NDSCS vs Southeastern Community College: Softball Program Comparison
Two JUCO programs. NDSCS runs $1,710 less per year out of state; NDSCS graduates 7 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 NDSCS if…
- You are an out-of-state recruit and the number on the bill matters: NDSCS lists $1,710 less per year in tuition and housing than Southeastern Community College.
- You would be in-state: NDSCS is $522 cheaper per year on published in-state tuition than Southeastern Community College.
- Finishing the degree is the priority: NDSCS graduates 7 percentage points more of its students than Southeastern Community College.
- You are weighing the degree as an investment: NDSCS graduates earn about $13,631 more per year a decade after enrolling.
Lean Southeastern Community College if…
- On the figures we hold, Southeastern Community College does not lead NDSCS 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 | NDSCS | Southeastern Community College |
|---|---|---|
| In-state tuition & fees | $5,928 — NDSCS leads on this measure: lower published in-state tuition | $6,450 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $6,926 | $6,450 — Southeastern Community College leads on this measure: lower published out-of-state tuition |
| Room & board | $7,658 — NDSCS leads on this measure: lower room & board | $9,844 |
| Est. in-state year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $13,586 — NDSCS leads on this measure: lower total in-state cost | $16,294 |
| Est. out-of-state year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $14,584 — NDSCS leads on this measure: lower total out-of-state cost | $16,294 |
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 | NDSCS | Southeastern Community College |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 50% — NDSCS leads on this measure: higher share of students finishing their degree | 43% |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | $50,513/yr — NDSCS leads on this measure: higher median earnings a decade out | $36,882/yr |
| Median debt at graduation | $12,000 | $12,000 |
| Debt as a share of year-10 payMedian debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back. | 24% — NDSCS leads on this measure: debt is a smaller share of what graduates earn | 33% |
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 | NDSCS | Southeastern Community College |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 3,140 | 2,562 |
| Where it is | Wahpeton, ND | West Burlington, IA |
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 | NDSCS | Southeastern Community College |
|---|---|---|
| Conference | Region 13 | ICCAC |
| Head coach | Mike Oehlke | Kevin Kaalberg |
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 | NDSCS | Southeastern Community College |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Do both, then follow with a short email to each staff.
NDSCS
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.
Southeastern Community College
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.
NDSCS vs Southeastern Community College: common questions
- Is NDSCS or Southeastern Community College cheaper?
- On published price, NDSCS is cheaper — about $14,584 a year out of state in tuition and housing, against $16,294 at Southeastern 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, NDSCS or Southeastern Community College?
- NDSCS, at 50% against 43% at Southeastern Community College (IPEDS, 2023-24). That is the whole student body, not the softball roster.
- Do NDSCS and Southeastern 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.
- How do I contact the coaches at NDSCS and Southeastern 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 NDSCS and Southeastern Community College accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.
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