Jackson State Community College vs SCF Manatee-Sarasota: Softball Program Comparison
Two JUCO programs. SCF Manatee-Sarasota lists $6,121 less in out-of-state tuition; SCF Manatee-Sarasota graduates 15 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 Jackson State Community College if…
- You need an evaluation this summer: we track 1 camp at Jackson State Community College against none listed at SCF Manatee-Sarasota.
Lean SCF Manatee-Sarasota if…
- You would be in-state: SCF Manatee-Sarasota is $1,442 cheaper per year on published in-state tuition than Jackson State Community College.
- Finishing the degree is the priority: SCF Manatee-Sarasota graduates 15 percentage points more of its students than Jackson State 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 | Jackson State Community College | SCF Manatee-Sarasota |
|---|---|---|
| In-state tuition & fees | $4,516 | $3,074 — SCF Manatee-Sarasota leads on this measure: lower published in-state tuition |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $17,716 | $11,595 — SCF Manatee-Sarasota 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 | Jackson State Community College | SCF Manatee-Sarasota |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 20% | 35% — SCF Manatee-Sarasota leads on this measure: higher share of students finishing their degree |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | $35,224/yr | — |
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 | Jackson State Community College | SCF Manatee-Sarasota |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 3,078 | 8,411 |
| Where it is | Jackson, TN | Bradenton, FL |
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 | Jackson State Community College | SCF Manatee-Sarasota |
|---|---|---|
| Conference | TCCAA | FCSAA |
| Head coach | Beth Barcroft | Brett Sauerwein |
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 | Jackson State Community College | SCF Manatee-Sarasota |
|---|---|---|
| Camps we track | 1 listed (1 with dates) | — |
| Recruiting questionnaire | — | 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. A program's own camp is where its staff does most of its evaluating — submit the questionnaire first so they know to look for you.
Jackson State Community College
Find the recruiting questionnaireWe do not hold a verified form link for this program — this opens a search.
Camps we track
- Softball | Back to School Camp08/08/2026 · 9th Grade - 12th Grade · $45
SCF Manatee-Sarasota
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.
Jackson State Community College vs SCF Manatee-Sarasota: common questions
- Which school graduates more of its students, Jackson State Community College or SCF Manatee-Sarasota?
- SCF Manatee-Sarasota, at 35% against 20% at Jackson State Community College (IPEDS, 2023-24). That is the whole student body, not the softball roster.
- Do Jackson State Community College and SCF Manatee-Sarasota 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.
- Do Jackson State Community College and SCF Manatee-Sarasota run softball camps?
- We track 1 camp at Jackson State Community College and none currently listed at SCF Manatee-Sarasota. Camp listings change through the year — check the program's own site before ruling it out.
- How do I contact the coaches at Jackson State Community College and SCF Manatee-Sarasota?
- SCF Manatee-Sarasota runs a recruiting questionnaire — submit it first, since questionnaires are exempt from NCAA contact-date rules. For Jackson State Community College, 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 Jackson State Community College and SCF Manatee-Sarasota accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.
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