2021 Best Affordable Colleges in the Great Lakes Region for Students from France
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When it comes to choosing a college, international students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our Best Value Colleges for French Students in the Great Lakes Region ranking is part of that endeavor.
We analyzed 33 colleges and universities across the Great Lakes Region to determine which were the best for French students in the Great Lakes Region. Our ranking methodology focuses on a number of different objective factors - such as the overall value of the school, number of total international students at the school, and the percentage of international students on campus - to make this determination.
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Top Value Colleges in the Great Lakes Region for Students from France
See which schools came out on top of our ranking:
Our 2021 rankings named Bowling Green State University - Main Campus the best affordable school for French students in the Great Lakes Region working on their bachelor’s degree. BGSU is a public institution located in Bowling Green, Ohio. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 3,148 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 3.8% of the total student population at the school is international. Students studying at BGSU come from such countries as China, India, and Saudi Arabia. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at BGSU runs, on average, about $21,050. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $15,823 per year.
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Out of the 33 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Kent State University at Kent landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in Kent, Ohio, the large public school awarded 5,120 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 4.8% are international. Students from as far away as India, China, and Saudi Arabia come to Kent State to study. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at Kent State is about $19,876 a year, on average. Graduate students pay around $21,952 a year in average tuition and fees.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Andrews University. The school came in at #3 in this year’s ranking. Berrien Springs, Michigan is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 347 students in 2020-2021.
Around 23.4% of the total student population at the school is international. The top three countries sending students to study at Andrews are South Korea, Canada, and Brazil. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at Andrews is about $31,782 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $29,630 per year.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Cincinnati - Main Campus. The school came in at #4 in this year’s ranking. UC is a public institution located in Cincinnati, Ohio. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6,500 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 7.3% of the total student population at the school is international. Students studying at UC come from such countries as India, China, and South Korea. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at UC is about $27,111 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $26,644 per year.
With a freshman retention rate of 88%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Illinois at Chicago. It ranked #5 on our 2021 Best Colleges for French students in the Great Lakes Region list. UIC is a public institution located in Chicago, Illinois. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5,247 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 10.4% of the total student population at the school is international. Students studying at UIC come from such countries as India, China, and Iran. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at UIC is about $30,370 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $28,468 per year.
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Cleveland State University did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for French Students in the Great Lakes Region ranking, coming in at #6. Cleveland State University is a fairly large public school located in Cleveland, Ohio that handed out 2,817 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 6.7% of the total student population at the school is international. Students studying at Cleveland State University come from such countries as India, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at Cleveland State University runs, on average, about $16,654. Graduate students pay around $18,051 a year in average tuition and fees.
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With a ranking of #7, Ohio State University - Main Campus did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for French Students in the Great Lakes Region. Columbus, Ohio is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 12,018 students in 2020-2021.
International students make up 9.1% of the total student body at the school. The top three countries sending students to study at Ohio State are China, India, and South Korea. International students at Ohio State can expect to pay, on average, about $35,019 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $38,377 a year in average tuition and fees.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
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Northern Illinois University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for French Students in the Great Lakes Region list. NIU is a public institution located in Dekalb, Illinois. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 3,080 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 4.4% are international. Students from as far away as India, China, and Saudi Arabia come to NIU to study. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at NIU is about $14,738 a year, on average. Graduate students pay around $11,390 a year in average tuition and fees.
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for French Students in the Great Lakes Region ranking, coming in at #9. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is a large public school located in Champaign, Illinois that handed out 9,305 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 19.2% of the total student population at the school is international. The top three countries sending students to study at UIUC are China, India, and South Korea. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at UIUC runs, on average, about $37,632. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $30,862 per year.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 94%.
Full University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Report
Indiana University - Bloomington landed the #10 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for French Students in the Great Lakes Region. Located in Bloomington, Indiana, the large public school handed out 7,959 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 10.2% of the total student population at the school is international. The top three countries sending students to study at IU Bloomington are China, India, and South Korea. International students at IU Bloomington can expect to pay, on average, about $38,352 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $33,352 per year.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 91%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
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University of Wisconsin - Madison landed the #11 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for French Students in the Great Lakes Region. This large public school is located in Madison, Wisconsin, and it awarded 9,926 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
International students make up 13.2% of the total student body at the school. The top three countries sending students to study at UW - Madison are China, India, and South Korea. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at UW - Madison runs, on average, about $38,608. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $25,501 per year.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 95%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
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University of Akron Main Campus landed the #12 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for French Students in the Great Lakes Region. Located in Akron, Ohio, the fairly large public school handed out 2,690 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 3.6% are international. The top three countries sending students to study at University of Akron Main Campus are China, India, and Saudi Arabia. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at University of Akron Main Campus runs, on average, about $11,880. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $11,936 per year.
