Jacksonville State vs Louisiana Monroe: Softball Program Comparison
Two D1 programs. Louisiana Monroe lists $1,426 less in out-of-state tuition.
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 Jacksonville State if…
- You want to play in June: Jacksonville State has reached 1 more NCAA tournament than Louisiana Monroe since 2021.
- You need an evaluation this summer: we track 1 camp at Jacksonville State against none listed at Louisiana Monroe.
Lean Louisiana Monroe if…
- You would be in-state: Louisiana Monroe is $3,236 cheaper per year on published in-state tuition than Jacksonville State.
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 | Jacksonville State | Louisiana Monroe |
|---|---|---|
| In-state tuition & fees | $12,426 | $9,190 — Louisiana Monroe leads on this measure: lower published in-state tuition |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $22,716 | $21,290 — Louisiana Monroe leads on this measure: lower published out-of-state tuition |
| Room & board | $8,894 — Jacksonville State leads on this measure: lower room & board | $10,182 |
| Est. in-state year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $21,320 | $19,372 — Louisiana Monroe leads on this measure: lower total in-state cost |
| Est. out-of-state year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $31,610 | $31,472 |
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 | Jacksonville State | Louisiana Monroe |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 51% | 51% |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | $45,235/yr | — |
| Median debt at graduation | $22,189 | — |
| Debt as a share of year-10 payMedian debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back. | 49% | — |
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 | Jacksonville State | Louisiana Monroe |
|---|---|---|
| Admission rateLower means more selective — harder to get in, but not automatically the better fit. | 78% | — |
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 9,672 | 8,272 |
| Where it is | Jacksonville, AL | Monroe, LA |
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 | Jacksonville State | Louisiana Monroe |
|---|---|---|
| Conference | CUSA | Sun Belt |
| NCAA tournament, 2021-2026Furthest round reached each year. Division I only. | 1 of the last 6 tournaments | None since 2021 |
| Head coach | Julie Boland | Molly Fichtner |
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 | Jacksonville State | Louisiana Monroe |
|---|---|---|
| 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 I, so the scholarship rules are identical: up to 25 (2025 roster rules; traditionally 12). Full rides exist at the top programs, but most D1 softball players are on partial scholarships. Coaches historically split about 12 equivalencies across an entire roster, and even under the 2025 rules most programs fund well below the 25-scholarship maximum.
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.
Jacksonville State
Open the recruiting questionnaireCamps we track
- Prospect Camp | August 23rd08/23/2026 · 9th - 12th Grade as of Fall 2026 · $269.00
Louisiana Monroe
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.
Jacksonville State vs Louisiana Monroe: common questions
- Is Jacksonville State or Louisiana Monroe cheaper?
- Published cost is effectively the same — about $31,610 a year out of state in tuition and housing at both, before any aid. Cost is unlikely to be what decides this one.
- Which school graduates more of its students, Jacksonville State or Louisiana Monroe?
- Both report a 51% graduation rate (IPEDS, 2023-24).
- Do Jacksonville State and Louisiana Monroe offer softball scholarships?
- Both play at NCAA Division I: up to 25 (2025 roster rules; traditionally 12). Full rides exist at the top programs, but most D1 softball players are on partial scholarships. Coaches historically split about 12 equivalencies across an entire roster, and even under the 2025 rules most programs fund well below the 25-scholarship maximum.
- Do Jacksonville State and Louisiana Monroe run softball camps?
- We track 1 camp at Jacksonville State and none currently listed at Louisiana Monroe. Camp listings change through the year — check the program's own site before ruling it out.
- How do I contact the coaches at Jacksonville State and Louisiana Monroe?
- 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 Jacksonville State and Louisiana Monroe accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.
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