Frank Phillips vs Galveston: Softball Program Comparison
Two JUCO programs. Frank Phillips runs $4,382 less per year out of state; Frank Phillips graduates 1 point 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 Frank Phillips if…
- You are an out-of-state recruit and the number on the bill matters: Frank Phillips lists $4,382 less per year in tuition and housing than Galveston.
- Finishing the degree is the priority: Frank Phillips graduates 1 percentage points more of its students than Galveston.
- You want to leave with less owed: median debt at Frank Phillips is $811 lower than at Galveston.
- You need an evaluation this summer: we track 1 camp at Frank Phillips against none listed at Galveston.
Lean Galveston if…
- You would be in-state: Galveston is $1,346 cheaper per year on published in-state tuition than Frank Phillips.
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 | Frank Phillips | Galveston |
|---|---|---|
| In-state tuition & fees | $4,612 | $3,266 — Galveston leads on this measure: lower published in-state tuition |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $4,882 — Frank Phillips leads on this measure: lower published out-of-state tuition | $5,726 |
| Room & board | $4,974 — Frank Phillips leads on this measure: lower room & board | $8,512 |
| Est. in-state year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $9,586 — Frank Phillips leads on this measure: lower total in-state cost | $11,778 |
| Est. out-of-state year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $9,856 — Frank Phillips leads on this measure: lower total out-of-state cost | $14,238 |
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 | Frank Phillips | Galveston |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 33% — Frank Phillips leads on this measure: higher share of students finishing their degree | 32% |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | $37,179/yr | $37,233/yr |
| Median debt at graduation | $9,500 — Frank Phillips leads on this measure: less debt carried out the door | $10,311 |
| Debt as a share of year-10 payMedian debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back. | 26% — Frank Phillips leads on this measure: debt is a smaller share of what graduates earn | 28% |
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 | Frank Phillips | Galveston |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 1,748 | 2,119 |
| Where it is | Borger, TX | Galveston, 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 | Frank Phillips | Galveston |
|---|---|---|
| Conference | WJCAC | Region 14 |
| Head coach | Emily Martinez | Kelly Raines |
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 | Frank Phillips | Galveston |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Frank Phillips
Open the recruiting questionnaireCamps we track
- Prospect Camp09/06/2026 · 9th Grade - 12th Grade · $100
Galveston
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 vs Galveston: common questions
- Is Frank Phillips or Galveston cheaper?
- On published price, Frank Phillips is cheaper — about $9,856 a year out of state in tuition and housing, against $14,238 at Galveston. 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, Frank Phillips or Galveston?
- Frank Phillips, at 33% against 32% at Galveston (IPEDS, 2023-24). That is the whole student body, not the softball roster.
- Do Frank Phillips and Galveston 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 Frank Phillips and Galveston run softball camps?
- We track 1 camp at Frank Phillips and none currently listed at Galveston. Camp listings change through the year — check the program's own site before ruling it out.
- How do I contact the coaches at Frank Phillips and Galveston?
- 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 Frank Phillips and Galveston accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.
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