Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. By school type, all 6 selected colleges are public. By school level, all 6 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpena Community College | Alpena, MI | Public, four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| Lake Superior State University | Sault Ste Marie, MI | Public, four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| University of Michigan-Dearborn | Dearborn, MI | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Saginaw Valley State University | University Center, MI | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Western Michigan University | Kalamazoo, MI | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is - for all undergraduate students. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpena Community College | $7,800 / $7,800 | - | 43% | 14:1 | 1,536 |
| Lake Superior State University | $13,728 / $14,266 | 76.91% | 51% | 13:1 | 1,655 |
| Michigan State University | $15,988 / $43,372 | 87.95% | 81% | 17:1 | 50,023 |
| University of Michigan-Dearborn | $14,944 / $31,360 | 54.10% | 56% | 16:1 | 8,223 |
| Saginaw Valley State University | $12,240 / $28,752 | 76.37% | 49% | 16:1 | 7,147 |
| Western Michigan University | $15,298 / $19,098 | 84.55% | 55% | 16:1 | 17,000 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |