Moberly Area Community College vs State Fair Community College: Softball Program Comparison
Two JUCO programs in the Region 16. Moberly Area Community College runs $710 less per year out of state; Moberly Area Community College graduates earn $1,975 more a decade out.
Moberly Area Community College
Region 16
Moberly, MO
JUCOState Fair Community College
Region 16
Sedalia, MO
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 Moberly Area Community College if…
- You are an out-of-state recruit and the number on the bill matters: Moberly Area Community College lists $710 less per year in tuition and housing than State Fair Community College.
- You are weighing the degree as an investment: Moberly Area Community College graduates earn about $1,975 more per year a decade after enrolling.
Lean State Fair Community College if…
- You would be in-state: State Fair Community College is $876 cheaper per year on published in-state tuition than Moberly Area 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 | Moberly Area Community College | State Fair Community College |
|---|---|---|
| In-state tuition & fees | $6,540 | $5,664 — State Fair Community College leads on this measure: lower published in-state tuition |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $8,370 | $7,248 — State Fair Community College leads on this measure: lower published out-of-state tuition |
| Room & board | $7,500 — Moberly Area Community College leads on this measure: lower room & board | $9,332 |
| Est. in-state year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $14,040 — Moberly Area Community College leads on this measure: lower total in-state cost | $14,996 |
| Est. out-of-state year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $15,870 — Moberly Area Community College leads on this measure: lower total out-of-state cost | $16,580 |
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 | Moberly Area Community College | State Fair Community College |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 39% | 40% |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | $37,537/yr — Moberly Area Community College leads on this measure: higher median earnings a decade out | $35,562/yr |
| Median debt at graduation | $10,658 | $10,500 |
| Debt as a share of year-10 payMedian debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back. | 28% — Moberly Area Community College leads on this measure: debt is a smaller share of what graduates earn | 30% |
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 | Moberly Area Community College | State Fair Community College |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 4,997 | 3,754 |
| Where it is | Moberly, MO | Sedalia, 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 | Moberly Area Community College | State Fair Community College |
|---|---|---|
| Head coach | Matt Bauer | Michele Rupard |
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.
Moberly Area Community College
Find the recruiting questionnaireWe do not hold a verified form link for this program — this opens a search.
Camps we track
None listed right now. Camp schedules go up through the winter — check the program's own site before ruling it out.
State Fair Community College
Find the recruiting questionnaireWe do not hold a verified form link for this program — this opens a search.
Camps we track
None listed right now. Camp schedules go up through the winter — check the program's own site before ruling it out.
Moberly Area Community College vs State Fair Community College: common questions
- Is Moberly Area Community College or State Fair Community College cheaper?
- On published price, Moberly Area Community College is cheaper — about $15,870 a year out of state in tuition and housing, against $16,580 at State Fair Community College. 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, Moberly Area Community College or State Fair Community College?
- State Fair Community College, at 40% against 39% at Moberly Area Community College (IPEDS, 2023-24). That is the whole student body, not the softball roster.
- Do Moberly Area Community College and State Fair 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.
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 Moberly Area Community College and State Fair Community College accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.
Still deciding between them?
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