Michigan

I attended both the University of Michigan (undergrad) and Wayne State (grad) over 30 years ago. At the time, I was surprised that the quality of the education provided was very similar. What was different was the student level competition (the University of Michigan having, on average, higher performing students). I sometimes struggled to pass classes at UM when graded on a curve, but never struggled to get an "A" at WSU, even in classes considered difficult.

I believe UM also has a free or reduced tuition policy now for students based on need that have been accepted. Glad that my home State of Michigan still values higher education.