Gordon State vs Mississippi Delta Community: Softball Program Comparison
Two JUCO programs. Mississippi Delta Community runs $8,583 less per year out of state; Mississippi Delta Community graduates 13 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 Gordon State if…
- You are weighing the degree as an investment: Gordon State graduates earn about $9,450 more per year a decade after enrolling.
Lean Mississippi Delta Community if…
- You are an out-of-state recruit and the number on the bill matters: Mississippi Delta Community lists $8,583 less per year in tuition and housing than Gordon State.
- Finishing the degree is the priority: Mississippi Delta Community graduates 13 percentage points more of its students than Gordon 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 | Gordon State | Mississippi Delta Community |
|---|---|---|
| In-state tuition & fees | $3,475 | $3,540 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $10,381 | $6,140 — Mississippi Delta Community leads on this measure: lower published out-of-state tuition |
| Room & board | $9,142 | $4,800 — Mississippi Delta Community leads on this measure: lower room & board |
| Est. in-state year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $12,617 | $8,340 — Mississippi Delta Community 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. | $19,523 | $10,940 — Mississippi Delta 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 | Gordon State | Mississippi Delta Community |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 17% | 30% — Mississippi Delta Community leads on this measure: higher share of students finishing their degree |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | $37,871/yr — Gordon State leads on this measure: higher median earnings a decade out | $28,421/yr |
| Median debt at graduation | $17,500 | — |
| Debt as a share of year-10 payMedian debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back. | 46% | — |
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 | Gordon State | Mississippi Delta Community |
|---|---|---|
| Admission rateLower means more selective — harder to get in, but not automatically the better fit. | 86% | — |
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 3,129 | 2,037 |
| Where it is | Barnesville, GA | Moorhead, MS |
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 | Gordon State | Mississippi Delta Community |
|---|---|---|
| Conference | GCAA | MACCC |
| Head coach | Ally Hattermann | Tre Hobbs |
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.
Gordon State
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.
Mississippi Delta 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.
Gordon State vs Mississippi Delta Community: common questions
- Is Gordon State or Mississippi Delta Community cheaper?
- On published price, Mississippi Delta Community is cheaper — about $10,940 a year out of state in tuition and housing, against $19,523 at Gordon 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, Gordon State or Mississippi Delta Community?
- Mississippi Delta Community, at 30% against 17% at Gordon State (IPEDS, 2023-24). That is the whole student body, not the softball roster.
- Do Gordon State and Mississippi Delta 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.
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 Gordon State and Mississippi Delta Community accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.
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