Which school graduates more of its students, Independence Community College or Labette Community College?

Independence Community College, at 34% against 29% at Labette Community College (IPEDS, 2023-24). That is the whole student body, not the softball roster.

How do I contact the coaches at Independence Community College and Labette Community College?

Both programs run a recruiting questionnaire, and that is the right first move — it is exempt from NCAA contact-date rules, so you can submit it at any age. Fill out both, then follow with an email to each staff.

Independence Community College vs Labette Community College: Softball Program Comparison

Two JUCO programs in the KJCCC. Independence Community College graduates 5 points more of its students; Labette Community College graduates earn $2,877 more a decade out.

JUCO

Independence Community College

KJCCC

Independence, KS

JUCO

Labette Community College

KJCCC

Parsons, KS

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 Independence Community College if…

Finishing the degree is the priority: Independence Community College graduates 5 percentage points more of its students than Labette Community College.
You want to leave with less owed: median debt at Independence Community College is $4,385 lower than at Labette Community College.

Lean Labette Community College if…

You would be in-state: Labette Community College is $472 cheaper per year on published in-state tuition than Independence Community College.
You are weighing the degree as an investment: Labette Community College graduates earn about $2,877 more per year a decade after enrolling.

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.

What it costs to go there: Independence Community College compared with Labette Community College
Measure	Independence Community College	Labette Community College
In-state tuition & fees	$4,440	$3,968 — Labette Community College leads on this measure: lower published in-state tuition
Out-of-state tuition & fees	$4,650	$4,768
Room & board	$6,100	—
Est. in-state year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid.	$10,540	—
Est. out-of-state year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid.	$10,750	—

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.

What you leave with: Independence Community College compared with Labette Community College
Measure	Independence Community College	Labette Community College
Graduation rate	34% — Independence Community College leads on this measure: higher share of students finishing their degree	29%
Median earnings, 10 years after entry	$34,941/yr	$37,818/yr — Labette Community College leads on this measure: higher median earnings a decade out
Median debt at graduation	$6,115 — Independence Community College leads on this measure: less debt carried out the door	$10,500
Debt as a share of year-10 payMedian debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back.	18% — Independence Community College leads on this measure: debt is a smaller share of what graduates earn	28%

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.

Getting in, and what you'd walk into: Independence Community College compared with Labette Community College
Measure	Independence Community College	Labette Community College
Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table.	821	1,454
Where it is	Independence, KS	Parsons, KS

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.

The softball program itself: Independence Community College compared with Labette Community College
Measure	Independence Community College	Labette Community College
Head coach	Samantha Allen	Ryan Phillips

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.

How you actually get in front of them: Independence Community College compared with Labette Community College
Measure	Independence Community College	Labette Community College
Recruiting questionnaire	Yes	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.

How JUCO softball scholarships actually work →

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.

Independence Community College

Open the recruiting questionnaire

Camps we track

None listed right now. Camp schedules go up through the winter — check the program's own site before ruling it out.

Labette Community College

Open the recruiting questionnaire

Camps we track

None listed right now. Camp schedules go up through the winter — check the program's own site before ruling it out.

Independence Community College vs Labette Community College: common questions

Which school graduates more of its students, Independence Community College or Labette Community College?: Independence Community College, at 34% against 29% at Labette Community College (IPEDS, 2023-24). That is the whole student body, not the softball roster.
Do Independence Community College and Labette 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 Independence Community College and Labette Community College?: Both programs run a recruiting questionnaire, and that is the right first move — it is exempt from NCAA contact-date rules, so you can submit it at any age. Fill out both, then follow with an email to each staff.

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.

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