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47.3%Acceptance
$32,580Tuition
990Students
60%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$51,732Earnings
#10 in MichiganPrivate nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalNJCAAStudy AbroadData: 2023-24Free Methodist

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$32,580
Out-of-State Tuition
$32,580
Average Net Price
$20,899
Students Receiving Financial Aid
25.9%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$10,960
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$10,960
Books & Supplies
$800
Total Cost of Attendance
$44,340
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,375
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$280/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
57.6%
Students Taking Federal Loans
51.3%
Pell Grant Recipients
25.9%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $16,569
$30,001 – $48,000 $18,940
$48,001 – $75,000 $18,556
$75,001 – $110,000 $21,635
$110,001+ $23,328

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Cost Overview

Families actually pay around $21,000 annually at Spring Arbor after aid, though costs vary dramatically by income. Lower-income families pay just $16,569 while those earning over $110,000 pay $23,328. Over four years, expect to spend between $66,000 and $93,000 depending on your family's financial situation.

Graduates typically carry $26,375 in debt, translating to $280 monthly payments. With median earnings of $51,732 ten years out, loan payments consume about 6.5% of income. The 57.56% loan repayment rate suggests some graduates struggle financially after college.

Students from working-class families get the strongest value proposition here. The Free Methodist university offers significant aid to lower-income students while maintaining the same Christian liberal arts experience regardless of what you pay.

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