by our College Data Analytics TeamThere are lots of options to choose from today when trying to decide which school to attend. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our Best Michigan Schools For The Money For Those Making $0-$30k for a Bachelor's ranking - to help you make that decision. You may be surprised that some normally high-priced schools offer very generous financial aid packages to those who qualify.
In This Year's Value Report:
Our analysis looked at 33 schools in Michigan to determine which ones have the best value Bachelor's Degree programs. Our ranking for the best value schools is based on objective factors. We steer clear of subjective measures since they don't give a clear picture when determining how one school compares to another. We explain more about what we look at and why we do so below.
To calculate the value of a school in our Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan ranking, we first consider its average net price of students from families making $0-$30k a year. The net price is the sum of room and board, tuition, and fees minus any financial aid that that the student receives. In addition, the overall quality of a school is important to ensure a good education, not just how much it costs.
To make it into this list a school must offer a quality education like the schools in our Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considers factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
We go into more detail on these factors on our best value ranking methodology page.
You can scroll down to see the top schools for this ranking, but you may also want to view some of the other ranking methods listed below.
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Learn more about these excellent schools below:
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor tops this year’s ranking as the best value (income $0-$30k) school for bachelor’s degrees in Michigan for overall quality. Located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the school is a large public institution.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor has the honor of being ranked #1 in Michigan for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $4,692.
Out of the 33 bachelor’s degree schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Michigan State University landed the #2 spot on the list. East Lansing, Michigan is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Michigan State University has the honor of being ranked #2 in Michigan for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $129.
The quality degree programs at Michigan Technological University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan. Michigan Tech is a public institution located in Houghton, Michigan.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Michigan Technological University is ranked #3 for quality in the state of Michigan. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $7,006.
The quality degree programs at Ferris State University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan. Ferris State University is a fairly large public school located in Big Rapids, Michigan.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Ferris State University is ranked #14 for quality in the state of Michigan. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $7,551.
A rank of #5 on our Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan list means Oakland University is a great place for students working on their degree. Located in Rochester Hills, Michigan, the school is a fairly large public institution.
Not only is Oakland University a great value, but it is also ranked #8 in Michigan for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $8,347.
University of Michigan - Dearborn landed the #6 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan ranking. UM Dearborn is a medium-sized public school situated in Dearborn, Michigan.
University of Michigan - Dearborn has the honor of being ranked #16 in Michigan for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $7,786.
Grand Valley State University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan list. GVSU is located in Allendale, Michigan and has a large student population. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Grand Valley State University is ranked #5 for quality in the state of Michigan. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $9,910.
With a ranking of #8, University of Michigan - Flint did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan list. Located in Flint, Michigan, the school is a medium-sized public institution.
Not only is University of Michigan - Flint a great value, but it is also ranked #29 in Michigan for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $7,356.
Wayne State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan ranking. Located in Detroit, Michigan, the school is a large public institution.
Wayne State University has the honor of being ranked #7 in Michigan for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $12,475.
Central Michigan University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan ranking, coming in at #10. Located in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, the school is a fairly large public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Central Michigan University is ranked #9 for quality in the state of Michigan. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $12,622.
With a ranking of #11, Western Michigan University did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan list. WMU is a public institution located in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Western Michigan University is ranked #6 for quality in the state of Michigan. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $12,964.
With a ranking of #12, Northern Michigan University did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan list. This medium-sized public school is located in Marquette, Michigan.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Northern Michigan University is ranked #24 for quality in the state of Michigan. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $9,869.
Lake Superior State University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan ranking. This small public school is located in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan.
Lake Superior State University has the honor of being ranked #31 in Michigan for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $8,224.
With a ranking of #14, Saginaw Valley State University did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan list. Located in University Center, Michigan, the school is a medium-sized public institution.
Not only is Saginaw Valley State University a great value, but it is also ranked #22 in Michigan for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $11,209.
University of Detroit Mercy did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan ranking, coming in at #15. This medium-sized private not-for-profit school is located in Detroit, Michigan.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Detroit Mercy is ranked #18 for quality in the state of Michigan. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $13,356.
Eastern Michigan University landed the #16 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan ranking. Eastern Michigan is located in Ypsilanti, Michigan and has a fairly large student population. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Eastern Michigan University is ranked #17 for quality in the state of Michigan. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $13,963.
Aquinas College Michigan came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan ranking. Aquinas College Michigan is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Aquinas College Michigan has the honor of being ranked #26 in Michigan for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $11,620.
Madonna University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan ranking, coming in at #18. Madonna is located in Livonia, Michigan and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Not only is Madonna University a great value, but it is also ranked #15 in Michigan for overall quality. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $14,831.
Baker College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan ranking. Baker College is a small private not-for-profit school located in Owosso, Michigan.
Baker College has the honor of being ranked #30 in Michigan for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $11,947.
Albion College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan ranking. Albion is located in Albion, Michigan and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Albion College is ranked #21 for quality in the state of Michigan. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $15,291.
Hope College landed the #21 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan ranking. Hope is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Holland, Michigan.
Not only is Hope College a great value, but it is also ranked #12 in Michigan for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $17,680.
With a ranking of #22, Kalamazoo College did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan list. Located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
Not only is Kalamazoo College a great value, but it is also ranked #13 in Michigan for overall quality. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $18,657.
With a ranking of #23, Spring Arbor University did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Spring Arbor, Michigan.
Not only is Spring Arbor University a great value, but it is also ranked #27 in Michigan for overall quality. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $15,839.
With a ranking of #24, Adrian College did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan list. Adrian, Michigan is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Not only is Adrian College a great value, but it is also ranked #19 in Michigan for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $18,954.
With a ranking of #25, Calvin University did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan list. Calvin is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Calvin University has the honor of being ranked #11 in Michigan for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $20,855.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.