Emmanuel vs Spring Hill: Softball Program Comparison
Two D2 programs. Emmanuel runs $1,358 less per year; Spring Hill graduates 21 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…
- The number on the bill matters: Emmanuel lists $1,358 less per year in tuition and housing than Spring Hill, and neither charges by residency.
Lean Spring Hill if…
- Finishing the degree is the priority: Spring Hill graduates 21 percentage points more of its students than Emmanuel.
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 | Emmanuel | Spring Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & feesBoth schools charge one rate regardless of residency. | $23,664 | $23,270 |
| Room & board | $10,460 — Emmanuel leads on this measure: lower room & board | $12,212 |
| Est. year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $34,124 — Emmanuel leads on this measure: lower total cost per year | $35,482 |
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 | Spring Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 35% | 56% — Spring Hill leads on this measure: higher share of students finishing their degree |
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 | Spring Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 896 | 977 |
| Where it is | Franklin Springs, GA | Mobile, AL |
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 | Spring Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Conference | CC | SIAC |
| Head coach | Kenneth Bellamy | Hannah Fillmore |
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 | Spring Hill |
|---|---|---|
| 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. 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.
Spring Hill
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.
Emmanuel vs Spring Hill: common questions
- Is Emmanuel or Spring Hill cheaper?
- On published price, Emmanuel is cheaper — about $34,124 a year in tuition and housing, against $35,482 at Spring Hill. 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 Spring Hill?
- Spring Hill, at 56% against 35% at Emmanuel (IPEDS, 2023-24). That is the whole student body, not the softball roster.
- Do Emmanuel and Spring Hill 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 Spring Hill?
- 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 Emmanuel and Spring Hill accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.
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