Christian colleges with the strongest Christian community in Michigan
Christian colleges ranked by the Christian community pillar: spiritual life staff, retreats, Bible studies and small groups, and faculty who share the college’s faith.
Christian colleges with the strongest Christian community 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.
- Has a graded Christian community pillar and a complete Compass Score.
- Ordered by the Christian community pillar score alone, highest first. Schools with the same score share a rank.
Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
- 1
Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI · Private nonprofit- Christian community: grade A
- Many Bible studies and groups
- 2
Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI · Private nonprofit- Christian community: grade A
- Many Bible studies and groups
- 3
Hillsdale College
Hillsdale, MI · Private nonprofit- Christian community: grade B
- Many Bible studies and groups
- 4
Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, MI · Private nonprofit- Christian community: grade B
- Some Bible studies and groups
- 5
Great Lakes Christian College
Lansing, MI · Private nonprofit- Christian community: grade B
- Many Bible studies and groups
- 6
Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI · Private nonprofit- Christian community: grade C
- Many Bible studies and groups
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% |
| Hillsdale College | — | — | — | 90% |
| Cornerstone University | $20,301 | $25,000 | $47,314 | 62% |
| Great Lakes Christian College | $15,524 | $18,779 | $31,053 | 36% |
| Spring Arbor University | $19,353 | $26,375 | $51,732 | 64% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.