Marshalltown Community vs Neosho County Community: Softball Program Comparison
Two JUCO programs. Neosho County Community runs $1,124 less per year out of state; Neosho County Community 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 Marshalltown Community if…
- You would be in-state: Marshalltown Community is $340 cheaper per year on published in-state tuition than Neosho County Community.
Lean Neosho County Community if…
- You are an out-of-state recruit and the number on the bill matters: Neosho County Community lists $1,124 less per year in tuition and housing than Marshalltown Community.
- Finishing the degree is the priority: Neosho County Community graduates 2 percentage points more of its students than Marshalltown Community.
- You are weighing the degree as an investment: Neosho County Community graduates earn about $4,956 more per year a decade after enrolling.
- You want to leave with less owed: median debt at Neosho County Community is $1,000 lower than at Marshalltown 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 | Marshalltown Community | Neosho County Community |
|---|---|---|
| In-state tuition & fees | $5,304 — Marshalltown Community leads on this measure: lower published in-state tuition | $5,644 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $5,808 | $5,644 |
| Room & board | $7,750 | $6,790 — Neosho County Community leads on this measure: lower room & board |
| Est. in-state year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $13,054 | $12,434 — Neosho County 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. | $13,558 | $12,434 — Neosho County 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 | Marshalltown Community | Neosho County Community |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 37% | 39% — Neosho County Community leads on this measure: higher share of students finishing their degree |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | $41,010/yr | $45,966/yr — Neosho County Community leads on this measure: higher median earnings a decade out |
| Median debt at graduation | $9,500 | $8,500 — Neosho County 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. | 23% | 18% — Neosho County Community leads on this measure: debt is a smaller share of what graduates earn |
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 | Marshalltown Community | Neosho County Community |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 1,870 | 1,783 |
| Where it is | Marshalltown, IA | Chanute, KS |
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 | Marshalltown Community | Neosho County Community |
|---|---|---|
| Conference | ICCAC | KJCCC |
| Head coach | Dave Hartman | Kim Alexander |
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 | Marshalltown Community | Neosho County 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.
Marshalltown 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.
Neosho County 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.
Marshalltown Community vs Neosho County Community: common questions
- Is Marshalltown Community or Neosho County Community cheaper?
- On published price, Neosho County Community is cheaper — about $12,434 a year out of state in tuition and housing, against $13,558 at Marshalltown 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, Marshalltown Community or Neosho County Community?
- Neosho County Community, at 39% against 37% at Marshalltown Community (IPEDS, 2023-24). That is the whole student body, not the softball roster.
- Do Marshalltown Community and Neosho County 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 Marshalltown Community and Neosho County 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 Marshalltown Community and Neosho County Community accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.
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