The Best Value Michigan Colleges

Best Value Colleges in Michigan for 2025

Explore the colleges that provide the best value for your money in Michigan based on academic quality, outcomes, net price and financial aid. The rankings are calculated using ratings from the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges ranking factored against the typical net price paid by students - to identify the colleges that offer the best deals. Leading the list for 2025 as the overall best value college in Michigan is University of Michigan with a 10 out of 10 academic rating for a comparatively affordable $19,005 average net price. The highest value public state college is also University of Michigan. Learn how the Best Value Colleges are calculated and ranked on our methodology page.
Michigan Public Private 4 year

32 results

University of Michigan
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Ann Arbor, MI

University of Michigan

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

#1 Best Value in Michigan

  • 52,065enrollment
  • $19,005net price
  • 18%acceptance rate
  • 1350-1530SAT range
  • 31-34ACT range
  • 3.88Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

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Albion College
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Albion, MI

Albion College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#2 Best Value in Michigan

  • 1,354enrollment
  • $18,470net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 930-1160SAT range
  • 19-27ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA

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Kalamazoo College
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Kalamazoo, MI

Kalamazoo College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#3 Best Value in Michigan

  • 1,196enrollment
  • $26,050net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1188-1373SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.73Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

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University of Detroit Mercy
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Detroit, MI

University of Detroit Mercy

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#4 Best Value in Michigan

  • 5,528enrollment
  • $17,987net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1260SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

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Michigan Technological University
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Houghton, MI

Michigan Technological University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#5 Best Value in Michigan

  • 7,313enrollment
  • $17,928net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1330SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.78Avg GPA

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Calvin University
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Grand Rapids, MI

Calvin University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#6 Best Value in Michigan

  • 3,364enrollment
  • $26,374net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1340SAT range
  • 22-30ACT range
  • 3.84Avg GPA

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University of Michigan Dearborn
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Dearborn, MI

University of Michigan Dearborn

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#7 Best Value in Michigan

  • 8,035enrollment
  • $12,798net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • 990-1260SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.66Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 1

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Hope College
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Holland, MI

Hope College

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

#8 Best Value in Michigan

  • 3,368enrollment
  • $28,643net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1310SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.83Avg GPA

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Andrews University
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Berrien Springs, MI

Andrews University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#9 Best Value in Michigan

  • 2,837enrollment
  • $24,874net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1370SAT range
  • 20-28ACT range
  • 3.64Avg GPA

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Kettering University
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Flint, MI

Kettering University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#10 Best Value in Michigan

  • 1,605enrollment
  • $33,616net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1310SAT range
  • 26-29ACT range
  • 3.77Avg GPA

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Spring Arbor University
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Spring Arbor, MI
 

Spring Arbor University

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

#11 Best Value in Michigan

  • 2,390enrollment
  • $21,720net price
  • 37%acceptance rate
  • 935-1165SAT range
  • 17-25ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA

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Michigan State University
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East Lansing, MI

Michigan State University

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

#12 Best Value in Michigan

  • 51,316enrollment
  • $24,630net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 1150-1350SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.72Avg GPA

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Wayne State University
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Detroit, MI

Wayne State University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

#13 Best Value in Michigan

  • 23,553enrollment
  • $16,021net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1260SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Grand Valley State University
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Allendale, MI

Grand Valley State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#14 Best Value in Michigan

  • 22,269enrollment
  • $17,995net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 940-1190SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.65Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

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Adrian College
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Adrian, MI

Adrian College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#15 Best Value in Michigan

  • 1,760enrollment
  • $22,053net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 880-1120SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Aquinas College
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Grand Rapids, MI

Aquinas College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#16 Best Value in Michigan

  • 1,295enrollment
  • $19,890net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 990-1210SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA

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Baker College of Flint
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Flint, MI
 

Baker College of Flint

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#17 Best Value in Michigan

  • 3,898enrollment
  • $14,743net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 960-1170SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 10

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Central Michigan University
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Mount Pleasant, MI

Central Michigan University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#18 Best Value in Michigan

  • 14,399enrollment
  • $15,826net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 960-1210SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA

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