I never stated I wished for an urban, rather “rural or urban”. I’m essentially trying to avoid places like Oakland University or Grand Valley State University where they’re situated in the center of unwalkable suburbs.
Regarding your suggestions:
- Michigan State: I know some people who are attending and they describe it as a for-profit non-profit. They state students are generally treated as just means to get paid.
- Western: Campus tour guide suggested I shouldn’t attend for computer science, told me I’d be better off elsewhere.
- Central Michigan + University of Michigan-Ann Arbor: No real interest in either, they’re good schools but have pretty miserable students.
I did forget to include a couple of other schools I liked, though.
- Eastern Michigan
- Northern Michigan
- Alma College