McLennan Community vs Rose State: Softball Program Comparison
Two JUCO programs. McLennan Community lists $5,499 less in out-of-state tuition; McLennan Community graduates 14 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 McLennan Community if…
- You would be in-state: McLennan Community is $832 cheaper per year on published in-state tuition than Rose State.
- Finishing the degree is the priority: McLennan Community graduates 14 percentage points more of its students than Rose State.
- You are weighing the degree as an investment: McLennan Community graduates earn about $1,608 more per year a decade after enrolling.
- You need an evaluation this summer: we track 3 camps at McLennan Community against none listed at Rose State.
Lean Rose State if…
- On the figures we hold, Rose State does not lead McLennan Community 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.
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 | McLennan Community | Rose State |
|---|---|---|
| In-state tuition & fees | $4,200 — McLennan Community leads on this measure: lower published in-state tuition | $5,032 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $5,910 — McLennan Community leads on this measure: lower published out-of-state tuition | $11,409 |
| Room & board | — | $8,924 |
| Est. in-state year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | — | $13,956 |
| Est. out-of-state year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | — | $20,333 |
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 | McLennan Community | Rose State |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 35% — McLennan Community leads on this measure: higher share of students finishing their degree | 21% |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | $39,163/yr — McLennan Community leads on this measure: higher median earnings a decade out | $37,555/yr |
| Median debt at graduation | $10,500 | $10,453 |
| Debt as a share of year-10 payMedian debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back. | 27% — McLennan Community leads on this measure: debt is a smaller share of what graduates earn | 28% |
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 | McLennan Community | Rose State |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 7,217 | 7,313 |
| Where it is | Waco, TX | Midwest City, OK |
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 | McLennan Community | Rose State |
|---|---|---|
| Conference | NTJCAC | OCAC |
| Head coach | Chris Berry | Nickie Madden |
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 | McLennan Community | Rose State |
|---|---|---|
| Camps we track | 3 listed (3 with dates) | — |
| 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. A program's own camp is where its staff does most of its evaluating — submit the questionnaire first so they know to look for you.
McLennan Community
Open the recruiting questionnaireCamps we track
- Evaluation/Prospect Camp | August 16th08/16/2026 · 8th Grade - 12th Grade · $160
- Evaluation/Prospect Camp | September 7th09/07/2026 · 8th Grade - 12th Grade · $160
- Evaluation/Prospect Camp | December 6th12/06/2026 · 8th Grade - 12th Grade · $160
Rose State
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.
McLennan Community vs Rose State: common questions
- Which school graduates more of its students, McLennan Community or Rose State?
- McLennan Community, at 35% against 21% at Rose State (IPEDS, 2023-24). That is the whole student body, not the softball roster.
- Do McLennan Community and Rose State 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.
- Do McLennan Community and Rose State run softball camps?
- We track 3 camps at McLennan Community and none currently listed at Rose State. Camp listings change through the year — check the program's own site before ruling it out.
- How do I contact the coaches at McLennan Community and Rose State?
- 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 McLennan Community and Rose State accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.
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