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

Public, University MS · vs · Public, Raymond MS

The verdict

University of Mississippi has the better ROI: it clears its 4-year net cost of $53,256 in 20.2 years versus not at all at Hinds Community College, on median earnings of $50,994 vs $30,774 ten years out. (Scorecard, 2026 · our math.)

Head to head
MeasureUniversity of MississippiHinds Community College
Net price / yr$13,314$4,060
Total net cost$53,256$8,120
Median earnings, 10 yrs$50,994$30,774
Median debt$20,000$9,371
Payback20.2 yrs
20-year net return$-576$-359,840

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