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Grace Christian University stands out with net costs of just $13,996 for Missions/Missionary Studies programs, making it nearly $15,000 cheaper than the most expensive option at Kuyper College. Michigan's four-year graduation rates for these programs span from 25.90% at Great Lakes Christian College to 61.60% at Cornerstone University. The state's strong nonprofit sector and international business connections through its automotive and healthcare industries create meaningful opportunities for mission-focused graduates to apply cross-cultural communication skills locally before pursuing global ministry work.
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Programs
$13,996 – $28,458
Net Price Range
45.1%
Avg. Graduation Rate

5 Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $13,996 $14,992 42.9% 99.7%
2 $18,700 $19,990 25.9%
3 $19,245 $27,938 41.4% 71.4%
4 $22,384 $29,100 61.6% 81.8%
5 $28,458 $26,390 53.6% 75.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What accounts for the wide price gap between Michigan's cheapest and most expensive missions programs?

The $14,462 difference between Grace Christian University ($13,996) and Kuyper College ($28,458) reflects varying institutional models and financial aid approaches. Grace Christian maintains an open admission policy with 99.66% acceptance, allowing them to operate with lower overhead costs.

How do graduation rates compare across these five Michigan missions programs?

Cornerstone University leads with a 61.60% graduation rate, while Great Lakes Christian College graduates just 25.90% of students. The three-school cluster in Grand Rapids and Rochester Hills shows rates between 41% and 62%, suggesting regional factors may influence completion.

Does the Michigan Achievement Scholarship apply to these private missions programs?

The Michigan Achievement Scholarship provides up to $5,500 for in-state students, but these funds typically apply only to public institutions. Private colleges like these five missions programs rely on their own institutional aid to achieve the listed net prices.

Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.