Adrian vs Mount St. Joseph: Softball Program Comparison
Two D3 programs. Mount St. Joseph runs $6,130 less per year; Adrian graduates earn $3,995 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 Adrian if…
- You are weighing the degree as an investment: Adrian graduates earn about $3,995 more per year a decade after enrolling.
- You need an evaluation this summer: we track 1 camp at Adrian against none listed at Mount St. Joseph.
- Admissions is the part you are least sure about: Adrian admits 73% of applicants.
Lean Mount St. Joseph if…
- The number on the bill matters: Mount St. Joseph lists $6,130 less per year in tuition and housing than Adrian, and neither charges by residency.
- Your transcript is a strength: Mount St. Joseph admits 59% of applicants, so strong grades count for more here.
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 | Adrian | Mount St. Joseph |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & feesBoth schools charge one rate regardless of residency. | $40,556 | $36,650 — Mount St. Joseph leads on this measure: lower published tuition |
| Room & board | $13,424 | $11,200 — Mount St. Joseph leads on this measure: lower room & board |
| Est. year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $53,980 | $47,850 — Mount St. Joseph 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 | Adrian | Mount St. Joseph |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 56% | 55% |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | $55,504/yr — Adrian leads on this measure: higher median earnings a decade out | $51,509/yr |
| Median debt at graduation | $27,000 | $26,827 |
| Debt as a share of year-10 payMedian debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back. | 49% — Adrian 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 | Adrian | Mount St. Joseph |
|---|---|---|
| Admission rateLower means more selective — harder to get in, but not automatically the better fit. | 73% | 59% |
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 1,760 | 2,083 |
| Where it is | Adrian, MI | Cincinnati, OH |
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 | Adrian | Mount St. Joseph |
|---|---|---|
| Conference | MIAA-D3 | HCAC |
| Head coach | Kaylee Fox | Beth Goderwis |
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 | Adrian | Mount St. Joseph |
|---|---|---|
| Camps we track | 1 listed (1 with dates) | — |
| Recruiting questionnaire | Yes | Yes |
| Program on X / Instagram | Yes | Yes |
Scholarship money, honestly
Both programs sit at NCAA Division III, so the scholarship rules are identical: 0 (no athletic scholarships). There are no athletic scholarships at D3 — by rule. But D3 schools often award generous academic merit and need-based aid that can rival an athletic scholarship elsewhere.
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.
Adrian
Open the recruiting questionnaireCamps we track
- End of Summer Bulldog Camp08/11/2026 · 6th Grade - 12th Grade · $50 - $150
Mount St. Joseph
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.
Adrian vs Mount St. Joseph: common questions
- Is Adrian or Mount St. Joseph cheaper?
- On published price, Mount St. Joseph is cheaper — about $47,850 a year in tuition and housing, against $53,980 at Adrian. 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, Adrian or Mount St. Joseph?
- Adrian, at 56% against 55% at Mount St. Joseph (IPEDS, 2023-24). That is the whole student body, not the softball roster.
- Do Adrian and Mount St. Joseph offer softball scholarships?
- Both play at NCAA Division III: 0 (no athletic scholarships). There are no athletic scholarships at D3 — by rule. But D3 schools often award generous academic merit and need-based aid that can rival an athletic scholarship elsewhere.
- Do Adrian and Mount St. Joseph run softball camps?
- We track 1 camp at Adrian and none currently listed at Mount St. Joseph. Camp listings change through the year — check the program's own site before ruling it out.
- How do I contact the coaches at Adrian and Mount St. Joseph?
- Both programs run a recruiting questionnaire, and that is the right first move — it is exempt from NCAA contact-date rules, so you can submit it at any age. Fill out both, then follow with an email to each staff.
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 Adrian and Mount St. Joseph accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.
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