Colleges Near Defiance

Colleges and universities near me in the Defiance, Pennsylvania area

There are 91 colleges within 100 miles of Defiance enrolling a total of 404,159 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Pennsylvania with a population of 239, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Defiance. The nearest college is Juniata College in Huntingdon at a distance of 26.1 miles from Defiance. Driving time to these schools from Defiance should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh which is ranked #43 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Penn State Main Campus enrolling 50,399 students. In terms of affordability, Blue Ridge Community and Technical College in Martinsburg offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $434 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, PA within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Blue Ridge Community and Technical College
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Martinsburg, WV
 

Blue Ridge Community and Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 4,309enrollment
  • $4,070net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 10

51 miles from Defiance

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Dickinson College
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Carlisle, PA

Dickinson College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,217enrollment
  • $40,242net price
  • 43%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

55 miles from Defiance

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Shepherd University
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Shepherdstown, WV

Shepherd University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#5 Best Public Universities in West Virginia

  • 3,318enrollment
  • $12,651net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 900-1140SAT range
  • 20-24ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

55 miles from Defiance

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Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology
C
Pleasant Gap, PA
 

Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 126enrollment
  • $7,723net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

56 miles from Defiance

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Mount St Mary's University
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Emmitsburg, MD

Mount St Mary's University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#5 Best Private Colleges in Maryland

  • 2,499enrollment
  • $25,298net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1280SAT range
  • 19-23ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

57 miles from Defiance

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Gettysburg College
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Gettysburg, PA

Gettysburg College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#10 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 2,895enrollment
  • $35,729net price
  • 48%acceptance rate
  • 1240-1460SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

57 miles from Defiance

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Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus
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Indiana, PA

Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#18 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 9,246enrollment
  • $17,665net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 940-1170SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

58 miles from Defiance

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Cambria Rowe Business College Indiana
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Indiana, PA
 

Cambria Rowe Business College Indiana

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 81enrollment
  • $13,237net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

58 miles from Defiance

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Saint Vincent College
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Latrobe, PA

Saint Vincent College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#29 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 1,442enrollment
  • $23,857net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • 993-1231SAT range
  • 21-25ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

62 miles from Defiance

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Potomac State College of West Virginia University
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Keyser, WV
 

Potomac State College of West Virginia University

Public 4 Year

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  • 1,143enrollment
  • $7,685net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.06Avg GPA

64 miles from Defiance

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American Public University System
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Charles Town, WV
 

American Public University System

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 50,187enrollment
  • $10,322net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

63 miles from Defiance

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Frederick Community College
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Frederick, MD
 

Frederick Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 6,796enrollment
  • $3,840net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

65 miles from Defiance

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Messiah College
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Grantham, PA

Messiah College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#28 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 3,344enrollment
  • $29,882net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1340SAT range
  • 22-30ACT range
  • 3.8Avg GPA

66 miles from Defiance

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Hood College
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Frederick, MD
 

Hood College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,078enrollment
  • $23,462net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

67 miles from Defiance

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University of Pittsburgh Greensburg
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Greensburg, PA

University of Pittsburgh Greensburg

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#10 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 1,326enrollment
  • $17,196net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 1075-1275SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

69 miles from Defiance

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Shenandoah University
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Winchester, VA

Shenandoah University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#7 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 4,343enrollment
  • $26,400net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1230SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

69 miles from Defiance

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Seton Hill University
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Greensburg, PA

Seton Hill University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#50 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 1,984enrollment
  • $23,732net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1270SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.74Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

71 miles from Defiance

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Triangle Tech Inc Greensburg
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Greensburg, PA
 

Triangle Tech Inc Greensburg

Private 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 100enrollment
  • $20,880net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

70 miles from Defiance

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Pennsylvania Highlands Community College and is 32.7 miles from Defiance. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College are $9,270 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Pennsylvania Highlands 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.