McLennan Community College vs Trinity Valley Community College: Softball Program Comparison
Two JUCO programs. McLennan Community College 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 McLennan Community College if…
- You would be in-state: McLennan Community College is $720 cheaper per year on published in-state tuition than Trinity Valley Community College.
- Finishing the degree is the priority: McLennan Community College graduates 11 percentage points more of its students than Trinity Valley Community College.
- You need an evaluation this summer: we track 3 camps at McLennan Community College against 2 at Trinity Valley Community College.
Lean Trinity Valley Community College if…
- On the figures we hold, Trinity Valley Community College does not lead McLennan 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.
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 College | Trinity Valley Community College |
|---|---|---|
| In-state tuition & fees | $4,200 — McLennan Community College leads on this measure: lower published in-state tuition | $4,920 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $5,910 | $5,970 |
| Room & board | — | $7,534 |
| Est. in-state year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | — | $12,454 |
| Est. out-of-state year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | — | $13,504 |
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 College | Trinity Valley Community College |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 35% — McLennan Community College leads on this measure: higher share of students finishing their degree | 24% |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | $39,163/yr | $38,567/yr |
| Median debt at graduation | $10,500 | $10,426 |
| Debt as a share of year-10 payMedian debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back. | 27% | 27% |
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 College | Trinity Valley Community College |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 7,217 | 5,300 |
| Where it is | Waco, TX | Athens, TX |
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 College | Trinity Valley Community College |
|---|---|---|
| Conference | NTJCAC | Region 14 |
| Head coach | Chris Berry | Maria Winn-Ratliff |
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 College | Trinity Valley Community College |
|---|---|---|
| Camps we track | 3 listed (3 with dates) | 2 listed (2 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 College
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
Trinity Valley Community College
Open the recruiting questionnaireCamps we track
- Trinity Valley Softball Prospect Camp | August 30th08/30/2026 · 8th Grade - 12th Grade · $100
- Trinity Valley Softball Prospect Camp | December 6th12/06/2026 · 8th Grade - 12th Grade · $100
McLennan Community College vs Trinity Valley Community College: common questions
- Which school graduates more of its students, McLennan Community College or Trinity Valley Community College?
- McLennan Community College, at 35% against 24% at Trinity Valley Community College (IPEDS, 2023-24). That is the whole student body, not the softball roster.
- Do McLennan Community College and Trinity Valley 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.
- Do McLennan Community College and Trinity Valley Community College run softball camps?
- Both do — we track 3 at McLennan Community College and 2 at Trinity Valley Community College. A program's own camp is usually the fastest way to be evaluated by the staff that would recruit you.
- How do I contact the coaches at McLennan Community College and Trinity Valley 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 McLennan Community College and Trinity Valley Community College accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.
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