Calhoun Community College vs Wallace State: Softball Program Comparison
Two JUCO programs in the ACCC. Wallace State graduates 7 points more of its students; Wallace State graduates earn $1,650 more a decade out.
Which one is right for you?
Neither school is better in the abstract — they are better for different athletes. These are the differences big enough to actually decide on.
Lean Calhoun Community College if…
- You need an evaluation this summer: we track 1 camp at Calhoun Community College against none listed at Wallace State.
Lean Wallace State if…
- Finishing the degree is the priority: Wallace State graduates 7 percentage points more of its students than Calhoun Community College.
- You are weighing the degree as an investment: Wallace State graduates earn about $1,650 more per year a decade after enrolling.
- You want to leave with less owed: median debt at Wallace State is $1,000 lower than at Calhoun Community College.
What it costs to go there
Published sticker price: tuition from the federal College Scorecard, room and board from IPEDS. Almost nobody pays it — athletic, academic and need-based aid all come off the top — but the gap between two schools is a fair read on the gap between two offers.
| Measure | Calhoun Community College | Wallace State |
|---|---|---|
| In-state tuition & fees | $5,120 | $5,220 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $8,990 | $9,090 |
| Room & board | — | $4,900 |
| Est. in-state year, all in | — | $10,120 |
| Est. out-of-state year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | — | $13,990 |
What you leave with
Federal College Scorecard figures for all students at the institution, not softball players specifically. Read them as a signal about the degree, not about the program.
| Measure | Calhoun Community College | Wallace State |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 41% | 48% — Wallace State leads on this measure: higher share of students finishing their degree |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | $38,192/yr | $39,842/yr — Wallace State leads on this measure: higher median earnings a decade out |
| Median debt at graduation | $12,000 | $11,000 — Wallace State leads on this measure: less debt carried out the door |
| Debt as a share of year-10 payMedian debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back. | 31% | 28% — Wallace State leads on this measure: debt is a smaller share of what graduates earn |
Getting in, and what you'd walk into
Admissions and size. A coach can support your file, but at most schools they cannot admit you — the academic profile below is the bar you still have to clear.
| Measure | Calhoun Community College | Wallace State |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 8,736 | 6,023 |
| Where it is | Tanner, AL | Hanceville, AL |
The softball program itself
Division and conference set the ceiling; the postseason record and staff tell you what the program has actually done with it.
| Measure | Calhoun Community College | Wallace State |
|---|---|---|
| Head coach | Denton Bowling | Sallie Beth Burch |
How you actually get in front of them
Camps and questionnaires are the two channels a recruit controls. Where a program runs its own camp, that camp is usually the shortest path to being evaluated by the staff that would recruit you.
| Measure | Calhoun Community College | Wallace State |
|---|---|---|
| Camps we track | 1 listed (1 with dates) | — |
| Recruiting questionnaire | Yes | Yes |
| Program on X / Instagram | — | Yes |
Scholarship money, honestly
Both programs sit at JUCO (NJCAA & community colleges), so the scholarship rules are identical: varies by njcaa division. Scholarship availability at junior colleges varies by NJCAA division — some can offer full athletic scholarships, some offer tuition-level aid, and NJCAA Division III offers no athletic aid.
What to do about it this week
Questionnaires are exempt from NCAA contact-date rules, so you can submit one at any age. A program's own camp is where its staff does most of its evaluating — submit the questionnaire first so they know to look for you.
Calhoun Community College
Open the recruiting questionnaireCamps we track
- Calhoun Softball CC Winter Prospect Exposure Camp12/13/2026 · 9th Grade - 11th Grade · $50
Wallace State
Open the recruiting questionnaireCamps we track
None listed right now. Camp schedules go up through the winter — check the program's own site before ruling it out.
Calhoun Community College vs Wallace State: common questions
- Which school graduates more of its students, Calhoun Community College or Wallace State?
- Wallace State, at 48% against 41% at Calhoun Community College (IPEDS 2023-2024). That is the whole student body, not the softball roster.
- Do Calhoun Community College and Wallace State offer softball scholarships?
- Both play at JUCO (NJCAA & community colleges): varies by njcaa division. Scholarship availability at junior colleges varies by NJCAA division — some can offer full athletic scholarships, some offer tuition-level aid, and NJCAA Division III offers no athletic aid.
- Do Calhoun Community College and Wallace State run softball camps?
- We track 1 camp at Calhoun Community College and none currently listed at Wallace State. Camp listings change through the year — check the program's own site before ruling it out.
- How do I contact the coaches at Calhoun Community College and Wallace State?
- Both programs run a recruiting questionnaire, and that is the right first move — it is exempt from NCAA contact-date rules, so you can submit it at any age. Fill out both, then follow with an email to each staff.
Tuition, graduation, earnings, debt and admission rates from the federal College Scorecard (U.S. Dept. of Education, released June 10, 2026). Room and board, enrollment, and graduation rates at two-year colleges from IPEDS (2023-2024). Postseason results from the NCAA Division I softball tournament records, 2021-2026. Rankings from NCAA.com and U.S. News & World Report. Figures describe the institution, not the softball roster.
We work hard to keep all data for Calhoun Community College and Wallace State accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.
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