Ancilla vs Andrew: Softball Program Comparison
Two JUCO programs. Ancilla runs $1,058 less per year; Ancilla graduates earn $20,284 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 Ancilla if…
- The number on the bill matters: Ancilla lists $1,058 less per year in tuition and housing than Andrew, and neither charges by residency.
- You are weighing the degree as an investment: Ancilla graduates earn about $20,284 more per year a decade after enrolling.
- Admissions is the part you are least sure about: Ancilla admits 92% of applicants.
Lean Andrew if…
- You want to leave with less owed: median debt at Andrew is $14,467 lower than at Ancilla.
- Your transcript is a strength: Andrew admits 46% of applicants, so strong grades count for more here.
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 | Ancilla | Andrew |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & feesBoth schools charge one rate regardless of residency. | $19,850 | $19,126 — Andrew leads on this measure: lower published tuition |
| Room & board | $10,650 — Ancilla leads on this measure: lower room & board | $12,432 |
| Est. year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $30,500 — Ancilla leads on this measure: lower total cost per year | $31,558 |
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 | Ancilla | Andrew |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | — | 27% |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | $58,759/yr — Ancilla leads on this measure: higher median earnings a decade out | $38,475/yr |
| Median debt at graduation | $27,000 | $12,533 — Andrew 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. | 46% | 33% — Andrew 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 | Ancilla | Andrew |
|---|---|---|
| Admission rateLower means more selective — harder to get in, but not automatically the better fit. | 92% | 46% |
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 218 | 294 |
| Where it is | Plymouth, IN | Cuthbert, 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 | Ancilla | Andrew |
|---|---|---|
| Conference | MCCAA | GCAA |
| Head coach | Gil Arzola | Kayla 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 | Ancilla | Andrew |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Ancilla
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.
Andrew
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.
Ancilla vs Andrew: common questions
- Is Ancilla or Andrew cheaper?
- On published price, Ancilla is cheaper — about $30,500 a year in tuition and housing, against $31,558 at Andrew. 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.
- Do Ancilla and Andrew 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 Ancilla and Andrew?
- 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 Ancilla and Andrew accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.
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