Northeastern Oklahoma A&M vs NOC Enid: Softball Program Comparison
Two JUCO programs in the OCAC. Northeastern Oklahoma A&M runs $1,117 less per year out of state; NOC Enid graduates 10 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 Northeastern Oklahoma A&M if…
- You are an out-of-state recruit and the number on the bill matters: Northeastern Oklahoma A&M lists $1,117 less per year in tuition and housing than NOC Enid.
Lean NOC Enid if…
- Finishing the degree is the priority: NOC Enid graduates 10 percentage points more of its students than Northeastern Oklahoma A&M.
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 | Northeastern Oklahoma A&M | NOC Enid |
|---|---|---|
| In-state tuition & fees | $4,943 | $5,061 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $11,093 — Northeastern Oklahoma A&M leads on this measure: lower published out-of-state tuition | $11,826 |
| Room & board | $7,200 — Northeastern Oklahoma A&M leads on this measure: lower room & board | $7,584 |
| Est. in-state year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $12,143 — Northeastern Oklahoma A&M leads on this measure: lower total in-state cost | $12,645 |
| Est. out-of-state year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $18,293 — Northeastern Oklahoma A&M leads on this measure: lower total out-of-state cost | $19,410 |
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 | Northeastern Oklahoma A&M | NOC Enid |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 31% | 41% — NOC Enid leads on this measure: higher share of students finishing their degree |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | $38,337/yr | $37,566/yr |
| Median debt at graduation | $11,000 | $11,000 |
| Debt as a share of year-10 payMedian debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back. | 29% | 29% |
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 | Northeastern Oklahoma A&M | NOC Enid |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 1,799 | 3,083 |
| Where it is | Miami, OK | Enid, 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 | Northeastern Oklahoma A&M | NOC Enid |
|---|---|---|
| Head coach | Bailey Burnett | Steve Kissel |
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 | Northeastern Oklahoma A&M | NOC Enid |
|---|---|---|
| Recruiting questionnaire | — | 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.
Northeastern Oklahoma A&M
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.
NOC Enid
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.
Northeastern Oklahoma A&M vs NOC Enid: common questions
- Is Northeastern Oklahoma A&M or NOC Enid cheaper?
- On published price, Northeastern Oklahoma A&M is cheaper — about $18,293 a year out of state in tuition and housing, against $19,410 at NOC Enid. 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, Northeastern Oklahoma A&M or NOC Enid?
- NOC Enid, at 41% against 31% at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M (IPEDS, 2023-24). That is the whole student body, not the softball roster.
- Do Northeastern Oklahoma A&M and NOC Enid 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 Northeastern Oklahoma A&M and NOC Enid?
- NOC Enid runs a recruiting questionnaire — submit it first, since questionnaires are exempt from NCAA contact-date rules. For Northeastern Oklahoma A&M, we do not hold a verified form link, so start from the program page and email the staff directly.
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 Northeastern Oklahoma A&M and NOC Enid accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.
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