State Fair Community vs Terra State Community: Softball Program Comparison
Two JUCO programs. State Fair Community runs $9,128 less per year out of state; State Fair Community graduates 4 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 State Fair Community if…
- You are an out-of-state recruit and the number on the bill matters: State Fair Community lists $9,128 less per year in tuition and housing than Terra State Community.
- Finishing the degree is the priority: State Fair Community graduates 4 percentage points more of its students than Terra State Community.
- You want to leave with less owed: median debt at State Fair Community is $7,000 lower than at Terra State Community.
Lean Terra State Community if…
- On the figures we hold, Terra State Community does not lead State Fair Community 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 | State Fair Community | Terra State Community |
|---|---|---|
| In-state tuition & fees | $5,664 | $5,660 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $7,248 — State Fair Community leads on this measure: lower published out-of-state tuition | $10,316 |
| Room & board | $9,332 — State Fair Community leads on this measure: lower room & board | $15,392 |
| Est. in-state year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $14,996 — State Fair Community leads on this measure: lower total in-state cost | $21,052 |
| Est. out-of-state year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $16,580 — State Fair Community leads on this measure: lower total out-of-state cost | $25,708 |
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 | State Fair Community | Terra State Community |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 40% — State Fair Community leads on this measure: higher share of students finishing their degree | 36% |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | $35,562/yr | $36,612/yr |
| Median debt at graduation | $10,500 — State Fair Community leads on this measure: less debt carried out the door | $17,500 |
| Debt as a share of year-10 payMedian debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back. | 30% — State Fair Community leads on this measure: debt is a smaller share of what graduates earn | 48% |
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 | State Fair Community | Terra State Community |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 3,754 | 2,214 |
| Where it is | Sedalia, MO | Fremont, OH |
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 | State Fair Community | Terra State Community |
|---|---|---|
| Conference | Region 16 | MCCAA |
| Head coach | Michele Rupard | Troy Lewis |
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 | State Fair Community | Terra State Community |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
State Fair Community
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.
Terra State Community
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.
State Fair Community vs Terra State Community: common questions
- Is State Fair Community or Terra State Community cheaper?
- On published price, State Fair Community is cheaper — about $16,580 a year out of state in tuition and housing, against $25,708 at Terra State Community. 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, State Fair Community or Terra State Community?
- State Fair Community, at 40% against 36% at Terra State Community (IPEDS, 2023-24). That is the whole student body, not the softball roster.
- Do State Fair Community and Terra State Community 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 State Fair Community and Terra State Community?
- Terra State Community runs a recruiting questionnaire — submit it first, since questionnaires are exempt from NCAA contact-date rules. For State Fair Community, 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 State Fair Community and Terra State Community accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.
Still deciding between them?
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