Carl Albert State vs Frank Phillips: Softball Program Comparison
Two JUCO programs. Frank Phillips runs $4,431 less per year out of state; Carl Albert State graduates 8 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 Carl Albert State if…
- You would be in-state: Carl Albert State is $382 cheaper per year on published in-state tuition than Frank Phillips.
- Finishing the degree is the priority: Carl Albert State graduates 8 percentage points more of its students than Frank Phillips.
Lean Frank Phillips if…
- You are an out-of-state recruit and the number on the bill matters: Frank Phillips lists $4,431 less per year in tuition and housing than Carl Albert State.
- You are weighing the degree as an investment: Frank Phillips graduates earn about $3,062 more per year a decade after enrolling.
- You need an evaluation this summer: we track 1 camp at Frank Phillips against none listed at Carl Albert State.
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 | Carl Albert State | Frank Phillips |
|---|---|---|
| In-state tuition & fees | $4,230 — Carl Albert State leads on this measure: lower published in-state tuition | $4,612 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $8,707 | $4,882 — Frank Phillips leads on this measure: lower published out-of-state tuition |
| Room & board | $5,580 | $4,974 — Frank Phillips leads on this measure: lower room & board |
| Est. in-state year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $9,810 | $9,586 |
| Est. out-of-state year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $14,287 | $9,856 — Frank Phillips leads on this measure: lower total out-of-state cost |
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 | Carl Albert State | Frank Phillips |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 41% — Carl Albert State leads on this measure: higher share of students finishing their degree | 33% |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | $34,117/yr | $37,179/yr — Frank Phillips leads on this measure: higher median earnings a decade out |
| Median debt at graduation | $9,362 | $9,500 |
| Debt as a share of year-10 payMedian debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back. | 27% | 26% — Frank Phillips 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 | Carl Albert State | Frank Phillips |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 1,786 | 1,748 |
| Where it is | Poteau, OK | Borger, TX |
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 | Carl Albert State | Frank Phillips |
|---|---|---|
| Conference | OCAC | WJCAC |
| Head coach | Lexi Watson | Emily Martinez |
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 | Carl Albert State | Frank Phillips |
|---|---|---|
| Camps we track | — | 1 listed (1 with dates) |
| 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. 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.
Carl Albert State
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.
Frank Phillips
Open the recruiting questionnaireCamps we track
- Prospect Camp09/06/2026 · 9th Grade - 12th Grade · $100
Carl Albert State vs Frank Phillips: common questions
- Is Carl Albert State or Frank Phillips cheaper?
- On published price, Frank Phillips is cheaper — about $9,856 a year out of state in tuition and housing, against $14,287 at Carl Albert State. 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, Carl Albert State or Frank Phillips?
- Carl Albert State, at 41% against 33% at Frank Phillips (IPEDS, 2023-24). That is the whole student body, not the softball roster.
- Do Carl Albert State and Frank Phillips 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.
- Do Carl Albert State and Frank Phillips run softball camps?
- We track 1 camp at Frank Phillips and none currently listed at Carl Albert State. Camp listings change through the year — check the program's own site before ruling it out.
- How do I contact the coaches at Carl Albert State and Frank Phillips?
- 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 Carl Albert State and Frank Phillips accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.
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