Lancaster Bible vs Mount Aloysius: Softball Program Comparison
Two D3 programs. Mount Aloysius runs $3,280 less per year; Lancaster Bible graduates 15 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 Lancaster Bible if…
- Finishing the degree is the priority: Lancaster Bible graduates 15 percentage points more of its students than Mount Aloysius.
- You want to leave with less owed: median debt at Lancaster Bible is $3,787 lower than at Mount Aloysius.
- Your transcript is a strength: Lancaster Bible admits 56% of applicants, so strong grades count for more here.
Lean Mount Aloysius if…
- The number on the bill matters: Mount Aloysius lists $3,280 less per year in tuition and housing than Lancaster Bible, and neither charges by residency.
- You are weighing the degree as an investment: Mount Aloysius graduates earn about $2,069 more per year a decade after enrolling.
- Admissions is the part you are least sure about: Mount Aloysius admits 82% 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 | Lancaster Bible | Mount Aloysius |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & feesBoth schools charge one rate regardless of residency. | $29,990 | $26,156 — Mount Aloysius leads on this measure: lower published tuition |
| Room & board | $11,640 — Lancaster Bible leads on this measure: lower room & board | $12,194 |
| Est. year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $41,630 | $38,350 — Mount Aloysius 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 | Lancaster Bible | Mount Aloysius |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 71% — Lancaster Bible leads on this measure: higher share of students finishing their degree | 56% |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | $44,096/yr | $46,165/yr — Mount Aloysius leads on this measure: higher median earnings a decade out |
| Median debt at graduation | $20,500 — Lancaster Bible leads on this measure: less debt carried out the door | $24,287 |
| Debt as a share of year-10 payMedian debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back. | 46% — Lancaster Bible leads on this measure: debt is a smaller share of what graduates earn | 53% |
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 | Lancaster Bible | Mount Aloysius |
|---|---|---|
| Admission rateLower means more selective — harder to get in, but not automatically the better fit. | 56% | 82% |
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 2,455 | 2,967 |
| Where it is | Lancaster, PA | Cresson, 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 | Lancaster Bible | Mount Aloysius |
|---|---|---|
| Conference | United East | AMCC |
| Head coach | John Clemens | