Goldey-Beacom vs Southern New Hampshire: Softball Program Comparison
Two D2 programs. Goldey-Beacom runs $1,941 less per year; Goldey-Beacom graduates 14 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 Goldey-Beacom if…
- The number on the bill matters: Goldey-Beacom lists $1,941 less per year in tuition and housing than Southern New Hampshire, and neither charges by residency.
- Finishing the degree is the priority: Goldey-Beacom graduates 14 percentage points more of its students than Southern New Hampshire.
- You are weighing the degree as an investment: Goldey-Beacom graduates earn about $9,574 more per year a decade after enrolling.
- You want to leave with less owed: median debt at Goldey-Beacom is $2,182 lower than at Southern New Hampshire.
Lean Southern New Hampshire if…
- Admissions is the part you are least sure about: Southern New Hampshire admits 100% 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 | Goldey-Beacom | Southern New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & feesBoth schools charge one rate regardless of residency. | $13,440 — Goldey-Beacom leads on this measure: lower published tuition | $16,450 |
| Room & board | $13,869 | $12,800 — Southern New Hampshire leads on this measure: lower room & board |
| Est. year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $27,309 — Goldey-Beacom leads on this measure: lower total cost per year | $29,250 |
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 | Goldey-Beacom | Southern New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 59% — Goldey-Beacom leads on this measure: higher share of students finishing their degree | 45% |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | $59,892/yr — Goldey-Beacom leads on this measure: higher median earnings a decade out | $50,318/yr |
| Median debt at graduation | $18,900 — Goldey-Beacom leads on this measure: less debt carried out the door | $21,082 |
| Debt as a share of year-10 payMedian debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back. | 32% — Goldey-Beacom leads on this measure: debt is a smaller share of what graduates earn | 42% |
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 | Goldey-Beacom | Southern New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Admission rateLower means more selective — harder to get in, but not automatically the better fit. | 85% | 100% |
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 1,074 | 184,099 |
| Where it is | Wilmington, DE | Manchester, 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 | Goldey-Beacom | Southern New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Conference | CACC | NE10 |
| Head coach | Jay Davis | Deb Robitaille |
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 | Goldey-Beacom | Southern New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Recruiting questionnaire | Yes | — |
| Program on X / Instagram | Yes | Yes |
Scholarship money, honestly
Both programs sit at NCAA Division II, so the scholarship rules are identical: 7.2 (equivalency). Full athletic rides are rare at D2. With 7.2 equivalencies spread across a roster, nearly every scholarship is partial — but athletic aid stacks with academic and need-based 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.
Goldey-Beacom
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.
Southern New Hampshire
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.
Goldey-Beacom vs Southern New Hampshire: common questions
- Is Goldey-Beacom or Southern New Hampshire cheaper?
- On published price, Goldey-Beacom is cheaper — about $27,309 a year in tuition and housing, against $29,250 at Southern New Hampshire. 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, Goldey-Beacom or Southern New Hampshire?
- Goldey-Beacom, at 59% against 45% at Southern New Hampshire (IPEDS, 2023-24). That is the whole student body, not the softball roster.
- Do Goldey-Beacom and Southern New Hampshire offer softball scholarships?
- Both play at NCAA Division II: 7.2 (equivalency). Full athletic rides are rare at D2. With 7.2 equivalencies spread across a roster, nearly every scholarship is partial — but athletic aid stacks with academic and need-based aid.
- How do I contact the coaches at Goldey-Beacom and Southern New Hampshire?
- Goldey-Beacom runs a recruiting questionnaire — submit it first, since questionnaires are exempt from NCAA contact-date rules. For Southern New Hampshire, 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 Goldey-Beacom and Southern New Hampshire accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.
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