Great Lakes Christian College
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and students from lower-income families. graduation rate is below 40%; fewer than half of freshmen return for sophomore year. 62% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Great Lakes Christian College is a private nonprofit institution located in Lansing, Michigan with approximately 130 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $18,700 per year. The graduation rate is 26%, and the typical graduate earns $30,000 within 10 years of enrollment.
Great Lakes Christian College (GLCC) is a private Christian college in Delta Charter Township, Michigan, United States. It was founded in 1949 and is supported by and affiliated with the Christian Churches and Churches of Christ.
The numbers here tell a concerning story — with only a 26% graduation rate and 39% freshman retention, most students who start here don't finish, which is a serious red flag worth examining before enrolling. On the positive side, debt at graduation is relatively low at $12,250, and the tight-knit Christian community rooted in Churches of Christ may genuinely appeal to students seeking a faith-integrated education in a small setting. That said, median earnings of $30,000 a decade after enrollment suggest limited financial return, so this is worth considering only if the specific ministry-focused mission aligns closely with your personal and career goals.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (130 undergraduates).
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