Connors State vs Northeast Texas Community College: Softball Program Comparison
Two JUCO programs. Northeast Texas Community College runs $2,570 less per year out of state; Northeast Texas Community College graduates 4 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 Connors State if…
- You would be in-state: Connors State is $578 cheaper per year on published in-state tuition than Northeast Texas Community College.
Lean Northeast Texas Community College if…
- You are an out-of-state recruit and the number on the bill matters: Northeast Texas Community College lists $2,570 less per year in tuition and housing than Connors State.
- Finishing the degree is the priority: Northeast Texas Community College graduates 4 percentage points more of its students than Connors State.
- You want to leave with less owed: median debt at Northeast Texas Community College is $554 lower than at Connors State.
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 | Connors State | Northeast Texas Community College |
|---|---|---|
| In-state tuition & fees | $3,704 — Connors State leads on this measure: lower published in-state tuition | $4,282 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $7,562 | $5,434 — Northeast Texas Community College leads on this measure: lower published out-of-state tuition |
| Room & board | $7,682 | $7,240 — Northeast Texas Community College leads on this measure: lower room & board |
| Est. in-state year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $11,386 | $11,522 |
| Est. out-of-state year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $15,244 | $12,674 — Northeast Texas Community College 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 | Connors State | Northeast Texas Community College |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 29% | 33% — Northeast Texas Community College leads on this measure: higher share of students finishing their degree |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | $38,469/yr | $37,870/yr |
| Median debt at graduation | $11,500 | $10,946 — Northeast Texas Community College 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. | 30% | 29% — Northeast Texas Community College 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 | Connors State | Northeast Texas Community College |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 2,098 | 3,105 |
| Where it is | Warner, OK | Mount Pleasant, TX |
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 | Connors State | Northeast Texas Community College |
|---|---|---|
| Conference | OCAC | Region 14 |
| Head coach | Bobby Foreman | Taniece Tyson |
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 | Connors State | Northeast Texas Community College |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Connors 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.
Northeast Texas Community College
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.
Connors State vs Northeast Texas Community College: common questions
- Is Connors State or Northeast Texas Community College cheaper?
- On published price, Northeast Texas Community College is cheaper — about $12,674 a year out of state in tuition and housing, against $15,244 at Connors State. 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, Connors State or Northeast Texas Community College?
- Northeast Texas Community College, at 33% against 29% at Connors State (IPEDS, 2023-24). That is the whole student body, not the softball roster.
- Do Connors State and Northeast Texas Community College 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 Connors State and Northeast Texas Community College?
- Connors State runs a recruiting questionnaire — submit it first, since questionnaires are exempt from NCAA contact-date rules. For Northeast Texas Community College, 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 Connors State and Northeast Texas Community College accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.
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