Michigan Colleges
Michigan Colleges Compared — Side by Side
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Michigan at a Glance
A quick look at Michigan's 38 colleges — average tuition, typical 3.5 GPA scholarship awards, and the schools with the best return on investment.
Tuition Avg — Public
$17,105
In-state, first-year freshman
Tuition Avg — Private
$29,000 – $44,800
First-year freshman
3.5 GPA Scholarship — Public
$1,000 – $5,500
Merit awards, typical range
3.5 GPA Scholarship — Private
$5,000 – $10,000
Merit awards, typical range
Enrollment Trend
Down 13–16% over the past 5 years
Michigan colleges are competing harder for students — which often means bigger merit scholarship offers for the right applicants.
Best ROI Colleges
Michigan Technological University, University of Michigan–Ann Arbor, Cleary University
Automatic Scholarships for a 3.5 GPA at Michigan Colleges
10 Michigan colleges with large automatic merit awards for a 3.5 GPA, and what a year costs once the award comes off.
| College | Automatic award (3.5 GPA) | Yearly cost after award |
|---|---|---|
| Kalamazoo College | $46,000 | $34,111 |
| Albion College | $36,000 | $37,605 |
| Alma College | $32,000 | $37,312 |
| College for Creative Studies | $29,000 | $45,067 |
| Aquinas College | $25,000 | $33,204 |
| Hillsdale College | $21,835 | $26,375 |
| Olivet University | $18,000 | $32,110 |
| Adrian College | $15,000 | $44,112 |
| Calvin University | $14,000 | $41,890 |
| University of Detroit Mercy | $14,000 | $31,856 |
Yearly cost after award is the college's published tuition, fees, room and board minus the automatic award. Figures come from each college's published cost and scholarship information, compiled by College Costs Compared in August 2026. Awards and eligibility change every year, so confirm with the college before you apply.
Everything you need to compare Michigan colleges
Get a list of Michigan colleges and universities showing current tuition costs, fees, room and board, and scholarships by grade point average (GPA). Plus, links to each college website, student count, and athletic conference. Filter costs and scholarships highest to lowest. Easily compare college costs and GPA scholarships side by side to determine the cost to attend each college and narrow your search.
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What's included:
- University of Michigan, Michigan State, and every other Michigan college
- Current tuition costs, fees, room and board for each school
- Scholarships listed by grade point average (GPA)
- Links to each college website for further research
- Student count and athletic conference for every school
- Unlimited sorting and filtering — rank highest to lowest
Why families choose our Michigan comparison tool
Sort & Filter
Rank colleges highest to lowest by cost, scholarships, or any column.
Full Cost Picture
Tuition, fees, room and board — all in one view for every school.
Scholarships by GPA
See what merit aid each school offers at your grade point average.
College Links
Direct links to each college website, plus student count and conference.
Michigan Colleges & Universities Included
Our Michigan comparison tool includes tuition costs, fees, room and board, and scholarships by GPA for all of these schools — and more. Compare them all side by side in one spreadsheet.
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Michigan College Costs — Quick Answers
How many colleges are in Michigan?
Our Michigan comparison covers 38 colleges and universities — every school with published tuition, fees, room and board, and GPA scholarship data.
What is the average in-state tuition in Michigan?
Published in-state tuition at Michigan public universities runs $17,105 per year. Private colleges typically run $29,000 – $44,800 before scholarships.
How much scholarship money do Michigan colleges offer?
Published GPA-based merit scholarships range from $1,000 – $5,500 per year at public universities to $5,000 – $10,000 at private colleges, depending on your grade point average.
Which Michigan colleges give the biggest automatic scholarships for a 3.5 GPA?
Among the 10 Michigan colleges in our August 2026 table, the largest automatic awards for a 3.5 GPA are at Kalamazoo College ($46,000 a year), Albion College ($36,000) and Alma College ($32,000).
Is college enrollment in Michigan growing or shrinking?
Michigan college enrollment is down 13–16% over the past 5 years — a buyer's market where colleges compete for students with tuition discounts and merit scholarships.
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