Agnes Scott vs Covenant: Softball Program Comparison
Two D3 programs in the CCS. Covenant runs $8,789 less per year; Agnes Scott graduates earn $5,862 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 Agnes Scott if…
- You are weighing the degree as an investment: Agnes Scott graduates earn about $5,862 more per year a decade after enrolling.
- Your transcript is a strength: Agnes Scott admits 62% of applicants, so strong grades count for more here.
Lean Covenant if…
- The number on the bill matters: Covenant lists $8,789 less per year in tuition and housing than Agnes Scott, and neither charges by residency.
- You want to leave with less owed: median debt at Covenant is $4,249 lower than at Agnes Scott.
- Admissions is the part you are least sure about: Covenant admits 87% 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 | Agnes Scott | Covenant |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & feesBoth schools charge one rate regardless of residency. | $48,150 | $40,464 — Covenant leads on this measure: lower published tuition |
| Room & board | $13,375 | $12,272 — Covenant leads on this measure: lower room & board |
| Est. year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $61,525 | $52,736 — Covenant leads on this measure: lower total cost per year |
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 | Agnes Scott | Covenant |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 71% | 72% |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | $56,274/yr — Agnes Scott leads on this measure: higher median earnings a decade out | $50,412/yr |
| Median debt at graduation | $26,749 | $22,500 — Covenant 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. | 48% | 45% — Covenant 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 | Agnes Scott | Covenant |
|---|---|---|
| Admission rateLower means more selective — harder to get in, but not automatically the better fit. | 62% | 87% |
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 1,077 | 928 |
| Where it is | Decatur, GA | Lookout Mountain, 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 | Agnes Scott | Covenant |
|---|---|---|
| Head coach | Courtney Knight | Bill Higley |
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 | Agnes Scott | Covenant |
|---|---|---|
| Recruiting questionnaire | Yes | Yes |
Scholarship money, honestly
Both programs sit at NCAA Division III, so the scholarship rules are identical: 0 (no athletic scholarships). There are no athletic scholarships at D3 — by rule. But D3 schools often award generous academic merit and need-based aid that can rival an athletic scholarship elsewhere.
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.
Agnes Scott
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.
Covenant
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.
Agnes Scott vs Covenant: common questions
- Is Agnes Scott or Covenant cheaper?
- On published price, Covenant is cheaper — about $52,736 a year in tuition and housing, against $61,525 at Agnes Scott. 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, Agnes Scott or Covenant?
- Covenant, at 72% against 71% at Agnes Scott (IPEDS, 2023-24). That is the whole student body, not the softball roster.
- Do Agnes Scott and Covenant offer softball scholarships?
- Both play at NCAA Division III: 0 (no athletic scholarships). There are no athletic scholarships at D3 — by rule. But D3 schools often award generous academic merit and need-based aid that can rival an athletic scholarship elsewhere.
- How do I contact the coaches at Agnes Scott and Covenant?
- 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 Agnes Scott and Covenant accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.
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