Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. By school type, all 5 selected colleges are public. By school level, there are 4 four years (or high) schools and 1 2-4 years schools .
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Michigan University | Mount Pleasant, MI | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Grand Valley State University | Allendale, MI | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Jackson College | Jackson, MI | Public, four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| Lake Michigan College | Benton Harbor, MI | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Michigan University | $13,703 / $14,190 | 78.95% | 61% | 17:1 | 14,557 |
| Grand Valley State University | $14,628 / $20,820 | 90.37% | 66% | 15:1 | 21,648 |
| Jackson College | $7,755 / $9,795 | - | 16% | 13:1 | 4,244 |
| Lake Michigan College | $7,500 / $7,500 | - | 21% | 13:1 | 2,543 |
| Western Michigan University | $15,298 / $19,098 | 84.55% | 55% | 16:1 | 17,000 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |