NOC Enid vs Seminole State: Softball Program Comparison
Two JUCO programs in the OCAC. NOC Enid graduates 12 points more of its students; NOC Enid graduates earn $2,176 more a decade out.
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 NOC Enid if…
- You would be in-state: NOC Enid is $399 cheaper per year on published in-state tuition than Seminole State.
- Finishing the degree is the priority: NOC Enid graduates 12 percentage points more of its students than Seminole State.
- You are weighing the degree as an investment: NOC Enid graduates earn about $2,176 more per year a decade after enrolling.
Lean Seminole State if…
- On the figures we hold, Seminole State does not lead NOC Enid 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 | NOC Enid | Seminole State |
|---|---|---|
| In-state tuition & fees | $5,061 — NOC Enid leads on this measure: lower published in-state tuition | $5,460 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $11,826 | $11,790 |
| Room & board | $7,584 — NOC Enid leads on this measure: lower room & board | $7,864 |
| Est. in-state year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $12,645 — NOC Enid leads on this measure: lower total in-state cost | $13,324 |
| Est. out-of-state year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $19,410 | $19,654 |
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 | NOC Enid | Seminole State |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 41% — NOC Enid leads on this measure: higher share of students finishing their degree | 29% |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | $37,566/yr — NOC Enid leads on this measure: higher median earnings a decade out | $35,390/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% — NOC Enid leads on this measure: debt is a smaller share of what graduates earn | 31% |
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 | NOC Enid | Seminole State |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 3,083 | 1,471 |
| Where it is | Enid, OK | Seminole, 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 | NOC Enid | Seminole State |
|---|---|---|
| Head coach | Steve Kissel | Amber Flores |
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 | NOC Enid | Seminole State |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
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.
Seminole State
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.
NOC Enid vs Seminole State: common questions
- Is NOC Enid or Seminole State cheaper?
- Published cost is effectively the same — about $19,410 a year out of state in tuition and housing at both, before any aid. Cost is unlikely to be what decides this one.
- Which school graduates more of its students, NOC Enid or Seminole State?
- NOC Enid, at 41% against 29% at Seminole State (IPEDS, 2023-24). That is the whole student body, not the softball roster.
- Do NOC Enid and Seminole State 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 NOC Enid and Seminole State?
- 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 NOC Enid and Seminole State accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.
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