Agnes Scott vs Meredith: Softball Program Comparison
Two D3 programs. Meredith runs $4,669 less per year; Agnes Scott graduates 6 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 Agnes Scott if…
- Finishing the degree is the priority: Agnes Scott graduates 6 percentage points more of its students than Meredith.
- You are weighing the degree as an investment: Agnes Scott graduates earn about $4,735 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 Meredith if…
- The number on the bill matters: Meredith lists $4,669 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 Meredith is $1,749 lower than at Agnes Scott.
- You need an evaluation this summer: we track 1 camp at Meredith against none listed at Agnes Scott.
- Admissions is the part you are least sure about: Meredith admits 74% 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 | Meredith |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & feesBoth schools charge one rate regardless of residency. | $48,150 | $43,936 — Meredith leads on this measure: lower published tuition |
| Room & board | $13,375 | $12,920 — Meredith leads on this measure: lower room & board |
| Est. year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $61,525 | $56,856 — Meredith 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 | Meredith |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 71% — Agnes Scott leads on this measure: higher share of students finishing their degree | 65% |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | $56,274/yr — Agnes Scott leads on this measure: higher median earnings a decade out | $51,539/yr |
| Median debt at graduation | $26,749 | $25,000 — Meredith 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% | 49% |
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 | Meredith |
|---|---|---|
| Admission rateLower means more selective — harder to get in, but not automatically the better fit. | 62% | 74% |
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 1,077 | 1,576 |
| Where it is | Decatur, GA | Raleigh, NC |
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 | Meredith |
|---|---|---|
| Conference | CCS | USA South |
| Head coach | Courtney Knight | Kim Scavone |
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 | Meredith |
|---|---|---|
| Camps we track | — | 1 listed (1 with dates) |
| Recruiting questionnaire | Yes | Yes |
| Program on X / Instagram | — | 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. A program's own camp is where its staff does most of its evaluating — submit the questionnaire first so they know to look for you.
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.
Meredith
Open the recruiting questionnaireCamps we track
- Prospect Camp | August 7th (Pitchers/Catchers Only)08/07/2026 · 9th Grade - 12th Grade · $60
Agnes Scott vs Meredith: common questions
- Is Agnes Scott or Meredith cheaper?
- On published price, Meredith is cheaper — about $56,856 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 Meredith?
- Agnes Scott, at 71% against 65% at Meredith (IPEDS, 2023-24). That is the whole student body, not the softball roster.
- Do Agnes Scott and Meredith 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.
- Do Agnes Scott and Meredith run softball camps?
- We track 1 camp at Meredith and none currently listed at Agnes Scott. Camp listings change through the year — check the program's own site before ruling it out.
- How do I contact the coaches at Agnes Scott and Meredith?
- 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 Meredith accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.
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