Cloud County Community vs Fort Scott Community: Softball Program Comparison
Two JUCO programs in the KJCCC. Fort Scott Community runs $476 less per year out of state; Cloud County Community graduates 12 points more of its students.
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 Cloud County Community if…
- You would be in-state: Cloud County Community is $300 cheaper per year on published in-state tuition than Fort Scott Community.
- Finishing the degree is the priority: Cloud County Community graduates 12 percentage points more of its students than Fort Scott Community.
- You are weighing the degree as an investment: Cloud County Community graduates earn about $2,670 more per year a decade after enrolling.
- You want to leave with less owed: median debt at Cloud County Community is $1,500 lower than at Fort Scott Community.
Lean Fort Scott Community if…
- You are an out-of-state recruit and the number on the bill matters: Fort Scott Community lists $476 less per year in tuition and housing than Cloud County Community.
What it costs to go there
Published sticker price 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 | Cloud County Community | Fort Scott Community |
|---|---|---|
| In-state tuition & fees | $3,390 — Cloud County Community leads on this measure: lower published in-state tuition | $3,690 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $4,140 | $3,690 — Fort Scott Community leads on this measure: lower published out-of-state tuition |
| Room & board | $6,720 | $6,694 |
| Est. in-state year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $10,110 | $10,384 |
| Est. out-of-state year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $10,860 | $10,384 — Fort Scott Community leads on this measure: lower total out-of-state cost |
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 | Cloud County Community | Fort Scott Community |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 46% — Cloud County Community leads on this measure: higher share of students finishing their degree | 34% |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | $39,883/yr — Cloud County Community leads on this measure: higher median earnings a decade out | $37,213/yr |
| Median debt at graduation | $8,000 — Cloud County Community leads on this measure: less debt carried out the door | $9,500 |
| Debt as a share of year-10 payMedian debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back. | 20% — Cloud County Community leads on this measure: debt is a smaller share of what graduates earn | 26% |
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 | Cloud County Community | Fort Scott Community |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 1,644 | 1,464 |
| Where it is | Concordia, KS | Fort Scott, KS |
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 | Cloud County Community | Fort Scott Community |
|---|---|---|
| Head coach | TJ Segebart | Kiana Saint Pierre |
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 | Cloud County Community | Fort Scott Community |
|---|---|---|
| Recruiting questionnaire | 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. Do both, then follow with a short email to each staff.
Cloud County Community
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.
Fort Scott Community
Find the recruiting questionnaireWe do not hold a verified form link for this program — this opens a search.
Camps we track
None listed right now. Camp schedules go up through the winter — check the program's own site before ruling it out.
Cloud County Community vs Fort Scott Community: common questions
- Is Cloud County Community or Fort Scott Community cheaper?
- On published price, Fort Scott Community is cheaper — about $10,384 a year out of state in tuition and housing, against $10,860 at Cloud County Community. That is sticker price; athletic, academic and need-based aid all come off it, so ask both coaches what an actual offer would look like.
- Which school graduates more of its students, Cloud County Community or Fort Scott Community?
- Cloud County Community, at 46% against 34% at Fort Scott Community (IPEDS, 2023-24). That is the whole student body, not the softball roster.
- Do Cloud County Community and Fort Scott Community 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.
- How do I contact the coaches at Cloud County Community and Fort Scott Community?
- Cloud County Community runs a recruiting questionnaire — submit it first, since questionnaires are exempt from NCAA contact-date rules. For Fort Scott Community, we do not hold a verified form link, so start from the program page and email the staff directly.
Cost, graduation and enrollment figures from IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education, 2023-24). Earnings, debt and admission rates from the federal College Scorecard. 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 Cloud County Community and Fort Scott Community accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.
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