Andrew vs Georgia Military College: Softball Program Comparison
Two JUCO programs in the GCAA. Georgia Military College runs $13,542 less per year; Georgia Military College 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 Andrew if…
- On the figures we hold, Andrew does not lead Georgia Military College on any measure above. If you are choosing between them, the deciding factors are the ones no table holds: how the staff talks to you, where you would sit on the depth chart, and whether you would want to be there without softball.
Lean Georgia Military College if…
- The number on the bill matters: Georgia Military College lists $13,542 less per year in tuition and housing than Andrew, and neither charges by residency.
- Finishing the degree is the priority: Georgia Military College graduates 6 percentage points more of its students than Andrew.
- You want to leave with less owed: median debt at Georgia Military College is $3,970 lower than at Andrew.
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 | Andrew | Georgia Military College |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & feesBoth schools charge one rate regardless of residency. | $19,126 | $8,112 — Georgia Military College leads on this measure: lower published tuition |
| Room & board | $12,432 | $9,904 — Georgia Military College leads on this measure: lower room & board |
| Est. year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $31,558 | $18,016 — Georgia Military College 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 | Andrew | Georgia Military College |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 27% | 33% — Georgia Military College leads on this measure: higher share of students finishing their degree |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | $38,475/yr | $39,257/yr |
| Median debt at graduation | $12,533 | $8,563 — Georgia Military College 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. | 33% | 22% — Georgia Military College 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 | Andrew | Georgia Military College |
|---|---|---|
| Admission rateLower means more selective — harder to get in, but not automatically the better fit. | 46% | — |
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 294 | 6,765 |
| Where it is | Cuthbert, GA | Milledgeville, 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 | Andrew | Georgia Military College |
|---|---|---|
| Head coach | Kayla Williams | Ashley Bunn |
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 | Andrew | Georgia Military College |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
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.
Georgia Military College
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 vs Georgia Military College: common questions
- Is Andrew or Georgia Military College cheaper?
- On published price, Georgia Military College is cheaper — about $18,016 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.
- Which school graduates more of its students, Andrew or Georgia Military College?
- Georgia Military College, at 33% against 27% at Andrew (IPEDS, 2023-24). That is the whole student body, not the softball roster.
- Do Andrew and Georgia Military College 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 Andrew and Georgia Military College?
- 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 Andrew and Georgia Military College accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.
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