Oakland Community College vs Schoolcraft: Softball Program Comparison
Two JUCO programs in the MCCAA. Oakland Community College lists $2,346 less in out-of-state tuition; Schoolcraft graduates earn $5,327 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 Oakland Community College if…
- You would be in-state: Oakland Community College is $422 cheaper per year on published in-state tuition than Schoolcraft.
- You want to leave with less owed: median debt at Oakland Community College is $1,395 lower than at Schoolcraft.
Lean Schoolcraft if…
- You are weighing the degree as an investment: Schoolcraft graduates earn about $5,327 more per year a decade after enrolling.
What it costs to go there
Published sticker price: tuition from the federal College Scorecard, room and board 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 | Oakland Community College | Schoolcraft |
|---|---|---|
| In-district tuition & feesCharged to residents of the college's own district. | $3,020 | $4,448 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $5,560 — Oakland Community College leads on this measure: lower published in-state tuition | $5,982 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $5,560 — Oakland Community College leads on this measure: lower published out-of-state tuition | $7,906 |
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 | Oakland Community College | Schoolcraft |
|---|---|---|
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | $37,395/yr | $42,722/yr — Schoolcraft leads on this measure: higher median earnings a decade out |
| Median debt at graduation | $9,105 — Oakland Community College leads on this measure: less debt carried out the door | $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. | 24% | 25% |
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 | Oakland Community College | Schoolcraft |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 13,831 | 7,596 |
| Where it is | Auburn Hills, MI | Livonia, MI |
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 | Oakland Community College | Schoolcraft |
|---|---|---|
| Head coach | Jamie Corona | Alicia Mobley |
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 | Oakland Community College | Schoolcraft |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Oakland 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.
Schoolcraft
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.
Oakland Community College vs Schoolcraft: common questions
- Do Oakland Community College and Schoolcraft 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 Oakland Community College and Schoolcraft?
- 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.
Tuition, graduation, earnings, debt and admission rates from the federal College Scorecard (U.S. Dept. of Education, released June 10, 2026). Room and board, enrollment, and graduation rates at two-year colleges from IPEDS (2023-2024). 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 Oakland Community College and Schoolcraft accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.
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