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Cheapest Classics and Classical Languages Colleges in Michigan

Ranked by lowest net price after financial aid. See our methodology.

Wayne State University offers Michigan's most affordable Classics program at $14,773 net cost, while private institutions like Hope College reach $25,749. This $10,976 price gap reflects Michigan's strong public university system. The state's museum sector, including the Detroit Institute of Arts and University of Michigan Museum of Art, creates opportunities for Classics graduates in curatorial and educational roles. Public universities dominate the affordable options, with four of the five cheapest programs housed at state institutions.
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Programs
$14,773 – $25,749
Net Price Range
72.0%
Avg. Graduation Rate

7 Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $14,773 $14,297 56.5% 75.3%
2 $14,832 $17,228 93.2% 17.7%
3 $16,179 $32,300 68.1% 90.5%
4 $17,096 $14,628 68.6% 90.4%
5 $18,701 $15,298 57.8% 84.6%
6 $24,783 $38,670 77.4% 74.2%
7 $25,749 $40,420 82.3% 80.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the dramatic acceptance rate difference between Michigan's Classics programs?

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor accepts only 17.69% of applicants while maintaining a low $14,832 net cost. In contrast, University of Detroit Mercy and Grand Valley State University both accept over 90% of students, showing how selectivity varies independent of affordability in this field.

How do graduation rates correlate with program costs in Michigan Classics?

The most expensive program, Hope College at $25,749, achieves an 82.30% graduation rate. However, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor delivers a 93.20% graduation rate at just $14,832 net cost, demonstrating that higher prices don't guarantee better outcomes.

Does attending a private institution significantly impact costs for Michigan Classics students?

Private colleges average $22,237 in net costs compared to $16,100 for public universities. Calvin University and Hope College both exceed $24,000 annually, while public options like Wayne State and University of Michigan stay below $15,000.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.