Best small Christian colleges in Michigan
Christian colleges with fewer than 2,000 undergraduates, ranked by Compass Score.
Best small Christian colleges in Michigan6 schools
6 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score.
How this list is made
- Schools in Michigan.
- Christian undergraduate colleges on the Compass. Seminaries and graduate-only schools are not counted.
- Fewer than 2,000 undergraduate students (federal enrollment).
- Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
- Ordered by Compass Score, highest first. Schools with the same score share a rank.
Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
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- 2Tie
Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, MI · Private nonprofit- 1,444 undergraduates
- Chapel 3+ times a week
- 2Tie
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Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrews University | $12,547 | $26,000 | $53,187 | 72% |
| Cornerstone University | $20,301 | $25,000 | $47,314 | 62% |
| Spring Arbor University | $19,353 | $26,375 | $51,732 | 64% |
| Hillsdale College | — | — | — | 90% |
| Grace Christian University | $12,404 | $24,375 | $41,663 | 51% |
| Great Lakes Christian College | $15,524 | $18,779 | $31,053 | 36% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.