Adelphi vs Seton Hill: Softball Program Comparison
Two D2 programs. Seton Hill runs $12,126 less per year; Adelphi graduates earn $23,734 more a decade out.
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 Adelphi if…
- You are weighing the degree as an investment: Adelphi graduates earn about $23,734 more per year a decade after enrolling.
- You want to leave with less owed: median debt at Adelphi is $2,000 lower than at Seton Hill.
- Your transcript is a strength: Adelphi admits 66% of applicants, so strong grades count for more here.
Lean Seton Hill if…
- The number on the bill matters: Seton Hill lists $12,126 less per year in tuition and housing than Adelphi, and neither charges by residency.
- You need an evaluation this summer: we track 1 camp at Seton Hill against none listed at Adelphi.
- Admissions is the part you are least sure about: Seton Hill admits 80% 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 | Adelphi | Seton Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & feesBoth schools charge one rate regardless of residency. | $47,290 | $41,414 — Seton Hill leads on this measure: lower published tuition |
| Room & board | $20,028 | $13,778 — Seton Hill leads on this measure: lower room & board |
| Est. year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $67,318 | $55,192 — Seton Hill leads on this measure: lower total cost per year |
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 | Adelphi | Seton Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 69% | 71% |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | $75,482/yr — Adelphi leads on this measure: higher median earnings a decade out | $51,748/yr |
| Median debt at graduation | $25,000 — Adelphi leads on this measure: less debt carried out the door | $27,000 |
| Debt as a share of year-10 payMedian debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back. | 33% — Adelphi leads on this measure: debt is a smaller share of what graduates earn | 52% |
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 | Adelphi | Seton Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Admission rateLower means more selective — harder to get in, but not automatically the better fit. | 66% | 80% |
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 7,406 | 1,984 |
| Where it is | Garden City, NY | Greensburg, PA |
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 | Adelphi | Seton Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Conference | NE10 | PSAC |
| Head coach | Katie Apostolopoulos | Mandy Sansbury |
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 | Adelphi | Seton Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Camps we track | — | 1 listed (1 with dates) |
| Program on X / Instagram | 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. 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.
Adelphi
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.
Seton Hill
Find the recruiting questionnaireWe do not hold a verified form link for this program — this opens a search.
Camps we track
- SHU Prospect Camp08/29/2026 · 8th Grade - 12th Grade · $175
Adelphi vs Seton Hill: common questions
- Is Adelphi or Seton Hill cheaper?
- On published price, Seton Hill is cheaper — about $55,192 a year in tuition and housing, against $67,318 at Adelphi. 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, Adelphi or Seton Hill?
- Seton Hill, at 71% against 69% at Adelphi (IPEDS, 2023-24). That is the whole student body, not the softball roster.
- Do Adelphi and Seton Hill 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.
- Do Adelphi and Seton Hill run softball camps?
- We track 1 camp at Seton Hill and none currently listed at Adelphi. Camp listings change through the year — check the program's own site before ruling it out.
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 Adelphi and Seton Hill accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.
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