Best colleges for NCAA Division II athletes in Ohio
Colleges that compete in NCAA Division II athletics, ranked by Compass Score.
Best colleges for NCAA Division II athletes in Ohio10 schools
10 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score.
How this list is made
- Schools in Ohio.
- Accredited four-year undergraduate colleges.
- Competes in NCAA Division II (the school's athletics association, from federal and association data).
- Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
- Ordered by Compass Score, highest first. Schools with the same score share a rank.
Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
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Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH · Private nonprofit#11 in Ohio
- NCAA Division II athletics
- 73% graduate
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Ursuline College
Pepper Pike, OH · Private nonprofit#28 in Ohio
- NCAA Division II athletics
- 67% graduate
- 3
Walsh University
North Canton, OH · Private nonprofit#34 in Ohio
- NCAA Division II athletics
- 59% graduate
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The University of Findlay
Findlay, OH · Private nonprofit#53 in Ohio
- NCAA Division II athletics
- 58% graduate
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Ohio Dominican University
Columbus, OH · Private nonprofit#89 in Ohio
- NCAA Division II athletics
- 41% graduate
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Lake Erie College
Painesville, OH · Private nonprofit#91 in Ohio
- NCAA Division II athletics
- 38% graduate
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Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedarville University | $24,468 | $20,937 | $55,443 | 73% |
| Ursuline College | $16,164 | $26,250 | $56,878 | 67% |
| Walsh University | $20,493 | $27,000 | $59,764 | 59% |
| Ashland University | $21,988 | $25,000 | $52,928 | 61% |
| The University of Findlay | $27,221 | $25,439 | $56,996 | 58% |
| Malone University | $20,948 | $26,289 | $48,909 | 45% |
| Ohio Dominican University | $20,079 | $26,000 | $51,748 | 41% |
| Lake Erie College | $20,961 | $26,000 | $50,417 | 38% |
| Tiffin University | $26,500 | $27,000 | $35,942 | 40% |
| Central State University | $13,096 | $30,739 | $33,267 | 23% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.
This list in other states
- Alabama 7
- Arkansas 7
- California 23
- Colorado 10
- Connecticut 4
- Florida 13
- Georgia 16
- Hawaii 3
- Illinois 5
- Kansas 5
- Kentucky 3
- Massachusetts 3
- Michigan 10
- Minnesota 9
- Missouri 13
- Nebraska 3
- New Hampshire 3
- New Jersey 4
- New Mexico 3
- New York 11
- North Carolina 17
- Oklahoma 11
- Pennsylvania 17
- South Carolina 14
- South Dakota 5
- Tennessee 10
- Texas 12
- Virginia 4
- Washington 4
- West Virginia 12