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Michigan Technological University landed the #13 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for French Students in the Great Lakes Region. Michigan Tech is a public institution located in Houghton, Michigan. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1,202 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 9.0% of the total student population at the school is international. Students studying at Michigan Tech come from such countries as India, China, and Iran. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at Michigan Tech runs, on average, about $39,723. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $22,981 per year.
With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students.
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With a ranking of #14, Ohio University - Athens Campus did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for French Students in the Great Lakes Region. Ohio University - Athens Campus is a large public school located in Athens, Ohio that handed out 6,797 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 3.7% of the total student population at the school is international. Students from as far away as China, India, and Saudi Arabia come to OHIO Athens to study. International students at OHIO Athens can expect to pay, on average, about $22,810 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $17,712 per year.
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Carroll University did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for French Students in the Great Lakes Region ranking, coming in at #15. Located in Waukesha, Wisconsin, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 699 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Around 0.9% of the total student population at the school is international. The top three countries sending students to study at Carroll U are Nepal, China, and South Korea. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at Carroll U is about $35,140 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $13,719 per year.
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With a ranking of #16, Southern Illinois University Carbondale did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for French Students in the Great Lakes Region. Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a fairly large public school located in Carbondale, Illinois that handed out 2,476 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
International students make up 8.1% of the total student body at the school. Students studying at SIUC come from such countries as India, Saudi Arabia, and China. International students at SIUC can expect to pay, on average, about $15,240 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $33,064 a year in average tuition and fees.
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Northwood University landed the #17 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for French Students in the Great Lakes Region. Located in Midland, Michigan, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 833 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
International students make up 1.5% of the total student body at the school. The top three countries sending students to study at Northwood are China, Netherlands, and Germany. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at Northwood is about $30,520 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $37,080 per year.
The impressive student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.
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Michigan State University ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for French Students in the Great Lakes Region list. Michigan State University is a large public school located in East Lansing, Michigan that handed out 9,450 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 9.1% of the total student population at the school is international. Students studying at Michigan State come from such countries as China, South Korea, and India. International students at Michigan State can expect to pay, on average, about $41,290 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $38,638 per year.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 91%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
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Columbia College Chicago came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for French Students in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Chicago, Illinois is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 1,335 students in 2020-2021.
Of the total number of students at the school, 3.9% are international. Students studying at Columbia come from such countries as China, South Korea, and India. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at Columbia runs, on average, about $27,786. Graduate students pay around $2,350 a year in average tuition and fees.
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Tiffin University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for French Students in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Tiffin, Ohio is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 422 students in 2020-2021.
International students make up 5.1% of the total student body at the school. Students studying at Tiffin University come from such countries as Saudi Arabia, China, and India. International students at Tiffin University can expect to pay, on average, about $28,480 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $13,000 per year.
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Millikin University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for French Students in the Great Lakes Region ranking. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Decatur, Illinois, and it awarded 451 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
International students make up 3.9% of the total student body at the school. Students from as far away as South Korea, Rwanda, and France come to Millikin to study. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at Millikin is about $39,592 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $20,000 per year.
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Cardinal Stritch University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for French Students in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Cardinal Stritch is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 255 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.
Around 11.7% of the total student population at the school is international. Students studying at Cardinal Stritch come from such countries as Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom, and Jordan. International students at Cardinal Stritch can expect to pay, on average, about $34,762 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $11,840 a year in average tuition and fees.
With a student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.
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Roosevelt University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for French Students in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Roosevelt is located in Chicago, Illinois and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 820 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.
International students make up 4.0% of the total student body at the school. The top three countries sending students to study at Roosevelt are China, India, and Taiwan. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at Roosevelt is about $31,493 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $21,605 per year.
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DePaul University came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for French Students in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in Chicago, Illinois, the large private not-for-profit school handed out 3,335 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
International students make up 5.1% of the total student body at the school. Students from as far away as China, India, and Saudi Arabia come to DePaul to study. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at DePaul runs, on average, about $42,012. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $18,341 per year.
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Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design landed the #25 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for French Students in the Great Lakes Region. Milwaukee, Wisconsin is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 159 students in 2020-2021.
Around 0.1% of the total student population at the school is international. The top three countries sending students to study at MIAD are France, China, and South Korea. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at MIAD is about $39,560 a year, on average.
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