Gallaudet vs Plymouth State: Softball Program Comparison
Two D3 programs. Gallaudet runs $4,328 less per year out of state; Plymouth State graduates earn $14,203 more a decade out.
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 Gallaudet if…
- You are an out-of-state recruit and the number on the bill matters: Gallaudet lists $4,328 less per year in tuition and housing than Plymouth State.
- You want to leave with less owed: median debt at Gallaudet is $8,000 lower than at Plymouth State.
- Your transcript is a strength: Gallaudet admits 58% of applicants, so strong grades count for more here.
Lean Plymouth State if…
- You would be in-state: Plymouth State is $3,824 cheaper per year on published in-state tuition than Gallaudet.
- You are weighing the degree as an investment: Plymouth State graduates earn about $14,203 more per year a decade after enrolling.
- Admissions is the part you are least sure about: Plymouth State admits 88% 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 | Gallaudet | Plymouth State |
|---|---|---|
| In-state tuition & fees | $18,382 | $14,558 — Plymouth State leads on this measure: lower published in-state tuition |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $18,382 — Gallaudet leads on this measure: lower published out-of-state tuition | $25,498 |
| Room & board | $14,892 | $12,104 — Plymouth State leads on this measure: lower room & board |
| Est. in-state year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $33,274 | $26,662 — Plymouth State 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. | $33,274 — Gallaudet leads on this measure: lower total out-of-state cost | $37,602 |
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 | Gallaudet | Plymouth State |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 47% | 47% |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | $43,101/yr | $57,304/yr — Plymouth State leads on this measure: higher median earnings a decade out |
| Median debt at graduation | $18,000 — Gallaudet leads on this measure: less debt carried out the door | $26,000 |
| Debt as a share of year-10 payMedian debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back. | 42% — Gallaudet leads on this measure: debt is a smaller share of what graduates earn | 45% |
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 | Gallaudet | Plymouth State |
|---|---|---|
| Admission rateLower means more selective — harder to get in, but not automatically the better fit. | 58% | 88% |
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 1,364 | 3,839 |
| Where it is | Washington, DC | Plymouth, NH |
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 | Gallaudet | Plymouth State |
|---|---|---|
| Conference | United East | LEC |
| Head coach | Justen Burns | Mike Bernier |
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 | Gallaudet | Plymouth State |
|---|---|---|
| Recruiting questionnaire | Yes | Yes |
| Program on X / Instagram | — | Yes |
Scholarship money, honestly
Both programs sit at NCAA Division III, so the scholarship rules are identical: 0 (no athletic scholarships). There are no athletic scholarships at D3 — by rule. But D3 schools often award generous academic merit and need-based aid that can rival an athletic scholarship elsewhere.
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.
Gallaudet
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.
Plymouth State
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.
Gallaudet vs Plymouth State: common questions
- Is Gallaudet or Plymouth State cheaper?
- On published price, Gallaudet is cheaper — about $33,274 a year out of state in tuition and housing, against $37,602 at Plymouth State. 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, Gallaudet or Plymouth State?
- Both report a 47% graduation rate (IPEDS, 2023-24).
- Do Gallaudet and Plymouth State offer softball scholarships?
- Both play at NCAA Division III: 0 (no athletic scholarships). There are no athletic scholarships at D3 — by rule. But D3 schools often award generous academic merit and need-based aid that can rival an athletic scholarship elsewhere.
- How do I contact the coaches at Gallaudet and Plymouth State?
- 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 Gallaudet and Plymouth State accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.
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