

International Business College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 186enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

49 miles from Defiance

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Mercy College of Ohio
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Toledo, OH
 

Mercy College of Ohio

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#24 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 1,261enrollment
  • $14,564net price
  • 46%acceptance rate
  • 780-1030SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

50 miles from Defiance

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Northwest State Community College and is 12.3 miles from Defiance. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Northwest State Community College are $4,578 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Northwest State Community College has an open admission policy. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met.