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2024 Best Schools for the Money (No Aid) in Michigan for Bachelor's Degrees

33 Colleges
$19,574 Avg Undergrad Tuition & Fees*
$10,814 Avg Room & Board*

When pursuing a degree in today's world, there are many different options to choose from. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our Best Value Michigan Schools for a Bachelor's ranking - to help you make that decision.

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Your Choice of School Matters

After analyzing 33 schools in Michigan, we came up with our list of those that offered the best value Bachelor's Degree programs. Instead of depending on subjective information to rank the best value schools, we focus on objective factors in our analysis. In the next few paragraphs, we'll talk a little about what we use in our analysis and why.

Our Methodology

Our Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for the Money in Michigan ranking is determined by first looking at the combined costs of average tuition, fees, and room and board before any aid is applied. But, a school that excels in providing value for your money must also be a great school overall as well.

To take this into account we consider a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.

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Want to see the list of best value schools for families with specific income levels or whether or not aid is being applied? Click on one of the tiles above. If you'd rather work on your degree in a specific area of the country, you might be interested in our rankings by place. Also, you may want to check out our other college rankings.

If you know what major you want to study, check out our list of the best value schools by major. If you're interested in other degree levels, you can view one of the lists below.

Best Value Bachelor's Degree Schools (No Aid) in Michigan

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

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University of Michigan - Ann Arbor tops this year’s ranking as the best value (no aid) school for bachelor’s degrees in Michigan for overall quality. U-M is a large public school situated in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor has the honor of being ranked #1 in Michigan for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $29,785 a year.

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Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Michigan State University. It ranked #2 on our 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Michigan list. Michigan State University is a large public school located in East Lansing, Michigan.

Not only is Michigan State University a great value, but it is also ranked #2 in Michigan for overall quality. The average cost without aid for the school is $26,642 a year for undergraduates.

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Grand Valley State University
Allendale, Michigan

A rank of #3 on our Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Michigan list means Grand Valley State University is a great place for students working on their degree. GVSU is a large public school situated in Allendale, Michigan.

In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Grand Valley State University is ranked #5 for quality in the state of Michigan. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $23,780 a year.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Michigan Technological University. It ranked #4 on our 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Michigan list. Michigan Tech is a medium-sized public school situated in Houghton, Michigan.

Not only is Michigan Technological University a great value, but it is also ranked #3 in Michigan for overall quality. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $29,870 a year.

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Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, Michigan

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Central Michigan University. It ranked #5 on our 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Michigan list. Central Michigan is located in Mount Pleasant, Michigan and has a fairly large student population. It is a public school.

Not only is Central Michigan University a great value, but it is also ranked #9 in Michigan for overall quality. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $24,014 a year.

Full Central Michigan University Value Report

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Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, Michigan

Western Michigan University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Michigan ranking. WMU is a fairly large public school situated in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Western Michigan University has the honor of being ranked #6 in Michigan for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $24,318 a year.

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Ferris State University
Big Rapids, Michigan

Ferris State University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Michigan list. Ferris State University is a fairly large public school located in Big Rapids, Michigan.

In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Ferris State University is ranked #14 for quality in the state of Michigan. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $23,528 a year.

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With a ranking of #8, University of Michigan - Dearborn did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Michigan list. Dearborn, Michigan is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a public school.

University of Michigan - Dearborn has the honor of being ranked #16 in Michigan for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost without aid for the school is $22,864 a year for undergraduates.

Full University of Michigan - Dearborn Value Report

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Wayne State University
Detroit, Michigan

Wayne State University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Michigan ranking, coming in at #9. This large public school is located in Detroit, Michigan.

Not only is Wayne State University a great value, but it is also ranked #7 in Michigan for overall quality. The average cost without aid for the school is $26,269 a year for undergraduates.

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Oakland University
Rochester Hills, Michigan

Oakland University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Michigan list. Rochester Hills, Michigan is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.

Not only is Oakland University a great value, but it is also ranked #8 in Michigan for overall quality. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $26,327 a year.

