Endicott vs Roger Williams: Softball Program Comparison

Two D3 programs in the CNE. Endicott runs $2,772 less per year; Endicott graduates 8 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 Endicott if…

  • The number on the bill matters: Endicott lists $2,772 less per year in tuition and housing than Roger Williams, and neither charges by residency.
  • Finishing the degree is the priority: Endicott graduates 8 percentage points more of its students than Roger Williams.
  • Your transcript is a strength: Endicott admits 71% of applicants, so strong grades count for more here.

Lean Roger Williams if…

  • You are weighing the degree as an investment: Roger Williams graduates earn about $11,930 more per year a decade after enrolling.
  • Admissions is the part you are least sure about: Roger Williams admits 88% 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.

What it costs to go there: Endicott compared with Roger Williams
MeasureEndicottRoger Williams
Tuition & feesBoth schools charge one rate regardless of residency.$39,212 Endicott leads on this measure: lower published tuition$42,666
Room & board$17,372$16,690 Roger Williams leads on this measure: lower room & board
Est. year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid.$56,584 Endicott leads on this measure: lower total cost per year$59,356

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.

What you leave with: Endicott compared with Roger Williams
MeasureEndicottRoger Williams
Graduation rate75% Endicott leads on this measure: higher share of students finishing their degree67%
Median earnings, 10 years after entry$58,336/yr$70,266/yr Roger Williams leads on this measure: higher median earnings a decade out
Median debt at graduation$27,000$26,940
Debt as a share of year-10 payMedian debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back.46%38% Roger Williams 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.

Getting in, and what you'd walk into: Endicott compared with Roger Williams
MeasureEndicottRoger Williams
Admission rateLower means more selective — harder to get in, but not automatically the better fit.71%88%
Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table.4,2544,344
Where it isBeverly, MABristol, RI

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.

The softball program itself: Endicott compared with Roger Williams
MeasureEndicottRoger Williams
Head coachKatie BettencourtJoyce Maudie

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.

How you actually get in front of them: Endicott compared with Roger Williams
MeasureEndicottRoger Williams
Recruiting questionnaireYesYes

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.

How D3 softball scholarships actually work →

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.

Endicott

Open the recruiting questionnaire

Camps we track

None listed right now. Camp schedules go up through the winter — check the program's own site before ruling it out.

Roger Williams

Open the recruiting questionnaire

Camps we track

None listed right now. Camp schedules go up through the winter — check the program's own site before ruling it out.

Endicott vs Roger Williams: common questions

Is Endicott or Roger Williams cheaper?
On published price, Endicott is cheaper — about $56,584 a year in tuition and housing, against $59,356 at Roger Williams. 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, Endicott or Roger Williams?
Endicott, at 75% against 67% at Roger Williams (IPEDS, 2023-24). That is the whole student body, not the softball roster.
Do Endicott and Roger Williams 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.
How do I contact the coaches at Endicott and Roger Williams?
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 Endicott and Roger Williams accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.

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