National Park vs Northeast Alabama Community College: Softball Program Comparison
Two JUCO programs. National Park lists $1,510 less in out-of-state tuition; National Park graduates 4 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 National Park if…
- Finishing the degree is the priority: National Park graduates 4 percentage points more of its students than Northeast Alabama Community College.
Lean Northeast Alabama Community College if…
- You would be in-state: Northeast Alabama Community College is $1,070 cheaper per year on published in-state tuition than National Park.
- You are weighing the degree as an investment: Northeast Alabama Community College graduates earn about $2,469 more per year a decade after enrolling.
- You want to leave with less owed: median debt at Northeast Alabama Community College is $4,400 lower than at National Park.
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 | National Park | Northeast Alabama Community College |
|---|---|---|
| In-state tuition & fees | $6,050 | $4,980 — Northeast Alabama Community College leads on this measure: lower published in-state tuition |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $7,280 — National Park leads on this measure: lower published out-of-state tuition | $8,790 |
| Room & board | $6,725 | — |
| Est. in-state year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $12,775 | — |
| Est. out-of-state year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $14,005 | — |
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 | National Park | Northeast Alabama Community College |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 36% — National Park leads on this measure: higher share of students finishing their degree | 32% |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | $32,444/yr | $34,913/yr — Northeast Alabama Community College leads on this measure: higher median earnings a decade out |
| Median debt at graduation | $10,500 | $6,100 — Northeast Alabama Community College 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. | 32% | 17% — Northeast Alabama Community College 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 | National Park | Northeast Alabama Community College |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 2,308 | 2,905 |
| Where it is | Hot Springs, AR | Rainsville, AL |
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 | National Park | Northeast Alabama Community College |
|---|---|---|
| Conference | OCAC | ACCC |
| Head coach | Dorrie Cormier | Joe Guthrie |
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.
National Park
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.
Northeast Alabama 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.
National Park vs Northeast Alabama Community College: common questions
- Which school graduates more of its students, National Park or Northeast Alabama Community College?
- National Park, at 36% against 32% at Northeast Alabama Community College (IPEDS, 2023-24). That is the whole student body, not the softball roster.
- Do National Park and Northeast Alabama 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 National Park and Northeast Alabama Community College accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.
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