Full Oakland University Value Report

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Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, Michigan

Saginaw Valley State University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Michigan list. University Center, Michigan is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a public school.

Saginaw Valley State University has the honor of being ranked #22 in Michigan for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost without aid for the school is $22,236 a year for undergraduates.

Full Saginaw Valley State University Value Report

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Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, Michigan

With a ranking of #12, Eastern Michigan University did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Michigan list. Eastern Michigan is located in Ypsilanti, Michigan and has a fairly large student population. It is a public school.

Not only is Eastern Michigan University a great value, but it is also ranked #17 in Michigan for overall quality. The average cost without aid for the school is $27,204 a year for undergraduates.

Full Eastern Michigan University Value Report

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Baker College
Owosso, Michigan

Baker College landed the #13 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Michigan ranking. Located in Owosso, Michigan, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.

In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Baker College is ranked #30 for quality in the state of Michigan. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $18,820 a year.

Full Baker College Value Report

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Northern Michigan University
Marquette, Michigan

Northern Michigan University landed the #14 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Michigan ranking. Northern Michigan University is a medium-sized public school situated in Marquette, Michigan.

Not only is Northern Michigan University a great value, but it is also ranked #24 in Michigan for overall quality. The average cost without aid for the school is $24,778 a year for undergraduates.

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University of Michigan - Flint ranked #15 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Michigan list. Located in Flint, Michigan, the school is a medium-sized public institution.

Not only is University of Michigan - Flint a great value, but it is also ranked #29 in Michigan for overall quality. The average cost without aid for the school is $23,916 a year for undergraduates.

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Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, Michigan

With a ranking of #16, Lake Superior State University did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Michigan list. Lake Superior State University is a small public school located in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan.

In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Lake Superior State University is ranked #31 for quality in the state of Michigan. The average cost without aid for the school is $24,716 a year for undergraduates.

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Davenport University
Grand Rapids, Michigan

With a ranking of #17, Davenport University did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Michigan list. Grand Rapids, Michigan is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.

Davenport University has the honor of being ranked #23 in Michigan for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $31,232 a year.

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Madonna University
Livonia, Michigan

Madonna University landed the #18 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Michigan ranking. Madonna is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Livonia, Michigan.

In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Madonna University is ranked #15 for quality in the state of Michigan. The average cost without aid for the school is $36,790 a year for undergraduates.

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University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, Michigan

University of Detroit Mercy landed the #19 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Michigan ranking. Detroit Mercy is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Detroit, Michigan.

University of Detroit Mercy has the honor of being ranked #18 in Michigan for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost without aid for the school is $40,394 a year for undergraduates.

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Siena Heights University
Adrian, Michigan

Siena Heights University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Michigan ranking. Siena Heights University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Adrian, Michigan.

Siena Heights University has the honor of being ranked #20 in Michigan for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $40,222 a year.

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Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cornerstone University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Michigan ranking. Located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.

Not only is Cornerstone University a great value, but it is also ranked #28 in Michigan for overall quality. The average cost without aid for the school is $37,350 a year for undergraduates.

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Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, Michigan

With a ranking of #22, Spring Arbor University did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Michigan list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Spring Arbor, Michigan.

Spring Arbor University has the honor of being ranked #27 in Michigan for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $41,536 a year.

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Rochester University
Rochester Hills, Michigan

Rochester University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Michigan ranking. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Rochester Hills, Michigan.

Not only is Rochester University a great value, but it is also ranked #33 in Michigan for overall quality. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $34,568 a year.

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Hope College
Holland, Michigan

Hope College landed the #24 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Michigan ranking. Hope is a private not-for-profit institution located in Holland, Michigan.

Hope College has the honor of being ranked #12 in Michigan for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $48,050 a year.

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Lawrence Technological University ranked #25 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Michigan list. Lawrence Technological University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Southfield, Michigan.

In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Lawrence Technological University is ranked #10 for quality in the state of Michigan. The average cost without aid for the school is $48,735 a year for undergraduates.

Full Lawrence Technological University Value Report

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