Colleges in Grand Rapids, MI
Colleges in and around Grand Rapids, ranked by return on investment.
| # | College | Type | 5-yr earnings | Net price | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | DR Rating | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Davenport University Grand Rapids, MI | Private | $63,318 | $17,707 | $26,000 | +128% | Strong return | |
| 2 | Calvin University Grand Rapids, MI | Private | $60,507 | $22,992 | $23,250 | +54% | Break-even | |
| 3 | Aquinas College Grand Rapids, MI | Private | $53,158 | $16,626 | $23,000 | +9% | Break-even | |
| 4 | Cornerstone University Grand Rapids, MI | Private | $47,695 | $20,301 | $25,000 | -70% | Poor return | |
| 5 | Grand Rapids Community College Grand Rapids, MI | Public | $43,026 | $8,621 | $9,000 | -196% | Poor return | |
| 6 | Ross College-Grand Rapids North Grand Rapids, MI | For-profit | $29,967 | $20,033 | $9,500 | -445% | Poor return | |
| 7 | Dorsey College-Grand Rapids Grand Rapids, MI | For-profit | $26,931 | $28,062 | $13,000 | -651% | Poor return | |
| 8 | Empire Beauty School-Michigan Grand Rapids, MI | For-profit | $22,064 | $17,021 | $10,667 | -1,197% | Poor return | |
| 9 | Kuyper College Grand Rapids, MI | Private | — | $15,644 | $21,389 | — | Not enough data | |
| 10 | Calvin Theological Seminary Grand Rapids, MI | Private | $56,696 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. ROI is computed by Degree Return — see how. Read the methodology. Data as of 2024.