Michigan colleges spend big on dorms as enrollments sag. Big draw or big waste?

Michigan colleges are investing in significant new dormitory construction projects despite a broader trend of declining enrollment across the state. Ferris State University serves as a case study for this trend, having recently opened Stadium Hall, a residence facility integrated into the north end zone of the school's football stadium.

The development highlights a strategic debate regarding whether these high-end campus amenities function as an effective draw for prospective students or represent a financial waste in an era of shrinking student populations.