Hinds Community vs Northwest Mississippi Community: Softball Program Comparison
Two JUCO programs in the MACCC. Northwest Mississippi Community runs $2,065 less per year out of state; Northwest Mississippi Community graduates earn $5,622 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 Hinds Community if…
- On the figures we hold, Hinds Community does not lead Northwest Mississippi Community on any measure above. If you are choosing between them, the deciding factors are the ones no table holds: how the staff talks to you, where you would sit on the depth chart, and whether you would want to be there without softball.
Lean Northwest Mississippi Community if…
- You are an out-of-state recruit and the number on the bill matters: Northwest Mississippi Community lists $2,065 less per year in tuition and housing than Hinds Community.
- You would be in-state: Northwest Mississippi Community is $165 cheaper per year on published in-state tuition than Hinds Community.
- You are weighing the degree as an investment: Northwest Mississippi Community graduates earn about $5,622 more per year a decade after enrolling.
- You want to leave with less owed: median debt at Northwest Mississippi Community is $2,871 lower than at Hinds 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 | Hinds Community | Northwest Mississippi Community |
|---|---|---|
| In-state tuition & fees | $3,825 | $3,660 — Northwest Mississippi Community leads on this measure: lower published in-state tuition |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $6,875 | $6,060 — Northwest Mississippi Community leads on this measure: lower published out-of-state tuition |
| Room & board | $5,700 | $4,450 — Northwest Mississippi Community leads on this measure: lower room & board |
| Est. in-state year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $9,525 | $8,110 — Northwest Mississippi 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. | $12,575 | $10,510 — Northwest Mississippi 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 | Hinds Community | Northwest Mississippi Community |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 42% | 42% |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | $30,774/yr | $36,396/yr — Northwest Mississippi Community leads on this measure: higher median earnings a decade out |
| Median debt at graduation | $9,371 | $6,500 — Northwest Mississippi Community 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% | 18% — Northwest Mississippi Community 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 | Hinds Community | Northwest Mississippi Community |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 9,332 | 7,520 |
| Where it is | Raymond, MS | Senatobia, 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 | Hinds Community | Northwest Mississippi Community |
|---|---|---|
| Head coach | Mike Grzanich | Chelsea Bramlett |
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 | Hinds Community | Northwest Mississippi Community |
|---|---|---|
| Recruiting questionnaire | 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. Do both, then follow with a short email to each staff.
Hinds 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.
Northwest Mississippi 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.
Hinds Community vs Northwest Mississippi Community: common questions
- Is Hinds Community or Northwest Mississippi Community cheaper?
- On published price, Northwest Mississippi Community is cheaper — about $10,510 a year out of state in tuition and housing, against $12,575 at Hinds 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, Hinds Community or Northwest Mississippi Community?
- Both report a 42% graduation rate (IPEDS, 2023-24).
- Do Hinds Community and Northwest Mississippi 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 Hinds Community and Northwest Mississippi Community?
- Hinds Community runs a recruiting questionnaire — submit it first, since questionnaires are exempt from NCAA contact-date rules. For Northwest Mississippi 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 Hinds Community and Northwest Mississippi Community accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.
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