Georgia Gwinnett vs LSU Alexandria: Softball Program Comparison
Two NAIA programs. LSU Alexandria runs $4,916 less per year out of state; LSU Alexandria graduates 13 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 $2,518 cheaper per year on published in-state tuition than LSU Alexandria.
- You are weighing the degree as an investment: Georgia Gwinnett graduates earn about $5,525 more per year a decade after enrolling.
Lean LSU Alexandria if…
- You are an out-of-state recruit and the number on the bill matters: LSU Alexandria lists $4,916 less per year in tuition and housing than Georgia Gwinnett.
- Finishing the degree is the priority: LSU Alexandria graduates 13 percentage points more of its students than Georgia Gwinnett.
- You want to leave with less owed: median debt at LSU Alexandria is $1,076 lower than at Georgia Gwinnett.
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 | Georgia Gwinnett | LSU Alexandria |
|---|---|---|
| In-state tuition & fees | $4,532 — Georgia Gwinnett leads on this measure: lower published in-state tuition | $7,050 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $13,844 — Georgia Gwinnett leads on this measure: lower published out-of-state tuition | $14,650 |
| Room & board | $15,320 | $9,598 — LSU Alexandria leads on this measure: lower room & board |
| Est. in-state year, all in | $19,852 | $16,648 — LSU Alexandria 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. | $29,164 | $24,248 — LSU Alexandria 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 | LSU Alexandria |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 21% | 34% — LSU Alexandria 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 | $42,205/yr |
| Median debt at graduation | $20,076 | $19,000 — LSU Alexandria leads on this measure: less debt carried out the door |
| 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 | 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 | Georgia Gwinnett | LSU Alexandria |
|---|---|---|
| Admission rateLower means more selective — harder to get in, but not automatically the better fit. | 96% | 92% |
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 11,907 | 5,330 |
| Where it is | Lawrenceville, GA | Alexandria, LA |
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 | LSU Alexandria |
|---|---|---|
| Conference | CAC | RRAC |
| Head coach | Kat Ihlenburg | Trent Partridge |
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 | LSU Alexandria |
|---|---|---|
| Recruiting questionnaire | — | Yes |
| Program on X / Instagram | Yes | 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. Do both, then follow with a short email to each staff.
Georgia Gwinnett
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.
LSU Alexandria
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 LSU Alexandria: common questions
- Is Georgia Gwinnett or LSU Alexandria cheaper?
- On published price, LSU Alexandria is cheaper — about $24,248 a year out of state in tuition and housing, against $29,164 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 LSU Alexandria?
- LSU Alexandria, at 34% against 21% at Georgia Gwinnett (College Scorecard). That is the whole student body, not the softball roster.
- Do Georgia Gwinnett and LSU Alexandria 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.
- How do I contact the coaches at Georgia Gwinnett and LSU Alexandria?
- LSU Alexandria 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.
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.
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