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 | 3.0269 | 15.64 | 1,370 – 1,530 | 17574 | 73762 |
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
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| 2 | Hillsdale College | 2.6805 | 20.72 | 1,350 – 1,480 | 23993 | 63721 |
Hillsdale College
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| 3 | Arizona College of Nursing-Southfield | 0.5775 | 100 | -- | 35849 | 32840 |
Arizona College of Nursing-Southfield
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| 4 | Baker College | 0.5318 | 81.87 | 960 – 1,160 | 13616 | 33619 |
Baker College
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| 5 | Kuyper College | 0.5295 | 69.1 | 940 – 1,170 | 17669 | 33956 |
Kuyper College
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| 6 | Siena Heights University | 0.5274 | 68.9 | 850 – 1,110 | 17520 | 49913 |
Siena Heights University
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| 7 | Grace Christian University | 0.4468 | 99.16 | 970 – 1,180 | 13275 | 31450 |
Grace Christian University
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| 8 | Northwood University | 0.4427 | 64.51 | 950 – 1,160 | 25549 | 54058 |
Northwood University
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| 9 | Cleary University | 0.4246 | 67.54 | 950 – 1,170 | 23705 | 55077 |
Cleary University
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| 10 | Madonna University | 0.3972 | 63.39 | 880 – 1,080 | 18373 | 49871 |
Madonna University
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| 11 | Adrian College | 0.3632 | 72.53 | 920 – 1,170 | 25922 | 42805 |
Adrian College
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| 12 | Spring Arbor University | 0.3205 | 51.52 | 1,010 – 1,240 | 21067 | 45592 |
Spring Arbor University
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| 13 | Lawrence Technological University | 0.3182 | 55.9 | 1,040 – 1,280 | 34083 | 58827 |
Lawrence Technological University
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| 14 | Calvin University | 0.3024 | 70.91 | 1,110 – 1,340 | 25231 | 48039 |
Calvin University
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| 15 | Andrews University | 0.2823 | 81.85 | 1,020 – 1,270 | 24728 | 43254 |
Andrews University
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| 16 | Wayne State University | 0.2759 | 81.16 | 1,070 – 1,280 | 14416 | 45207 |
#16
Wayne State University
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| 17 | College for Creative Studies | 0.2708 | 91.94 | 990 – 1,210 | 36055 | 33691 |
College for Creative Studies
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| 18 | University of Michigan-Dearborn | 0.2553 | 55.61 | 1,000 – 1,260 | 11521 | 50389 |
University of Michigan-Dearborn
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| 19 | Hope College | 0.2539 | 79.24 | 1,130 – 1,360 | 30700 | 49727 |
Hope College
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| 20 | The University of Olivet | 0.2446 | 83.25 | 920 – 1,130 | 19362 | 42637 |
The University of Olivet
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| 21 | Cornerstone University | 0.2393 | 77.77 | 1,000 – 1,220 | 21335 | 42598 |
Cornerstone University
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| 22 | Rochester Christian University | 0.2273 | 97.65 | 860 – 1,080 | 21611 | 40813 |
Rochester Christian University
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| 23 | Grand Valley State University | 0.2239 | 83.02 | 960 – 1,210 | 17198 | 47840 |
Grand Valley State University
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| 24 | Saginaw Valley State University | 0.2226 | 72.07 | 930 – 1,180 | 11546 | 43530 |
Saginaw Valley State University
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| 25 | Michigan State University | 0.216 | 84.8 | 1,190 – 1,370 | 23657 | 55084 |
Michigan State University
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| 26 | Kettering University | 0.1966 | 78.67 | 1,180 – 1,340 | 35609 | 80275 |
Kettering University
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| 27 | Northern Michigan University | 0.1819 | 84.02 | 990 – 1,210 | 15707 | 37996 |
Northern Michigan University
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| 28 | University of Detroit Mercy | 0.1754 | 75.42 | 1,040 – 1,270 | 16790 | 64534 |
University of Detroit Mercy
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| 29 | Alma College | 0.1683 | 57.03 | 1,040 – 1,230 | 22094 | 45720 |
Alma College
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| 30 | Oakland University | 0.1671 | 87.84 | 1,030 – 1,230 | 12208 | 49017 |
Oakland University
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| 31 | Ferris State University | 0.1612 | 91.39 | 900 – 1,130 | 10825 | 47339 |
Ferris State University
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| 32 | Western Michigan University | 0.1599 | 84.6 | 1,000 – 1,230 | 17331 | 45356 |
Western Michigan University
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| 33 | Kalamazoo College | 0.1557 | 75.32 | 1,140 – 1,370 | 26956 | 46137 |
Kalamazoo College
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| 34 | Michigan Technological University | 0.1399 | 92.43 | 1,150 – 1,370 | 16879 | 69672 |
Michigan Technological University
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| 35 | Davenport University | 0.1382 | 97.84 | -- | 18538 | 47041 |
Davenport University
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| 36 | Aquinas College | 0.131 | 89.88 | 920 – 1,150 | 18018 | 40161 |
Aquinas College
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| 37 | Central Michigan University | 0.1254 | 89.82 | 980 – 1,210 | 17575 | 46567 |
Central Michigan University
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| 38 | Eastern Michigan University | 0.1219 | 79.64 | 930 – 1,180 | 15742 | 43148 |
Eastern Michigan University
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| 39 | University of Michigan-Flint | 0.0941 | 70.46 | 980 – 1,240 | 7852 | 45453 |
University of Michigan-Flint
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| 40 | Concordia University Ann Arbor | 0.0881 | 69.25 | 1,010 – 1,340 | 31080 | 49761 |
Concordia University Ann Arbor
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| 41 | Albion College | 0.0851 | 80.7 | 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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