Treasure Valley Community vs Umpqua Community: Softball Program Comparison
Two JUCO programs in the NWAC. Umpqua Community runs $3,582 less per year out of state; Umpqua Community graduates 5 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 Treasure Valley Community if…
- On the figures we hold, Treasure Valley Community does not lead Umpqua 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.
Lean Umpqua Community if…
- You are an out-of-state recruit and the number on the bill matters: Umpqua Community lists $3,582 less per year in tuition and housing than Treasure Valley Community.
- You would be in-state: Umpqua Community is $301 cheaper per year on published in-state tuition than Treasure Valley Community.
- Finishing the degree is the priority: Umpqua Community graduates 5 percentage points more of its students than Treasure Valley Community.
- You want to leave with less owed: median debt at Umpqua Community is $3,000 lower than at Treasure Valley Community.
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 | Treasure Valley Community | Umpqua Community |
|---|---|---|
| In-state tuition & fees | $6,210 | $5,909 — Umpqua Community leads on this measure: lower published in-state tuition |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $6,660 | $5,909 — Umpqua Community leads on this measure: lower published out-of-state tuition |
| Room & board | $8,535 | $5,704 — Umpqua Community leads on this measure: lower room & board |
| Est. in-state year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $14,745 | $11,613 — Umpqua Community leads on this measure: lower total in-state cost |
| Est. out-of-state year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $15,195 | $11,613 — Umpqua Community leads on this measure: lower total out-of-state cost |
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 | Treasure Valley Community | Umpqua Community |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 27% | 32% — Umpqua Community leads on this measure: higher share of students finishing their degree |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | $36,738/yr | $36,676/yr |
| Median debt at graduation | $12,000 | $9,000 — Umpqua Community leads on this measure: less debt carried out the door |
| Debt as a share of year-10 payMedian debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back. | 33% | 25% — Umpqua Community leads on this measure: debt is a smaller share of what graduates earn |
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 | Treasure Valley Community | Umpqua Community |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 1,131 | 2,387 |
| Where it is | Ontario, OR | Roseburg, OR |
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 | Treasure Valley Community | Umpqua Community |
|---|---|---|
| Head coach | Gordy Ogawa | Steve Williams |
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 | Treasure Valley Community | Umpqua Community |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Treasure Valley 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.
Umpqua 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.
Treasure Valley Community vs Umpqua Community: common questions
- Is Treasure Valley Community or Umpqua Community cheaper?
- On published price, Umpqua Community is cheaper — about $11,613 a year out of state in tuition and housing, against $15,195 at Treasure Valley 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, Treasure Valley Community or Umpqua Community?
- Umpqua Community, at 32% against 27% at Treasure Valley Community (IPEDS, 2023-24). That is the whole student body, not the softball roster.
- Do Treasure Valley Community and Umpqua 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 Treasure Valley Community and Umpqua Community?
- 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 Treasure Valley Community and Umpqua Community accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.
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