Kansas City Kansas Community vs Southeast Community: Softball Program Comparison
Two JUCO programs. Southeast Community runs $3,502 less per year out of state; Kansas City Kansas Community graduates 11 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 Kansas City Kansas Community if…
- You would be in-state: Kansas City Kansas Community is $120 cheaper per year on published in-state tuition than Southeast Community.
- Finishing the degree is the priority: Kansas City Kansas Community graduates 11 percentage points more of its students than Southeast Community.
- You want to leave with less owed: median debt at Kansas City Kansas Community is $2,207 lower than at Southeast Community.
Lean Southeast Community if…
- You are an out-of-state recruit and the number on the bill matters: Southeast Community lists $3,502 less per year in tuition and housing than Kansas City Kansas Community.
- You are weighing the degree as an investment: Southeast Community graduates earn about $2,610 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.
| Measure | Kansas City Kansas Community | Southeast Community |
|---|---|---|
| In-state tuition & fees | $3,420 — Kansas City Kansas Community leads on this measure: lower published in-state tuition | $3,540 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $6,720 | $4,260 — Southeast Community leads on this measure: lower published out-of-state tuition |
| Room & board | $9,898 | $8,856 — Southeast Community leads on this measure: lower room & board |
| Est. in-state year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $13,318 | $12,396 — Southeast 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. | $16,618 | $13,116 — Southeast 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 | Kansas City Kansas Community | Southeast Community |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 38% — Kansas City Kansas Community leads on this measure: higher share of students finishing their degree | 27% |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | $40,795/yr | $43,405/yr — Southeast Community leads on this measure: higher median earnings a decade out |
| Median debt at graduation | $8,793 — Kansas City Kansas Community leads on this measure: less debt carried out the door | $11,000 |
| Debt as a share of year-10 payMedian debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back. | 22% — Kansas City Kansas Community leads on this measure: debt is a smaller share of what graduates earn | 25% |
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 | Kansas City Kansas Community | Southeast Community |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 4,803 | 9,799 |
| Where it is | Kansas City, KS | Lincoln, NE |
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 | Kansas City Kansas Community | Southeast Community |
|---|---|---|
| Conference | KJCCC | Region 9 |
| Head coach | Lana Ross | Gary Lytle |
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 | Kansas City Kansas Community | Southeast Community |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
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.
Kansas City Kansas 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.
Southeast 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.
Kansas City Kansas Community vs Southeast Community: common questions
- Is Kansas City Kansas Community or Southeast Community cheaper?
- On published price, Southeast Community is cheaper — about $13,116 a year out of state in tuition and housing, against $16,618 at Kansas City Kansas 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, Kansas City Kansas Community or Southeast Community?
- Kansas City Kansas Community, at 38% against 27% at Southeast Community (IPEDS, 2023-24). That is the whole student body, not the softball roster.
- Do Kansas City Kansas Community and Southeast 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 Kansas City Kansas Community and Southeast Community?
- 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.
We work hard to keep all data for Kansas City Kansas Community and Southeast Community accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.
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