Established in 1877, the University of Detroit Mercy is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Detroit (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Michigan. This institution also has a branch campus in Novi. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, University of Detroit Mercy (UDM) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 5,000-5,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. University of Detroit Mercy (UDM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 146-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 90-99% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UDM also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

Established in 1919, the Kettering University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Flint (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Michigan. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Kettering University is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Kettering University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. This 104-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Kettering University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

Founded in 1899, the Northern Michigan University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the rural setting of the large town of Marquette (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Michigan. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Northern Michigan University (NMU) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 7,000-7,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Northern Michigan University (NMU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 124-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this US higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. NMU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

Established in 1892, the Central Michigan University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the rural setting of the large town of Mount Pleasant (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Michigan. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Central Michigan University (CMU) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Central Michigan University (CMU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 131-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this US higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. CMU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

Established in 1844, the Hillsdale College is a non-profit private liberal arts higher education institution located in the rural setting of the medium town of Hillsdale (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), Michigan. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Hillsdale College is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Nondenominational religion. Hillsdale College offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 178-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 20-29% making this US higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Hillsdale College also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.