C+
Above Average
Score: 61/100
Overall (traditional)
B
Outcome Rating
69/100 · earnings-weighted

Vantage Career Center

Less than 2-Year Public
📍 Van Wert, Ohio 45891
🌐 www.vantagecareercenter.com/
Vantage Career Center
Vantage Career Center
ℹ️
Rating Context: This is a specialized vocational program (less than 2-year). Our comprehensive rating system is optimized for traditional colleges and may not fully reflect the value of career-focused training programs.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 77%
Outcomes
B
71/100
Affordability
B+
74/100
Resources
B
71/100
Experience
C
53/100
Prestige
F
29/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

158
Total Enrollment
77%
Graduation Rate
91%
Retention Rate
6.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$1,202
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Vantage Career Center ▼

75% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$186,772
Avg Monthly Rent
$873
1-Year Change
+6.1%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Vantage Career Center, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$33,875
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$36,131
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$11,978
Median debt at graduation
91.9%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
11.7%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 35% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 59th percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (OH wage index 0.88). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

For parents & investors

The Vantage Career Center Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $186,772
  • Avg rent near campus: $873/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 45886 (4.9% cap, Scott)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition N/A N/A

Financial Aid

38%
Receive Any Aid
11%
Receive Pell Grants
9%
Take Out Loans
$1,202
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

158
Total Students
49%
Women
39%
Traditional Age (18-24)
75%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 88%
Hispanic 3%
Black 8%
Two or More 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 75%
With Family 25%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~119 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 39%
25-64 (Adult) 55%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Vantage Career Center?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Vantage Career Center?
Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.
What is the graduation rate at Vantage Career Center?
The graduation rate at Vantage Career Center is 77%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Vantage Career Center a good school?
Vantage Career Center has a Repit College Score of 61/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a vocational program, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Vantage Career Center?
Vantage Career Center has a total enrollment of 158 students.
Is there rental demand near Vantage Career Center?
Yes! Approximately 75% of students at Vantage Career Center live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 119 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Van Wert area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology