by our College Data Analytics TeamWhen pursuing a degree in today's world, student athletes have many different options to choose from. At College Factual, we're committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our Best Colleges for Division II Men's Football in Michigan ranking.
We analyzed 6 colleges and universities across Michigan to determine which were the best for D2 Men's Football athletes in Michigan. To come up with this ranking, we look at a number of factors that are all objective measurements. These factors include the school's overall quality as determined by our Best Colleges ranking and the athletic competitiveness of the school. Thus, in order to rank well, the school must offer a quality education in addition to having a great sports team.
We know that one set of rankings doesn't always help you determine the best school for you, so we've created the ability to narrow your list by location as well as alternative rankings that prioritize different factors such as those of importance to online students or returning adults or those who value diversity and value for your money.
See which schools came out on top of our ranking:
Our analysis found Grand Valley State University to be the best school for D2 Men’s Football athletes in Michigan in this year’s ranking. Located in Allendale, Michigan, the large public school awarded 5,413 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in . GVSU brought in $3,494,492 while tallying up $2,890,927 in expenses for its D2 Men’s Football team. That boils down to a yearly profit of $603,565 for the sports team. Full Grand Valley State University Sports Report
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Wayne State University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Colleges for D2 Men’s Football athletes in Michigan list. Detroit, Michigan is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 4,132 students in . Speaking financially, the D2 Men’s Football team at Wayne State took home $2,259,090 in revenue. Full Wayne State University Sports Report
Out of the 6 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Northern Michigan University landed the #3 spot on the list. This medium-sized public school is located in Marquette, Michigan, and it awarded 1,235 bachelor’s degrees in . On the financial side of things, the D2 Men’s Football team at Northern Michigan University made $2,116,332 in revenue. Full Northern Michigan University Sports Report
You’ll join some of the best athletes around if you attend Michigan Technological University. The school came in at #4 in this year’s ranking. Located in Houghton, Michigan, the medium-sized public school handed out 1,198 bachelor’s degrees in . The D2 Men’s Football team at Michigan Tech brought home $2,102,739 in revenue in a single year. On top of its placing in this ranking, Michigan Tech also did well on our overall quality list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in this analysis. Full Michigan Technological University Sports Report
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Saginaw Valley State University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Colleges for D2 Men’s Football athletes in Michigan list. This medium-sized public school is located in University Center, Michigan, and it awarded 1,440 bachelor’s degrees in . On the financial side of things, the D2 Men’s Football team at Saginaw Valley State University made $2,168,937 in revenue. Read More…
Ferris State University did quite well in the 2023 Best Colleges for Division II Men’s Football in Michigan ranking, coming in at #6. Ferris is a fairly large public school situated in Big Rapids, Michigan. It awarded 1,912 bachelor’s degrees in . Speaking financially, the D2 Men’s Football team at Ferris took home $2,315,216 in revenue. Read full sports report on Ferris State University
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*Avg Tuition and Fees and Avg 4-Year Grad Rate are for the top 6 schools only.
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