Emmanuel vs Livingstone: Softball Program Comparison
Two D2 programs. Livingstone runs $10,870 less per year; Emmanuel graduates 14 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 Emmanuel if…
- Finishing the degree is the priority: Emmanuel graduates 14 percentage points more of its students than Livingstone.
- You are weighing the degree as an investment: Emmanuel graduates earn about $5,608 more per year a decade after enrolling.
- You want to leave with less owed: median debt at Emmanuel is $6,800 lower than at Livingstone.
- Admissions is the part you are least sure about: Emmanuel admits 74% of applicants.
Lean Livingstone if…
- The number on the bill matters: Livingstone lists $10,870 less per year in tuition and housing than Emmanuel, and neither charges by residency.
- Your transcript is a strength: Livingstone admits 59% of applicants, so strong grades count for more here.
What it costs to go there
Published sticker price: tuition from the federal College Scorecard, room and board 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 | Emmanuel | Livingstone |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & feesBoth schools charge one rate regardless of residency. | $25,500 | $18,296 — Livingstone leads on this measure: lower published tuition |
| Room & board | $10,460 | $6,794 — Livingstone leads on this measure: lower room & board |
| Est. year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $35,960 | $25,090 — Livingstone 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 | Emmanuel | Livingstone |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 42% — Emmanuel leads on this measure: higher share of students finishing their degree | 28% |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | $38,208/yr — Emmanuel leads on this measure: higher median earnings a decade out | $32,600/yr |
| Median debt at graduation | $24,325 — Emmanuel leads on this measure: less debt carried out the door | $31,125 |
| Debt as a share of year-10 payMedian debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back. | 64% — Emmanuel leads on this measure: debt is a smaller share of what graduates earn | 95% |
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 | Emmanuel | Livingstone |
|---|---|---|
| Admission rateLower means more selective — harder to get in, but not automatically the better fit. | 74% | 59% |
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 896 | 814 |
| Where it is | Franklin Springs, GA | Salisbury, 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 | Emmanuel | Livingstone |
|---|---|---|
| Conference | CC | CIAA |
| Head coach | Kenneth Bellamy | Steve Wallace |
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 | Emmanuel | Livingstone |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Emmanuel
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.
Livingstone
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.
Emmanuel vs Livingstone: common questions
- Is Emmanuel or Livingstone cheaper?
- On published price, Livingstone is cheaper — about $25,090 a year in tuition and housing, against $35,960 at Emmanuel. 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, Emmanuel or Livingstone?
- Emmanuel, at 42% against 28% at Livingstone (College Scorecard). That is the whole student body, not the softball roster.
- Do Emmanuel and Livingstone 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 Emmanuel and Livingstone?
- Emmanuel runs a recruiting questionnaire — submit it first, since questionnaires are exempt from NCAA contact-date rules. For Livingstone, we do not hold a verified form link, so start from the program page and email the staff directly.
Tuition, graduation, earnings, debt and admission rates from the federal College Scorecard (U.S. Dept. of Education, released June 10, 2026). Room and board, enrollment, and graduation rates at two-year colleges from IPEDS (2023-2024). 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 Emmanuel and Livingstone accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.
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