Drury vs Southwest Baptist: Softball Program Comparison
Two D2 programs in the GLVC. Southwest Baptist runs $8,449 less per year; Drury graduates 15 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 Drury if…
- Finishing the degree is the priority: Drury graduates 15 percentage points more of its students than Southwest Baptist.
- You need an evaluation this summer: we track 3 camps at Drury against none listed at Southwest Baptist.
- Your transcript is a strength: Drury admits 58% of applicants, so strong grades count for more here.
Lean Southwest Baptist if…
- The number on the bill matters: Southwest Baptist lists $8,449 less per year in tuition and housing than Drury, and neither charges by residency.
- You are weighing the degree as an investment: Southwest Baptist graduates earn about $2,418 more per year a decade after enrolling.
- Admissions is the part you are least sure about: Southwest Baptist admits 68% 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 | Drury | Southwest Baptist |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & feesBoth schools charge one rate regardless of residency. | $35,235 | $28,320 — Southwest Baptist leads on this measure: lower published tuition |
| Room & board | $10,486 | $8,952 — Southwest Baptist leads on this measure: lower room & board |
| Est. year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $45,721 | $37,272 — Southwest Baptist 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 | Drury | Southwest Baptist |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 66% — Drury leads on this measure: higher share of students finishing their degree | 51% |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | $40,694/yr | $43,112/yr — Southwest Baptist leads on this measure: higher median earnings a decade out |
| Median debt at graduation | $20,979 | $20,957 |
| Debt as a share of year-10 payMedian debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back. | 52% | 49% — Southwest Baptist 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 | Drury | Southwest Baptist |
|---|---|---|
| Admission rateLower means more selective — harder to get in, but not automatically the better fit. | 58% | 68% |
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 1,596 | 2,155 |
| Where it is | Springfield, MO | Bolivar, MO |
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 | Drury | Southwest Baptist |
|---|---|---|
| Head coach | Brooke Gajewski | Tripp Swisher |
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 | Drury | Southwest Baptist |
|---|---|---|
| Camps we track | 3 listed (2 with dates) | — |
| Recruiting questionnaire | Yes | 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. 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.
Drury
Open the recruiting questionnaireCamps we track
- Drury University Softball Camps
- Intermediate Camp08/30/2026 · 5th - 7th Grade as of Fall 2026 · $59.00
- Youth Camp09/01/2026 · K - 4th Grade as of Fall 2026 · $54.00
Southwest Baptist
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.
Drury vs Southwest Baptist: common questions
- Is Drury or Southwest Baptist cheaper?
- On published price, Southwest Baptist is cheaper — about $37,272 a year in tuition and housing, against $45,721 at Drury. 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, Drury or Southwest Baptist?
- Drury, at 66% against 51% at Southwest Baptist (IPEDS, 2023-24). That is the whole student body, not the softball roster.
- Do Drury and Southwest Baptist 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.
- Do Drury and Southwest Baptist run softball camps?
- We track 3 camps at Drury and none currently listed at Southwest Baptist. Camp listings change through the year — check the program's own site before ruling it out.
- How do I contact the coaches at Drury and Southwest Baptist?
- 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 Drury and Southwest Baptist accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.
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