The Best Value Michigan Colleges

Best Value Colleges in Michigan for 2023

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 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges ranking but additionally factors in the typical price paid by students to identify the colleges that offer the best deals. Leading the list for 2023 as the overall best value college in Michigan is University of Michigan. 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.


28 results

University of Michigan
M
Ann Arbor, MI
University of Michigan

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

#1 Best Value in Michigan

  • 50,278enrollment
  • $17,832net price
  • 20%acceptance rate
  • 1340-1520SAT range
  • 31-34ACT range
  • 3.88Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

Albion College
A
Albion, MI
Albion College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#2 Best Value in Michigan

  • 1,523enrollment
  • $19,557net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 930-1160SAT range
  • 19-27ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 1

University of Detroit Mercy
D
Detroit, MI
University of Detroit Mercy

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Value in Michigan

  • 5,227enrollment
  • $18,376net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1250SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 1

Michigan Technological University
M
Houghton, MI
Michigan Technological University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#4 Best Value in Michigan

  • 7,008enrollment
  • $17,356net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1335SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.78Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 1

Kalamazoo College
K
Kalamazoo, MI
Kalamazoo College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#5 Best Value in Michigan

  • 1,241enrollment
  • $27,596net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1380SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.73Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

Michigan State University
S
East Lansing, MI
Michigan State University

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

#6 Best Value in Michigan

  • 49,659enrollment
  • $16,655net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1320SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.72Avg GPA

Calvin College
C
Grand Rapids, MI
Calvin College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#7 Best Value in Michigan

  • 3,257enrollment
  • $26,482net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1340SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.84Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

University of Michigan Dearborn
M
Dearborn, MI
University of Michigan Dearborn

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#8 Best Value in Michigan

  • 8,331enrollment
  • $12,639net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1300SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.66Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

Northwood University Michigan
N
Midland, MI
Northwood University Michigan

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#9 Best Value in Michigan

  • 2,422enrollment
  • $21,348net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 990-1180SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

Andrews University
A
Berrien Springs, MI
Andrews University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#10 Best Value in Michigan

  • 2,927enrollment
  • $22,850net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1300SAT range
  • 20-28ACT range
  • 3.64Avg GPA

Madonna University
M
Livonia, MI
Madonna University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#11 Best Value in Michigan

  • 2,444enrollment
  • $17,730net price
  • 52%acceptance rate
  • 890-1140SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.35Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

Spring Arbor University
S
Spring Arbor, MI
 
Spring Arbor University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#12 Best Value in Michigan

  • 2,685enrollment
  • $21,535net price
  • 60%acceptance rate
  • 980-1190SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 1

Kettering University
K
Flint, MI
Kettering University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#13 Best Value in Michigan

  • 1,858enrollment
  • $34,713net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1340SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.77Avg GPA

Wayne State University
W
Detroit, MI
Wayne State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#14 Best Value in Michigan

  • 24,919enrollment
  • $14,993net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1260SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

Hope College
H
Holland, MI
Hope College

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

#15 Best Value in Michigan

  • 3,132enrollment
  • $30,320net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1330SAT range
  • 24-31ACT range
  • 3.83Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

Adrian College
A
Adrian, MI
Adrian College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#16 Best Value in Michigan

  • 1,871enrollment
  • $25,520net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 940-1150SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 15

Aquinas College
A
Grand Rapids, MI
Aquinas College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#17 Best Value in Michigan

  • 1,362enrollment
  • $18,812net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1170SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

Central Michigan University
C
Mount Pleasant, MI
Central Michigan University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#18 Best Value in Michigan

  • 15,424enrollment
  • $15,758net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1220SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1