Chowan vs UNC Pembroke: Softball Program Comparison
Two D2 programs in the CC. UNC Pembroke runs $18,233 less per year out of state; UNC Pembroke graduates 16 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 Chowan if…
- On the figures we hold, Chowan does not lead UNC Pembroke 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 UNC Pembroke if…
- You are an out-of-state recruit and the number on the bill matters: UNC Pembroke lists $18,233 less per year in tuition and housing than Chowan.
- You would be in-state: UNC Pembroke is $23,539 cheaper per year on published in-state tuition than Chowan.
- Finishing the degree is the priority: UNC Pembroke graduates 16 percentage points more of its students than Chowan.
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 | Chowan | UNC Pembroke |
|---|---|---|
| In-state tuition & fees | $27,110 | $3,571 — UNC Pembroke leads on this measure: lower published in-state tuition |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $27,110 | $7,571 — UNC Pembroke leads on this measure: lower published out-of-state tuition |
| Room & board | $9,710 — Chowan leads on this measure: lower room & board | $11,016 |
| Est. in-state year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $36,820 | $14,587 — UNC Pembroke 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. | $36,820 | $18,587 — UNC Pembroke 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 | Chowan | UNC Pembroke |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 29% | 45% — UNC Pembroke leads on this measure: higher share of students finishing their degree |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | $38,412/yr | — |
| Median debt at graduation | $29,491 | — |
| Debt as a share of year-10 payMedian debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back. | 77% | — |
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 | Chowan | UNC Pembroke |
|---|---|---|
| Admission rateLower means more selective — harder to get in, but not automatically the better fit. | 69% | — |
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 708 | 7,630 |
| Where it is | Murfreesboro, NC | Pembroke, 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 | Chowan | UNC Pembroke |
|---|---|---|
| Head coach | Junior Bailey | Stephanie Graziani |
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 | Chowan | UNC Pembroke |
|---|---|---|
| Recruiting questionnaire | — | 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.
Chowan
Find the recruiting questionnaireWe do not hold a verified form link for this program — this opens a search.
Camps we track
None listed right now. Camp schedules go up through the winter — check the program's own site before ruling it out.
UNC Pembroke
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.
Chowan vs UNC Pembroke: common questions
- Is Chowan or UNC Pembroke cheaper?
- On published price, UNC Pembroke is cheaper — about $18,587 a year out of state in tuition and housing, against $36,820 at Chowan. 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, Chowan or UNC Pembroke?
- UNC Pembroke, at 45% against 29% at Chowan (IPEDS, 2023-24). That is the whole student body, not the softball roster.
- Do Chowan and UNC Pembroke 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 Chowan and UNC Pembroke?
- UNC Pembroke runs a recruiting questionnaire — submit it first, since questionnaires are exempt from NCAA contact-date rules. For Chowan, we do not hold a verified form link, so start from the program page and email the staff directly.
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 Chowan and UNC Pembroke accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.
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