The selectivity index is a rating system that looks at overall acceptance rate divided by the percentage of accepted students who enroll (yield rate). It's a measurement of both the selectivity and desirability of the college or university.
| Rank | Institution | Selectivity Index | Acceptance Rate | SAT Score | Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price | Median Starting Salary | Save |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | 3.016 | 15.64 | 1,370 – 1,530 | 19005 | 73762 |
#1
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
|
| 2 | Hillsdale College | 2.6293 | 20.72 | 1,350 – 1,480 | 26030 | 63721 |
#2
Hillsdale College
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| 3 | Kuyper College | 1.6561 | 33.85 | 940 – 1,170 | 27708 | 33956 |
#3
Kuyper College
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| 4 | Chamberlain University-Michigan | 0.7031 | 88.89 | -- | 26870 | 59213 | |
| 5 | Rochester Christian University | 0.679 | 65.3 | 850 – 1,110 | 19660 | 40813 |
#5
Rochester Christian University
|
| 6 | Cleary University | 0.5548 | 50.97 | 950 – 1,170 | 24965 | 55077 |
Cleary University
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| 7 | Spring Arbor University | 0.4677 | 37.33 | 1,010 – 1,230 | 21720 | 45592 |
Spring Arbor University
|
| 8 | Baker College | 0.3636 | 81.87 | 960 – 1,160 | 14743 | 33619 |
#8
Baker College
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| 9 | Adrian College | 0.3389 | 68.43 | 950 – 1,170 | 22053 | 42805 |
#9
Adrian College
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| 10 | Davenport University | 0.3098 | 98.27 | -- | 19799 | 47041 | |
| 11 | Calvin University | 0.3019 | 70.91 | 1,090 – 1,350 | 26374 | 48039 |
#11
Calvin University
|
| 12 | Andrews University | 0.2688 | 87.4 | 1,080 – 1,350 | 24874 | 43254 |
Andrews University
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| 13 | College for Creative Studies | 0.2676 | 91.94 | 990 – 1,210 | 34436 | 33691 |
College for Creative Studies
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| 14 | Wayne State University | 0.2637 | 77.86 | 1,070 – 1,280 | 16021 | 45207 |
Wayne State University
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| 15 | University of Michigan-Dearborn | 0.251 | 55.61 | 1,000 – 1,260 | 12798 | 50389 |
#15
University of Michigan-Dearborn
|
| 16 | The University of Olivet | 0.2499 | 97.11 | 970 – 1,140 | 23533 | 42637 |
The University of Olivet
|
| 17 | Cornerstone University | 0.2479 | 73.16 | 1,010 – 1,240 | 23147 | 42598 | |
| 18 | Grace Christian University | 0.243 | 99.31 | 850 – 1,140 | 14127 | 31450 |
Grace Christian University
|
| 19 | Lawrence Technological University | 0.2388 | 74.03 | 1,050 – 1,260 | 33807 | 58827 |
Lawrence Technological University
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| 20 | Concordia University Ann Arbor | 0.2256 | 72.09 | 1,010 – 1,180 | 28020 | 49761 |
Concordia University Ann Arbor
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| 21 | Grand Valley State University | 0.2222 | 83.02 | 1,110 – 1,370 | 17995 | 47840 |
Grand Valley State University
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| 22 | Saginaw Valley State University | 0.2198 | 72.07 | 930 – 1,170 | 15144 | 43530 |
#22
Saginaw Valley State University
|
| 23 | Northwood University | 0.2185 | 83.9 | 970 – 1,180 | 26429 | 54058 |
Northwood University
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| 24 | Michigan State University | 0.2153 | 84.8 | 1,120 – 1,330 | 24630 | 55084 |
Michigan State University
|
| 25 | Kettering University | 0.1966 | 78.67 | 1,100 – 1,310 | 33616 | 80275 |
Kettering University
|
| 26 | Northern Michigan University | 0.1721 | 84.02 | 990 – 1,210 | 17937 | 37996 |
Northern Michigan University
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| 27 | University of Detroit Mercy | 0.1694 | 75.72 | 1,040 – 1,270 | 17987 | 64534 |
University of Detroit Mercy
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| 28 | Alma College | 0.1688 | 57 | 970 – 1,200 | 24862 | 45720 |
Alma College
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| 29 | Oakland University | 0.1639 | 87.84 | 920 – 1,180 | 15734 | 49017 |
Oakland University
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| 30 | Ferris State University | 0.1589 | 91.51 | 900 – 1,130 | 13154 | 47339 |
Ferris State University
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| 31 | Western Michigan University | 0.1569 | 84.6 | 980 – 1,230 | 20183 | 45356 |
Western Michigan University
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| 32 | Kalamazoo College | 0.1558 | 75.33 | 1,210 – 1,380 | 26050 | 46137 |
Kalamazoo College
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| 33 | Michigan Technological University | 0.1544 | 83.53 | 1,150 – 1,370 | 17928 | 69672 |
Michigan Technological University
|
| 34 | Aquinas College | 0.1304 | 89.88 | 920 – 1,150 | 19890 | 40161 |
#34
Aquinas College
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| 35 | Hope College | 0.127 | 79.24 | 1,130 – 1,370 | 28643 | 49727 |
Hope College
|
| 36 | Central Michigan University | 0.1232 | 89.82 | 980 – 1,210 | 15826 | 46567 |
Central Michigan University
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| 37 | Eastern Michigan University | 0.1198 | 79.64 | 930 – 1,180 | 17388 | 43148 |
Eastern Michigan University
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| 38 | Alpena Community College | 0.1173 | 65.66 | -- | 4091 | 59423 |
#38
Alpena Community College
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| 39 | Northwestern Michigan College | 0.1139 | 69.95 | -- | 5831 | 34918 |
Northwestern Michigan College
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| 40 | University of Michigan-Flint | 0.0883 | 70.47 | 970 – 1,240 | 12344 | 45453 |
#40
University of Michigan-Flint
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| 41 | Albion College | 0.0813 | 80.7 | 950 – 1,180 | 18470 | 48203 |
#41
Albion College
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| 42 | Jackson College | 0.0704 | 75.85 | -- | 8361 | 59423 |
#42
Jackson College
|
| 43 | Great Lakes Christian College | 0.0021 | 94.69 | -- | 19390 | 28240 |
#43
Great Lakes Christian College
|
School data is from 2022–2023 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.
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