Pasco-Hernando State vs Seminole State (FL): Softball Program Comparison
Two JUCO programs in the FCSAA. Seminole State (FL) lists $585 less in out-of-state tuition; Seminole State (FL) graduates earn $1,830 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 Pasco-Hernando State if…
- You want to leave with less owed: median debt at Pasco-Hernando State is $1,512 lower than at Seminole State (FL).
Lean Seminole State (FL) if…
- You are weighing the degree as an investment: Seminole State (FL) graduates earn about $1,830 more per year a decade after enrolling.
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 | Pasco-Hernando State | Seminole State (FL) |
|---|---|---|
| In-state tuition & fees | $3,155 | $3,227 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $12,032 | $11,447 — Seminole State (FL) leads on this measure: lower published out-of-state tuition |
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 | Pasco-Hernando State | Seminole State (FL) |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 43% | 42% |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | $39,903/yr | $41,733/yr — Seminole State (FL) leads on this measure: higher median earnings a decade out |
| Median debt at graduation | $9,535 — Pasco-Hernando State leads on this measure: less debt carried out the door | $11,047 |
| Debt as a share of year-10 payMedian debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back. | 24% — Pasco-Hernando State leads on this measure: debt is a smaller share of what graduates earn | 26% |
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 | Pasco-Hernando State | Seminole State (FL) |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 9,449 | 14,104 |
| Where it is | New Port Richey, FL | Sanford, FL |
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 | Pasco-Hernando State | Seminole State (FL) |
|---|---|---|
| Head coach | Kaci Vassallo | Courtney Miller |
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 | Pasco-Hernando State | Seminole State (FL) |
|---|---|---|
| Program on X / Instagram | — | 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.
Pasco-Hernando State
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.
Seminole State (FL)
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.
Pasco-Hernando State vs Seminole State (FL): common questions
- Which school graduates more of its students, Pasco-Hernando State or Seminole State (FL)?
- Pasco-Hernando State, at 43% against 42% at Seminole State (FL) (IPEDS, 2023-24). That is the whole student body, not the softball roster.
- Do Pasco-Hernando State and Seminole State (FL) 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 Pasco-Hernando State and Seminole State (FL) accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.
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