Christian colleges that spend the most on teaching in Michigan
Christian colleges ranked by instructional spending for each full-time-equivalent student.
Christian colleges that spend the most on teaching in Michigan6 schools
6 schools qualify, ranked by teaching spending per student.
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 instructional spending per full-time-equivalent student from federal data (College Scorecard).
- Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
- Ordered by instructional spending per student, highest first.
Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
- 1
Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI · Private nonprofit- $14,063 on teaching per student
- 10 students per faculty member
- 2
Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI · Private nonprofit- $13,491 on teaching per student
- 13 students per faculty member
- 3
Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI · Private nonprofit- $5,867 on teaching per student
- 12 students per faculty member
- 4
Great Lakes Christian College
Lansing, MI · Private nonprofit- $5,162 on teaching per student
- 14 students per faculty member
- 5
Grace Christian University
Wyoming, MI · Private nonprofit- $5,132 on teaching per student
- 15 students per faculty member
- 6
Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, MI · Private nonprofit- $4,718 on teaching per student
- 15 students per faculty member
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% |
| Calvin University | $22,992 | $23,250 | $58,375 | 74% |
| Spring Arbor University | $19,353 | $26,375 | $51,732 | 64% |
| Great Lakes Christian College | $15,524 | $18,779 | $31,053 | 36% |
| Grace Christian University | $12,404 | $24,375 | $41,663 | 51% |
| Cornerstone University | $20,301 | $25,000 | $47,314 | 62% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.