South Suburban vs St. Clair County Community College: Softball Program Comparison
Two JUCO programs. St. Clair County Community College lists $857 less in out-of-state tuition; St. Clair County Community College graduates 8 points more of its students.
South Suburban
Region 4
South Holland, IL
JUCOSt. Clair County Community College
MCCAA
Port Huron, MI
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 South Suburban if…
- On the figures we hold, South Suburban does not lead St. Clair County Community College 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.
Lean St. Clair County Community College if…
- You would be in-state: St. Clair County Community College is $2,527 cheaper per year on published in-state tuition than South Suburban.
- Finishing the degree is the priority: St. Clair County Community College graduates 8 percentage points more of its students than South Suburban.
- You are weighing the degree as an investment: St. Clair County Community College graduates earn about $6,497 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 | South Suburban | St. Clair County Community College |
|---|---|---|
| In-state tuition & fees | $11,033 | $8,506 — St. Clair County Community College leads on this measure: lower published in-state tuition |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $12,683 | $11,826 — St. Clair County Community College leads on this measure: lower published out-of-state tuition |
| Room & board | — | $14,500 |
| Est. in-state year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | — | $23,006 |
| Est. out-of-state year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | — | $26,326 |
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 | South Suburban | St. Clair County Community College |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 24% | 32% — St. Clair County Community College leads on this measure: higher share of students finishing their degree |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | $33,680/yr | $40,177/yr — St. Clair County Community College leads on this measure: higher median earnings a decade out |
| Median debt at graduation | — | $11,750 |
| Debt as a share of year-10 payMedian debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back. | — | 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 | South Suburban | St. Clair County Community College |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 3,873 | 3,105 |
| Where it is | South Holland, IL | Port Huron, 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 | South Suburban | St. Clair County Community College |
|---|---|---|
| Conference | Region 4 | MCCAA |
| Head coach | Monica Rangel | Courtney LaBuhn |
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.
South Suburban
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.
St. Clair County Community College
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.
South Suburban vs St. Clair County Community College: common questions
- Which school graduates more of its students, South Suburban or St. Clair County Community College?
- St. Clair County Community College, at 32% against 24% at South Suburban (IPEDS, 2023-24). That is the whole student body, not the softball roster.
- Do South Suburban and St. Clair County 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.
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 South Suburban and St. Clair County Community College accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.
Still deciding between them?
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