Colleges where Pell Grant students thrive in Ohio
Colleges where at least a third of students receive federal Pell Grants, ranked by graduation rate.
Colleges where Pell Grant students thrive in Ohio9 schools
9 schools qualify, ranked by graduation rate.
How this list is made
- Schools in Ohio.
- Accredited four-year undergraduate colleges.
- Academic Excellence grade B+ or better (the top 35% of rated colleges).
- At least a third of undergraduates receive Pell Grants, and the college has a graduation rate from federal data (College Scorecard).
- Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
- Ordered by graduation rate, highest first.
Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
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Felbry College
Columbus, OH · Private for-profitTop 4% for graduation
- 91% graduate
- 84% receive Pell Grants
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Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Science
Cincinnati, OH · Private nonprofit#10 in Ohio
- 73% graduate
- 51% receive Pell Grants
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The Modern College of Design
Kettering, OH · Private for-profitTop 11% for low debt
- 69% graduate
- 53% receive Pell Grants
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Cleveland Institute of Art
Cleveland, OH · Private nonprofit#25 in Ohio
- 58% graduate
- 42% receive Pell Grants
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Galen College of Nursing-Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH · Private for-profit#17 in Ohio
- 57% graduate
- 58% receive Pell Grants
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Columbus College of Art & Design
Columbus, OH · Private nonprofit#47 in Ohio
- 56% graduate
- 39% receive Pell Grants
Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Felbry College | $57,632 | $17,000 | — | 91% |
| Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Science | $19,622 | $20,625 | $66,111 | 73% |
| The Modern College of Design | $39,359 | $12,000 | $42,187 | 69% |
| Ursuline College | $16,164 | $26,250 | $56,878 | 67% |
| Marietta College | $21,083 | $27,000 | $57,180 | 61% |
| Capital University | $22,576 | $26,889 | $54,143 | 60% |
| Cleveland Institute of Art | $29,208 | $27,000 | $42,509 | 58% |
| Galen College of Nursing-Cincinnati | $28,785 | $24,166 | $61,480 | 57% |
| Columbus College of Art & Design | $29,439 | $27,000 | $40,664 | 56% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.