Christian colleges with the best earnings for the price in Michigan
Christian colleges ranked by what former students earn ten years after enrolling, compared with four years of net price.
Christian colleges with the best earnings for the price in Michigan6 schools
6 schools qualify, ranked by earnings for the price.
How this list is made
- Schools in Michigan.
- Christian undergraduate colleges on the Compass. Seminaries and graduate-only schools are not counted.
- Faith grade B or better (Faith score 70 or higher). Cost and outcomes never change a grade.
- Has median earnings ten years after enrolling and a net price from federal data (College Scorecard).
- Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
- Ordered by earnings divided by four years of net price, highest first.
Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
- 1
Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI · Private nonprofit- Earnings are 1.1× the four-year net price
- Earnings $53,187 ten years out
- 2
Grace Christian University
Wyoming, MI · Private nonprofit- Earnings are 0.8× the four-year net price
- Earnings $41,663 ten years out
- 3
Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI · Private nonprofit- Earnings are 0.7× the four-year net price
- Earnings $51,732 ten years out
- 4Tie
Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI · Private nonprofit- Earnings are 0.6× the four-year net price
- Earnings $58,375 ten years out
- 4Tie
Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, MI · Private nonprofit- Earnings are 0.6× the four-year net price
- Earnings $47,314 ten years out
- 6
Great Lakes Christian College
Lansing, MI · Private nonprofit- Earnings are 0.5× the four-year net price
- Earnings $31,053 ten years out
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% |
| Grace Christian University | $12,404 | $24,375 | $41,663 | 51% |
| Spring Arbor University | $19,353 | $26,375 | $51,732 | 64% |
| Calvin University | $22,992 | $23,250 | $58,375 | 74% |
| Cornerstone University | $20,301 | $25,000 | $47,314 | 62% |
| 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.