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Mississippi State University vs Hinds Community College: which has better ROI?

Public, Mississippi State MS · vs · Public, Raymond MS

The verdict

Mississippi State University has the better ROI: it clears its 4-year net cost of $70,380 in 22.3 years versus not at all at Hinds Community College, on median earnings of $51,513 vs $30,774 ten years out. (Scorecard, 2026 · our math.)

Head to head
MeasureMississippi State UniversityHinds Community College
Net price / yr$17,595$4,060
Total net cost$70,380$8,120
Median earnings, 10 yrs$51,513$30,774
Median debt$22,142$9,371
Payback22.3 yrs
20-year net return$-7,320$-359,840

College Scorecard (2026), institution-level · payback and returns are our math. Figures blend all majors.