Polk State vs. Mission
Polk State ranked #-1 and Mission ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Polk State College and Mission University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Mission's tuition ($16,230) is more expensive than Polk State ($12,271).
- Mission's students to faculty ratio (12 to 1) is lower than Polk State (20 to 1).
- Polk State (7,963 students) is larger than Mission (377 students) with more enrolled students.
- Mission ($6,997) has higher amount of financial aid than Polk State ($3,928).
- Mission's graduation rate (38%) is higher than Polk State (34%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Associate
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$3,366 In-State
$12,271 out-of-state
$12,271 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$3,928
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
7,963 (All undergraduate)
3,276 Online Students
Graduation Rate
34% Graduation Rate
23% Transfer-out Rate
Faculty & Staff
20 to 1 Students to Faculty
153 Faculties (full-time)
467 Staffs (full-time)
$58,134 Faculty Salary
$50,438 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living

Mission University
Private, 4 years • Springfield, MO #110 Faith-based Schools, #MO in Missouri more rivalsOffered Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Bachelor's
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$16,230
Financial Aid
$6,997
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
342 Undergraduate
35 Graduate
109 Online Students
Graduation Rate
38% Graduation Rate
24% Transfer-out Rate
70% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
12 to 1 Students to Faculty
14 Faculties (full-time)
40 Staffs (full-time)
$34,413 Faculty Salary
$54,222 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-365 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
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