Georgia Military College vs Richard Bland: Softball Program Comparison
Two JUCO programs. Georgia Military College runs $11,034 less per year out of state; Georgia Military College graduates 12 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 Military College if…
- You are an out-of-state recruit and the number on the bill matters: Georgia Military College lists $11,034 less per year in tuition and housing than Richard Bland.
- You would be in-state: Georgia Military College is $738 cheaper per year on published in-state tuition than Richard Bland.
- Finishing the degree is the priority: Georgia Military College graduates 12 percentage points more of its students than Richard Bland.
Lean Richard Bland if…
- On the figures we hold, Richard Bland does not lead Georgia Military College on any measure above. If you are choosing between them, the deciding factors are the ones no table holds: how the staff talks to you, where you would sit on the depth chart, and whether you would want to be there without softball.
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 Military College | Richard Bland |
|---|---|---|
| In-state tuition & fees | $8,112 — Georgia Military College leads on this measure: lower published in-state tuition | $8,850 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $8,112 — Georgia Military College leads on this measure: lower published out-of-state tuition | $14,910 |
| Room & board | $9,904 — Georgia Military College leads on this measure: lower room & board | $14,140 |
| Est. in-state year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $18,016 — Georgia Military College leads on this measure: lower total in-state cost | $22,990 |
| Est. out-of-state year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $18,016 — Georgia Military College leads on this measure: lower total out-of-state cost | $29,050 |
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 Military College | Richard Bland |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 33% — Georgia Military College leads on this measure: higher share of students finishing their degree | 21% |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | $39,257/yr | — |
| Median debt at graduation | $8,563 | — |
| Debt as a share of year-10 payMedian debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back. | 22% | — |
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 Military College | Richard Bland |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 6,765 | 2,598 |
| Where it is | Milledgeville, GA | Petersburg, VA |
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 Military College | Richard Bland |
|---|---|---|
| Conference | GCAA | Region 10 |
| Head coach | Ashley Bunn | — |
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 Military College | Richard Bland |
|---|---|---|
| Recruiting questionnaire | 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. Do both, then follow with a short email to each staff.
Georgia Military College
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.
Richard Bland
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.
Georgia Military College vs Richard Bland: common questions
- Is Georgia Military College or Richard Bland cheaper?
- On published price, Georgia Military College is cheaper — about $18,016 a year out of state in tuition and housing, against $29,050 at Richard Bland. 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 Military College or Richard Bland?
- Georgia Military College, at 33% against 21% at Richard Bland (IPEDS, 2023-24). That is the whole student body, not the softball roster.
- Do Georgia Military College and Richard Bland 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.
- How do I contact the coaches at Georgia Military College and Richard Bland?
- Georgia Military College runs a recruiting questionnaire — submit it first, since questionnaires are exempt from NCAA contact-date rules. For Richard Bland, 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 Military College and Richard Bland accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.
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