Abraham Baldwin Agricultural vs Gordon State: Softball Program Comparison
Two JUCO programs in the GCAA. Abraham Baldwin Agricultural graduates 12 points more of its students; Gordon State graduates earn $2,875 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 Abraham Baldwin Agricultural if…
- You would be in-state: Abraham Baldwin Agricultural is $280 cheaper per year on published in-state tuition than Gordon State.
- Finishing the degree is the priority: Abraham Baldwin Agricultural graduates 12 percentage points more of its students than Gordon State.
- You want to leave with less owed: median debt at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural is $750 lower than at Gordon State.
- Your transcript is a strength: Abraham Baldwin Agricultural admits 76% of applicants, so strong grades count for more here.
Lean Gordon State if…
- You are weighing the degree as an investment: Gordon State graduates earn about $2,875 more per year a decade after enrolling.
- Admissions is the part you are least sure about: Gordon State admits 86% of applicants.
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 | Abraham Baldwin Agricultural | Gordon State |
|---|---|---|
| In-state tuition & fees | $3,195 — Abraham Baldwin Agricultural leads on this measure: lower published in-state tuition | $3,475 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $10,101 | $10,381 |
| Room & board | $9,270 | $9,142 |
| Est. in-state year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $12,465 | $12,617 |
| Est. out-of-state year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $19,371 | $19,523 |
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 | Abraham Baldwin Agricultural | Gordon State |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 29% — Abraham Baldwin Agricultural leads on this measure: higher share of students finishing their degree | 17% |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | $34,996/yr | $37,871/yr — Gordon State leads on this measure: higher median earnings a decade out |
| Median debt at graduation | $16,750 — Abraham Baldwin Agricultural 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. | 48% | 46% — Gordon State 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 | Abraham Baldwin Agricultural | Gordon State |
|---|---|---|
| Admission rateLower means more selective — harder to get in, but not automatically the better fit. | 76% | 86% |
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 3,768 | 3,129 |
| Where it is | Tifton, GA | Barnesville, GA |
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 | Abraham Baldwin Agricultural | Gordon State |
|---|---|---|
| Head coach | Blake Williams | Ally Hattermann |
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.
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural
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Camps we track
None listed right now. Camp schedules go up through the winter — check the program's own site before ruling it out.
Gordon 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.
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural vs Gordon State: common questions
- Is Abraham Baldwin Agricultural or Gordon State cheaper?
- Published cost is effectively the same — about $19,371 a year out of state in tuition and housing at both, before any aid. Cost is unlikely to be what decides this one.
- Which school graduates more of its students, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural or Gordon State?
- Abraham Baldwin Agricultural, at 29% against 17% at Gordon State (IPEDS, 2023-24). That is the whole student body, not the softball roster.
- Do Abraham Baldwin Agricultural and Gordon State 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 Abraham Baldwin Agricultural and Gordon State accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.
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