A recent ranking by Background Checks.org is reporting the safest colleges in Michigan for 2016.

The annual report combines data from recent FBI Crime Reports, Department of Education Statistics, student surveys, social media sentiment analysis, and their own research to create a ranking of the Safest Colleges in Michigan.

The top three are Cornerstone University, Davenport University, and Calvin College, all in the Grand Rapids area.

Ferris State ranks at 27th, just ahead of Michigan State University at 28th.