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Overview |
Defiance College | UVa-Wise | ||
| Location | Defiance, OH | Wise, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 540 | 1,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #750 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | defiance.edu | uvawise.edu | ||
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Costs |
Defiance College | UVa-Wise | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,556 | $6,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,556 | $25,419 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,940 | $11,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,196 | $9,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,970 | $14,299 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Defiance College | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,722 | 835 | ||
| Admitted | 1,711 | 631 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.9% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 39.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1110 | 915/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Defiance College | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Defiance College | UVa-Wise | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,827 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $215 |
Diversity |
Defiance College | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Defiance College | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Defiance College | UVa-Wise | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise is larger than than Defiance College based on total student enrollment (1,704 students vs. 540 students)
Defiance College vs. UVa-Wise Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Defiance College or UVa-Wise?
- Defiance College is 472.1% more expensive to attend than UVa-Wise for in-state tuition ($34,556.00 vs. $6,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.9% higher at Defiance College than The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($34,556.00 vs. $25,419.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Virginia's College at Wise than Defiance College ($9,923 vs. $23,196)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Defiance College are 8.9% lower than costs at The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($10,940 vs. $11,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Defiance College than The University of Virginia's College at Wise (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Defiance College students is 74.6% larger than aid received The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($24,970 vs. $14,299)
Defiance College vs. UVa-Wise Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Defiance College or UVa-Wise? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVa-Wise or Defiance College .
- The average SAT score at Defiance College (984) is 42 points higher than at UVa-Wise (942)
- Incoming Defiance College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UVa-Wise (20)
- Accepted freshman UVa-Wise students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Defiance College (3.12)
- UVa-Wise has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than Defiance College (62.9%)
Defiance College vs. UVa-Wise Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Defiance College or UVa-Wise? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between UVa-Wise and Defiance College.
- The graduation rate at Defiance College is higher than The University of Virginia's College at Wise (51% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Defiance College earn on average $1,600 more per year than UVa-Wise graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $42,100)
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise students graduate with a $6,173 lower median federal student loan debt than Defiance College graduates. ($20,827 vs. $27,000)
- UVa-Wise graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Defiance College graduates. ($215 vs. $279)
- More Defiance College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UVa-Wise students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/