Dodge City Community College vs Three Rivers: Softball Program Comparison
Two JUCO programs. Three Rivers runs $806 less per year out of state; Three Rivers 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 Dodge City Community College if…
- You would be in-state: Dodge City Community College is $540 cheaper per year on published in-state tuition than Three Rivers.
- You are weighing the degree as an investment: Dodge City Community College graduates earn about $12,985 more per year a decade after enrolling.
- You want to leave with less owed: median debt at Dodge City Community College is $1,200 lower than at Three Rivers.
Lean Three Rivers if…
- You are an out-of-state recruit and the number on the bill matters: Three Rivers lists $806 less per year in tuition and housing than Dodge City Community College.
- Finishing the degree is the priority: Three Rivers graduates 4 percentage points more of its students than Dodge City Community College.
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 | Dodge City Community College | Three Rivers |
|---|---|---|
| In-state tuition & fees | $5,550 — Dodge City Community College leads on this measure: lower published in-state tuition | $6,090 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $5,850 — Dodge City Community College leads on this measure: lower published out-of-state tuition | $6,090 |
| Room & board | $7,850 | $6,804 — Three Rivers leads on this measure: lower room & board |
| Est. in-state year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $13,400 | $12,894 — Three Rivers leads on this measure: lower total in-state cost |
| Est. out-of-state year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $13,700 | $12,894 — Three Rivers 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 | Dodge City Community College | Three Rivers |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 31% | 35% — Three Rivers leads on this measure: higher share of students finishing their degree |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | $45,427/yr — Dodge City Community College leads on this measure: higher median earnings a decade out | $32,442/yr |
| Median debt at graduation | $8,800 — Dodge City Community College leads on this measure: less debt carried out the door | $10,000 |
| Debt as a share of year-10 payMedian debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back. | 19% — Dodge City Community College leads on this measure: debt is a smaller share of what graduates earn | 31% |
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 | Dodge City Community College | Three Rivers |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 1,757 | 2,682 |
| Where it is | Dodge City, KS | Poplar Bluff, MO |
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 | Dodge City Community College | Three Rivers |
|---|---|---|
| Conference | KJCCC | Region 16 |
| Head coach | Mike Viramontez | Jeffrey Null |
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 | Dodge City Community College | Three Rivers |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Do both, then follow with a short email to each staff.
Dodge City 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.
Three Rivers
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.
Dodge City Community College vs Three Rivers: common questions
- Is Dodge City Community College or Three Rivers cheaper?
- On published price, Three Rivers is cheaper — about $12,894 a year out of state in tuition and housing, against $13,700 at Dodge City Community College. 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, Dodge City Community College or Three Rivers?
- Three Rivers, at 35% against 31% at Dodge City Community College (IPEDS, 2023-24). That is the whole student body, not the softball roster.
- Do Dodge City Community College and Three Rivers 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.
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 Dodge City Community College and Three Rivers accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.
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