Georgia Gwinnett vs St. Thomas University: Softball Program Comparison
Two NAIA programs. Georgia Gwinnett runs $18,684 less per year out of state; St. Thomas University graduates 23 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 are an out-of-state recruit and the number on the bill matters: Georgia Gwinnett lists $18,684 less per year in tuition and housing than St. Thomas University.
- You would be in-state: Georgia Gwinnett is $30,312 cheaper per year on published in-state tuition than St. Thomas University.
Lean St. Thomas University if…
- Finishing the degree is the priority: St. Thomas University graduates 23 percentage points more of its students than Georgia Gwinnett.
- You are weighing the degree as an investment: St. Thomas University graduates earn about $6,542 more per year a decade after enrolling.
- You want to leave with less owed: median debt at St. Thomas University is $951 lower than at 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 | St. Thomas University |
|---|---|---|
| In-state tuition & fees | $4,458 — Georgia Gwinnett leads on this measure: lower published in-state tuition | $34,770 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $13,244 — Georgia Gwinnett leads on this measure: lower published out-of-state tuition | $34,770 |
| Room & board | $15,320 | $12,478 — St. Thomas University leads on this measure: lower room & board |
| Est. in-state year, all in | $19,778 — Georgia Gwinnett leads on this measure: lower total in-state cost | $47,248 |
| Est. out-of-state year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $28,564 — Georgia Gwinnett leads on this measure: lower total out-of-state cost | $47,248 |
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 | St. Thomas University |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 20% | 43% — St. Thomas University leads on this measure: higher share of students finishing their degree |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | $47,730/yr | $54,272/yr — St. Thomas University leads on this measure: higher median earnings a decade out |
| Median debt at graduation | $20,076 | $19,125 — St. Thomas University 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% | 35% — St. Thomas University leads on this measure: debt is a smaller share of what graduates earn |
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 | St. Thomas University |
|---|---|---|
| Admission rateLower means more selective — harder to get in, but not automatically the better fit. | 96% | 98% |
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 11,907 | 6,455 |
| Where it is | Lawrenceville, GA | Miami Gardens, FL |
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 | St. Thomas University |
|---|---|---|
| Conference | CAC | SUN |
| Head coach | Kat Ihlenburg | JC Gutierrez |
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 | St. Thomas University |
|---|---|---|
| Camps we track | 1 listed (1 with dates) | 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
St. Thomas University
Open the recruiting questionnaireCamps we track
- STU Winter Prospect Camp12/20/2026 · 9th Grade - 12th Grade · $150
Georgia Gwinnett vs St. Thomas University: common questions
- Is Georgia Gwinnett or St. Thomas University cheaper?
- On published price, Georgia Gwinnett is cheaper — about $28,564 a year out of state in tuition and housing, against $47,248 at St. Thomas University. 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 St. Thomas University?
- St. Thomas University, at 43% against 20% at Georgia Gwinnett (IPEDS, 2023-24). That is the whole student body, not the softball roster.
- Do Georgia Gwinnett and St. Thomas University 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 St. Thomas University run softball camps?
- Both do — we track 1 at Georgia Gwinnett and 1 at St. Thomas University. A program's own camp is usually the fastest way to be evaluated by the staff that would recruit you.
- How do I contact the coaches at Georgia Gwinnett and St. Thomas University?
- St. Thomas University 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, 2023-2024). 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.
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