Jones vs Pearl River Community College: Softball Program Comparison
Two JUCO programs in the MACCC. Pearl River Community College runs $464 less per year out of state.
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 Jones if…
- On the figures we hold, Jones does not lead Pearl River Community College 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 Pearl River Community College if…
- You are an out-of-state recruit and the number on the bill matters: Pearl River Community College lists $464 less per year in tuition and housing than Jones.
- You would be in-state: Pearl River Community College is $350 cheaper per year on published in-state tuition than Jones.
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 | Jones | Pearl River Community College |
|---|---|---|
| In-state tuition & fees | $4,000 | $3,650 — Pearl River Community College leads on this measure: lower published in-state tuition |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $6,000 | $5,650 — Pearl River Community College leads on this measure: lower published out-of-state tuition |
| Room & board | $5,114 | $5,000 |
| Est. in-state year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $9,114 | $8,650 — Pearl River Community College 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. | $11,114 | $10,650 — Pearl River Community College 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 | Jones | Pearl River Community College |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 36% | 35% |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | — | $33,019/yr |
| Median debt at graduation | — | $9,750 |
| Debt as a share of year-10 payMedian debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back. | — | 30% |
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 | Jones | Pearl River Community College |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 4,305 | 5,620 |
| Where it is | Ellisville, MS | Poplarville, 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 | Jones | Pearl River Community College |
|---|---|---|
| Head coach | Tori Dew | Christie Meeks |
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 | Jones | Pearl River Community College |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Jones
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.
Pearl River Community College
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.
Jones vs Pearl River Community College: common questions
- Is Jones or Pearl River Community College cheaper?
- On published price, Pearl River Community College is cheaper — about $10,650 a year out of state in tuition and housing, against $11,114 at Jones. 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, Jones or Pearl River Community College?
- Jones, at 36% against 35% at Pearl River Community College (IPEDS, 2023-24). That is the whole student body, not the softball roster.
- Do Jones and Pearl River 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 Jones and Pearl River Community College?
- Pearl River Community College runs a recruiting questionnaire — submit it first, since questionnaires are exempt from NCAA contact-date rules. For Jones, 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 Jones and Pearl River Community College accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.
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