For actuary, I would look at what tests are covered and passed in the 4 years. Many colleges pass only 2, 3 or 4 of the 9 required to eventually pass. Michigan passes 5,which is a lot and a higher starting salary. The head of the department knew all the other heads since it’s a small community. He only recommended certain programs due to a certain certification. I looked but we thew away that list since it was 2 years ago. But many of the recommended colleges were not large colleges either.