Georgia Gwinnett vs Harris-Stowe State: Softball Program Comparison
Two NAIA programs. Harris-Stowe State runs $7,406 less per year out of state; Harris-Stowe State graduates 7 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 Georgia Gwinnett if…
- You would be in-state: Georgia Gwinnett is $1,984 cheaper per year on published in-state tuition than Harris-Stowe State.
- You are weighing the degree as an investment: Georgia Gwinnett graduates earn about $16,642 more per year a decade after enrolling.
- You want to leave with less owed: median debt at Georgia Gwinnett is $5,854 lower than at Harris-Stowe State.
- You need an evaluation this summer: we track 1 camp at Georgia Gwinnett against none listed at Harris-Stowe State.
Lean Harris-Stowe State if…
- You are an out-of-state recruit and the number on the bill matters: Harris-Stowe State lists $7,406 less per year in tuition and housing than Georgia Gwinnett.
- Finishing the degree is the priority: Harris-Stowe State graduates 7 percentage points more of its students than Georgia Gwinnett.
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 | Georgia Gwinnett | Harris-Stowe State |
|---|---|---|
| In-state tuition & fees | $4,458 — Georgia Gwinnett leads on this measure: lower published in-state tuition | $6,442 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $13,244 | $11,074 — Harris-Stowe State leads on this measure: lower published out-of-state tuition |
| Room & board | $15,320 | $10,084 — Harris-Stowe State leads on this measure: lower room & board |
| Est. in-state year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $19,778 | $16,526 — Harris-Stowe 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. | $28,564 | $21,158 — Harris-Stowe State leads on this measure: lower total out-of-state cost |
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 | Georgia Gwinnett | Harris-Stowe State |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 20% | 27% — Harris-Stowe State leads on this measure: higher share of students finishing their degree |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | $47,730/yr — Georgia Gwinnett leads on this measure: higher median earnings a decade out | $31,088/yr |
| Median debt at graduation | $20,076 — Georgia Gwinnett leads on this measure: less debt carried out the door | $25,930 |
| Debt as a share of year-10 payMedian debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back. | 42% — Georgia Gwinnett leads on this measure: debt is a smaller share of what graduates earn | 83% |
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 | Georgia Gwinnett | Harris-Stowe State |
|---|---|---|
| Admission rateLower means more selective — harder to get in, but not automatically the better fit. | 96% | — |
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 11,907 | 1,098 |
| Where it is | Lawrenceville, GA | Saint Louis, 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 | Georgia Gwinnett | Harris-Stowe State |
|---|---|---|
| Conference | CAC | AMC |
| Head coach | Kat Ihlenburg | Larry Young |
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 | Georgia Gwinnett | Harris-Stowe State |
|---|---|---|
| Camps we track | 1 listed (1 with dates) | — |
| Recruiting questionnaire | — | Yes |
| Program on X / Instagram | Yes | — |
Scholarship money, honestly
Both programs sit at NAIA, so the scholarship rules are identical: 10 (equivalency). NAIA softball allows 10 scholarship equivalencies, and coaches have flexibility in how they divide them. Most awards are partial, frequently stacked with academic 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.
Georgia Gwinnett
Find the recruiting questionnaireWe do not hold a verified form link for this program — this opens a search.
Camps we track
- Prospect Camp | August 2nd08/02/2026 · 8th Grade - 12th Grade · $125
Harris-Stowe 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.
Georgia Gwinnett vs Harris-Stowe State: common questions
- Is Georgia Gwinnett or Harris-Stowe State cheaper?
- On published price, Harris-Stowe State is cheaper — about $21,158 a year out of state in tuition and housing, against $28,564 at Georgia Gwinnett. 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, Georgia Gwinnett or Harris-Stowe State?
- Harris-Stowe State, at 27% against 20% at Georgia Gwinnett (IPEDS, 2023-24). That is the whole student body, not the softball roster.
- Do Georgia Gwinnett and Harris-Stowe State offer softball scholarships?
- Both play at NAIA: 10 (equivalency). NAIA softball allows 10 scholarship equivalencies, and coaches have flexibility in how they divide them. Most awards are partial, frequently stacked with academic aid.
- Do Georgia Gwinnett and Harris-Stowe State run softball camps?
- We track 1 camp at Georgia Gwinnett and none currently listed at Harris-Stowe State. Camp listings change through the year — check the program's own site before ruling it out.
- How do I contact the coaches at Georgia Gwinnett and Harris-Stowe State?
- Harris-Stowe State runs a recruiting questionnaire — submit it first, since questionnaires are exempt from NCAA contact-date rules. For Georgia Gwinnett, we do not hold a verified form link, so start from the program page and email the staff directly.
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 Georgia Gwinnett and Harris-Stowe State accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.
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