Macomb Community College vs St. Louis Community College: Softball Program Comparison
Two JUCO programs. St. Louis Community College lists $1,230 less in out-of-state tuition; St. Louis Community College graduates 2 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 Macomb Community College if…
- On the figures we hold, Macomb Community College does not lead St. Louis 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 St. Louis Community College if…
- You would be in-state: St. Louis Community College is $1,380 cheaper per year on published in-state tuition than Macomb Community College.
- Finishing the degree is the priority: St. Louis Community College graduates 2 percentage points more of its students than Macomb 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 | Macomb Community College | St. Louis Community College |
|---|---|---|
| In-state tuition & fees | $6,510 | $5,130 — St. Louis Community College leads on this measure: lower published in-state tuition |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $8,220 | $6,990 — St. Louis Community College 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 | Macomb Community College | St. Louis Community College |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 16% | 18% — St. Louis Community College leads on this measure: higher share of students finishing their degree |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | $41,596/yr | — |
| Median debt at graduation | $6,000 | — |
| Debt as a share of year-10 payMedian debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back. | 14% | — |
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 | Macomb Community College | St. Louis Community College |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 15,983 | 14,627 |
| Where it is | Warren, MI | Bridgeton, MO |
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 | Macomb Community College | St. Louis Community College |
|---|---|---|
| Conference | MCCAA | Region 16 |
| Head coach | Jim Beard | Kristi Swiderski |
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 | Macomb Community College | St. Louis 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.
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.
Macomb 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.
St. Louis 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.
Macomb Community College vs St. Louis Community College: common questions
- Which school graduates more of its students, Macomb Community College or St. Louis Community College?
- St. Louis Community College, at 18% against 16% at Macomb Community College (IPEDS, 2023-24). That is the whole student body, not the softball roster.
- Do Macomb Community College and St. Louis 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 Macomb Community College and St. Louis 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.
We work hard to keep all data for Macomb Community College and St. Louis Community College accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.
Still deciding between them?
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