Hudson Valley Community College vs Southern Maryland: Softball Program Comparison
Two JUCO programs. Southern Maryland lists $2,300 less in out-of-state tuition.
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 Hudson Valley Community College if…
- You would be in-state: Hudson Valley Community College is $656 cheaper per year on published in-state tuition than Southern Maryland.
Lean Southern Maryland if…
- You want to leave with less owed: median debt at Southern Maryland is $2,125 lower than at Hudson Valley 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 | Hudson Valley Community College | Southern Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| In-state tuition & fees | $6,694 — Hudson Valley Community College leads on this measure: lower published in-state tuition | $7,350 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $11,750 | $9,450 — Southern Maryland leads on this measure: lower published out-of-state tuition |
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 | Hudson Valley Community College | Southern Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 33% | 33% |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | $45,460/yr | $44,435/yr |
| Median debt at graduation | $10,625 | $8,500 — Southern Maryland 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. | 23% | 19% — Southern Maryland 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 | Hudson Valley Community College | Southern Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 9,443 | 4,984 |
| Where it is | Troy, NY | La Plata, MD |
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 | Hudson Valley Community College | Southern Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Conference | Region 3 | Region 20 |
| Head coach | Katy Lucey | Keith Sanderson |
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.
Hudson Valley 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.
Southern Maryland
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.
Hudson Valley Community College vs Southern Maryland: common questions
- Which school graduates more of its students, Hudson Valley Community College or Southern Maryland?
- Both report a 33% graduation rate (IPEDS, 2023-24).
- Do Hudson Valley Community College and Southern Maryland 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 Hudson Valley Community College and Southern Maryland accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.
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