UNH vs. MC

Comparable Facts

Compare University of New Haven in West Haven, CT with Mississippi College in Clinton, MS on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of New Haven is larger than MC based on total student enrollment (9,229 students vs. 4,164 students)

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of New Haven is located in West Haven, CT (Large Suburban setting); Mississippi College is in Clinton, MS (Large Suburban setting).
• University of New Haven is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Mississippi College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of New Haven 17:1; Mississippi College 14:1.

UNH vs. MC Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, UNH or MC? 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 Mississippi College than UNH ($28,559 vs. $34,557).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi College are 18.6% lower than at University of New Haven ($16,120 vs. $19,808).
• University of New Haven is 101.4% more expensive for in-state tuition than MC (about $23,832 more per year; $47,332.00 vs. $23,500.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 101.4% higher at UNH than at Mississippi College (about $23,832 more per year; $47,332.00 vs. $23,500.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Mississippi College than at University of New Haven (100% vs. 99%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Haven students is 155.6% larger than aid received by Mississippi College students ($32,394 vs. $12,676).

UNH vs. MC Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, UNH or MC? Typical SAT and ACT scores (same estimates as in the table above), middle 50% test ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between MC and UNH.

• The typical SAT score (median estimate) at Mississippi College (1200) is 40 points higher than at UNH (1160).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: University of New Haven 1060/1265; Mississippi College 1140/1260.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted studentsMississippi College 21/29.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: UNH - Test optional; MC - Required.
• Accepted freshman MC students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at UNH (3.47).
• UNH has a higher acceptance rate (60.4%) than MC (29.1%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 9.9% at UNH vs. 91% at MC.

UNH vs. MC Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for UNH and MC? Graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt are common indicators. The bullets below summarize the same federal outcomes fields as the comparison table (College Scorecard / IPEDS where applicable).

• University of New Haven's six-year graduation rate (53%) is higher than Mississippi College's (51%).
• Graduates from University of New Haven earn a median of about $8,200 more per year than MC graduates about ten years after starting college ($52,300 vs. $44,100), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Mississippi College graduates have a $2,000 lower median loan debt than UNH graduates ($25,000 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers, MC graduates have an estimated $21 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than UNH graduates ($258 vs. $279).
• More UNH graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MC students, three years after graduation. (71% 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.