MC vs. Husson

Comparable Facts

Compare Mississippi College in Clinton, MS with Husson University in Bangor, ME on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Mississippi College is larger than Husson based on total student enrollment (4,164 students vs. 3,367 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Mississippi College is located in Clinton, MS (Large Suburban setting); Husson University is in Bangor, ME (Small City setting).
• Mississippi College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Husson University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Mississippi College 14:1; Husson University 15:1.

MC vs. Husson Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, MC or Husson? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Husson University than MC ($21,005 vs. $28,559).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Husson University are 21.3% lower than at Mississippi College ($12,682 vs. $16,120).
• Mississippi College is 0.8% more expensive for in-state tuition than Husson (about $196 more per year; $23,500.00 vs. $23,304.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 0.8% higher at MC than at Husson University (about $196 more per year; $23,500.00 vs. $23,304.00).
• The same share of students receive grant aid at Mississippi College as at Husson University (100% vs. 100%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Husson University students is 17.1% larger than aid received by Mississippi College students ($14,847 vs. $12,676).

MC vs. Husson Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, MC or Husson? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Husson and MC.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Mississippi College (1200) is 30 points higher than at Husson (1170).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Mississippi College 1140/1260; Husson University 1065/1275.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Mississippi College 21/29.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: MC - Required; Husson - Test optional.
• Enrolled freshman MC students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Husson (3.4).
• Husson has a higher acceptance rate (81%) than MC (29.1%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 91% at MC vs. 23.9% at Husson.

MC vs. Husson Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for MC and Husson? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Mississippi College's six-year graduation rate is 51%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for Husson.
• Graduates from Mississippi College have median earnings of about $44,100 about ten years after starting college (College Scorecard). Comparable earnings data is not available for Husson.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Husson University and MC graduates have the same median loan debt ($25,000 vs. $25,000).
• Among borrowers in the federal data, Husson University and MC graduates have the same median monthly federal student loan payment ($258 vs. $258).
• More Husson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MC students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 59%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.