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 | Hillsdale College | 3.1257 | 19.25 | 1,350 – 1,480 | 23993 | 63721 |
Hillsdale College
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| 2 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | 2.7698 | 16.42 | 1,390 – 1,530 | 17574 | 73762 |
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
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| 3 | Chamberlain University-Michigan | 0.9722 | 85.71 | -- | 28045 | 59213 |
#3
Chamberlain University-Michigan
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| 4 | Kuyper College | 0.5059 | 69.1 | 940 – 1,170 | 17669 | 33956 |
#4
Kuyper College
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| 5 | Northwood University | 0.4128 | 64.51 | 950 – 1,160 | 25549 | 54058 |
#5
Northwood University
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| 6 | Cleary University | 0.3959 | 67.54 | 950 – 1,170 | 23705 | 55077 |
#6
Cleary University
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| 7 | Baker College | 0.3722 | 82.48 | 870 – 1,180 | 13616 | 33619 |
Baker College
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| 8 | Adrian College | 0.3645 | 72.57 | 920 – 1,170 | 25922 | 42805 |
Adrian College
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| 9 | Spring Arbor University | 0.3532 | 65.18 | 1,010 – 1,240 | 21067 | 45592 |
#9
Spring Arbor University
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| 10 | Grace Christian University | 0.2936 | 99.16 | 970 – 1,180 | 13275 | 31450 |
Grace Christian University
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| 11 | Calvin University | 0.279 | 67.91 | 1,120 – 1,350 | 25231 | 48039 |
Calvin University
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| 12 | Andrews University | 0.272 | 81.85 | 1,020 – 1,270 | 24728 | 43254 |
#12
Andrews University
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| 13 | College for Creative Studies | 0.2676 | 91.94 | 990 – 1,210 | 36055 | 33691 |
#13
College for Creative Studies
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| 14 | University of Michigan-Dearborn | 0.251 | 55.61 | 1,000 – 1,260 | 11521 | 50389 |
University of Michigan-Dearborn
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| 15 | The University of Olivet | 0.2443 | 83.21 | 920 – 1,130 | 19362 | 42637 |
The University of Olivet
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| 16 | Madonna University | 0.2371 | 67.57 | 810 – 1,040 | 18373 | 49871 |
Madonna University
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| 17 | Hope College | 0.2369 | 87.12 | 1,100 – 1,340 | 30700 | 49727 |
Hope College
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| 18 | Rochester Christian University | 0.2286 | 97.64 | 860 – 1,080 | 21611 | 40813 |
#18
Rochester Christian University
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| 19 | Wayne State University | 0.2273 | 83.59 | 1,070 – 1,300 | 14416 | 45207 |
Wayne State University
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| 20 | Michigan State University | 0.2148 | 83.24 | 1,100 – 1,330 | 23657 | 55084 |
Michigan State University
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| 21 | Cornerstone University | 0.2096 | 77.77 | 1,000 – 1,220 | 21335 | 42598 |
Cornerstone University
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| 22 | Kettering University | 0.1966 | 78.67 | 1,100 – 1,310 | 35609 | 80275 |
Kettering University
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| 23 | Michigan Technological University | 0.1907 | 85.46 | 1,140 – 1,360 | 16879 | 69672 |
Michigan Technological University
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| 24 | Saginaw Valley State University | 0.186 | 78.43 | 930 – 1,170 | 11546 | 43530 |
Saginaw Valley State University
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| 25 | Grand Valley State University | 0.1836 | 92.71 | 950 – 1,200 | 17198 | 47840 |
Grand Valley State University
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| 26 | Northern Michigan University | 0.1834 | 85.05 | 990 – 1,210 | 15707 | 37996 |
#26
Northern Michigan University
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| 27 | Ferris State University | 0.182 | 82.37 | 890 – 1,140 | 10825 | 47339 |
Ferris State University
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| 28 | Lawrence Technological University | 0.1648 | 81.01 | 1,030 – 1,270 | 34083 | 58827 |
Lawrence Technological University
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| 29 | Oakland University | 0.1625 | 88.97 | 900 – 1,180 | 12208 | 49017 |
#29
Oakland University
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| 30 | University of Detroit Mercy | 0.1556 | 75.07 | 1,040 – 1,280 | 16790 | 64534 |
University of Detroit Mercy
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| 31 | Alma College | 0.1518 | 65.69 | 930 – 1,150 | 22094 | 45720 |
Alma College
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| 32 | Western Michigan University | 0.139 | 91.21 | 960 – 1,220 | 17331 | 45356 |
#32
Western Michigan University
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| 33 | Davenport University | 0.1382 | 97.81 | -- | 18538 | 47041 |
Davenport University
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| 34 | Kalamazoo College | 0.1326 | 83.34 | 1,110 – 1,390 | 26956 | 46137 |
Kalamazoo College
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| 35 | Aquinas College | 0.1276 | 97.26 | 920 – 1,150 | 18018 | 40161 |
#35
Aquinas College
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| 36 | Eastern Michigan University | 0.1173 | 77.72 | 930 – 1,180 | 15742 | 43148 |
Eastern Michigan University
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| 37 | Central Michigan University | 0.1047 | 91.04 | 980 – 1,220 | 17575 | 46567 |
#37
Central Michigan University
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| 38 | University of Michigan-Flint | 0.09 | 67.34 | 950 – 1,210 | 7852 | 45453 |
University of Michigan-Flint
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| 39 | Concordia University Ann Arbor | 0.0832 | 69.25 | 1,010 – 1,340 | 31080 | 49761 |
Concordia University Ann Arbor
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| 40 | Albion College | 0.0791 | 74.37 | 950 – 1,180 | 16719 | 48203 |
Albion College
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School data is from 2023–2024 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.
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