Lakeland Community vs Mott Community: Softball Program Comparison
Two JUCO programs in the MCCAA. Mott Community lists $1,825 less in out-of-state tuition; Lakeland Community graduates 8 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 Lakeland Community if…
- You would be in-state: Lakeland Community is $828 cheaper per year on published in-state tuition than Mott Community.
- Finishing the degree is the priority: Lakeland Community graduates 8 percentage points more of its students than Mott Community.
- You are weighing the degree as an investment: Lakeland Community graduates earn about $7,074 more per year a decade after enrolling.
Lean Mott Community if…
- You want to leave with less owed: median debt at Mott Community is $1,751 lower than at Lakeland Community.
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 | Lakeland Community | Mott Community |
|---|---|---|
| In-state tuition & fees | $4,607 — Lakeland Community leads on this measure: lower published in-state tuition | $5,435 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $9,235 | $7,410 — Mott Community 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 | Lakeland Community | Mott Community |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 23% — Lakeland Community leads on this measure: higher share of students finishing their degree | 15% |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | $39,612/yr — Lakeland Community leads on this measure: higher median earnings a decade out | $32,538/yr |
| Median debt at graduation | $14,751 | $13,000 — Mott Community 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. | 37% — Lakeland Community leads on this measure: debt is a smaller share of what graduates earn | 40% |
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 | Lakeland Community | Mott Community |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 4,654 | 6,482 |
| Where it is | Kirtland, OH | Flint, MI |
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 | Lakeland Community | Mott Community |
|---|---|---|
| Head coach | Nick Price | Terry Warner |
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 | Lakeland Community | Mott Community |
|---|---|---|
| Recruiting questionnaire | Yes | 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.
Lakeland 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.
Mott 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.
Lakeland Community vs Mott Community: common questions
- Which school graduates more of its students, Lakeland Community or Mott Community?
- Lakeland Community, at 23% against 15% at Mott Community (IPEDS, 2023-24). That is the whole student body, not the softball roster.
- Do Lakeland Community and Mott 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 Lakeland Community and Mott 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 Lakeland Community and Mott Community accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.
Still deciding between them?
Track both programs, log every coach you contact, and see where you actually stand against each one's recruiting profile.
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