MC vs. UH

Comparable Facts

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

University of Houston is larger than MC based on total student enrollment (47,980 students vs. 4,164 students)

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Mississippi College is located in Clinton, MS (Large Suburban setting); University of Houston is in Houston, TX (Large City setting).
• Mississippi College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. University of Houston is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Mississippi College 14:1; University of Houston 22:1.

MC vs. UH Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, MC or UH? 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 University of Houston than MC ($14,309 vs. $28,559).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston are 30% lower than at Mississippi College ($11,286 vs. $16,120).
• Mississippi College is 141.8% more expensive for in-state tuition than UH (about $13,783 more per year; $23,500.00 vs. $9,717.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 4.2% higher at MC than at University of Houston (about $953 more per year; $23,500.00 vs. $22,547.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Mississippi College than at University of Houston (100% vs. 74%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi College students is 4.3% larger than aid received by University of Houston students ($12,676 vs. $12,159).

MC vs. UH Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, MC or UH? 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 UH and MC.

• The typical SAT score (median estimate) at University of Houston (1250) is 50 points higher than at MC (1200).
• Incoming UH students have a 1 point higher typical ACT composite (median estimate) (26 vs. 25 at MC).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: Mississippi College 1140/1260; University of Houston 1160/1340.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: Mississippi College 21/29; University of Houston 23/29.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: MC - Required; UH - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: UH May 31, 2027.
• Accepted freshman MC students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at UH (3.46).
• UH has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than MC (29.1%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 91% at MC vs. 26.5% at UH.

MC vs. UH Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for MC and UH? 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).

• Mississippi College's six-year graduation rate (51%) is higher than University of Houston's (46%).
• Graduates from University of Houston earn a median of about $14,900 more per year than MC graduates about ten years after starting college ($59,000 vs. $44,100), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of Houston graduates have a $5,250 lower median loan debt than MC graduates ($19,750 vs. $25,000).
• Among borrowers, UH graduates have an estimated $54 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than MC graduates ($204 vs. $258).
• More UH 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.