Alabama in Huntsville vs Augusta: Softball Program Comparison
Two D2 programs. Augusta lists $1,162 less in out-of-state tuition; Alabama in Huntsville graduates 13 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 Alabama in Huntsville if…
- Finishing the degree is the priority: Alabama in Huntsville graduates 13 percentage points more of its students than Augusta.
- You are weighing the degree as an investment: Alabama in Huntsville graduates earn about $13,295 more per year a decade after enrolling.
- Your transcript is a strength: Alabama in Huntsville admits 69% of applicants, so strong grades count for more here.
Lean Augusta if…
- You would be in-state: Augusta is $3,648 cheaper per year on published in-state tuition than Alabama in Huntsville.
- You want the stronger program on paper: Augusta rates solid against developing at Alabama in Huntsville.
- Admissions is the part you are least sure about: Augusta 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 | Alabama in Huntsville | Augusta |
|---|---|---|
| In-state tuition & fees | $11,770 | $8,122 — Augusta leads on this measure: lower published in-state tuition |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $24,662 | $23,500 — Augusta leads on this measure: lower published out-of-state tuition |
| Room & board | $11,122 — Alabama in Huntsville leads on this measure: lower room & board | $11,935 |
| Est. in-state year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $22,892 | $20,057 — Augusta 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. | $35,784 | $35,435 |
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 | Alabama in Huntsville | Augusta |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 62% — Alabama in Huntsville leads on this measure: higher share of students finishing their degree | 49% |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | $61,767/yr — Alabama in Huntsville leads on this measure: higher median earnings a decade out | $48,472/yr |
| Median debt at graduation | $20,705 | $20,500 |
| Debt as a share of year-10 payMedian debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back. | 34% — Alabama in Huntsville leads on this measure: debt is a smaller share of what graduates earn | 42% |
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 | Alabama in Huntsville | Augusta |
|---|---|---|
| Admission rateLower means more selective — harder to get in, but not automatically the better fit. | 69% | 86% |
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 8,743 | 9,862 |
| Where it is | Huntsville, AL | Augusta, 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 | Alabama in Huntsville | Augusta |
|---|---|---|
| Conference | GSC | PBC |
| Program strengthCommitBound rating from division, conference level, postseason record and staff stability. | Developing | Solid |
| Head coach | Melanie Carter | Melissa Brocato |
| In the job since | — | 1998 |
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 | Alabama in Huntsville | Augusta |
|---|---|---|
| Recruiting questionnaire | Yes | Yes |
| Program on X / Instagram | — | Yes |
Scholarship money, honestly
Both programs sit at NCAA Division II, so the scholarship rules are identical: 7.2 (equivalency). Full athletic rides are rare at D2. With 7.2 equivalencies spread across a roster, nearly every scholarship is partial — but athletic aid stacks with academic and need-based 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.
Alabama in Huntsville
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.
Augusta
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.
Alabama in Huntsville vs Augusta: common questions
- Is Alabama in Huntsville or Augusta cheaper?
- Published cost is effectively the same — about $35,784 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, Alabama in Huntsville or Augusta?
- Alabama in Huntsville, at 62% against 49% at Augusta (IPEDS, 2023-24). That is the whole student body, not the softball roster.
- Do Alabama in Huntsville and Augusta offer softball scholarships?
- Both play at NCAA Division II: 7.2 (equivalency). Full athletic rides are rare at D2. With 7.2 equivalencies spread across a roster, nearly every scholarship is partial — but athletic aid stacks with academic and need-based aid.
- How do I contact the coaches at Alabama in Huntsville and Augusta?
- 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 Alabama in Huntsville and Augusta accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.
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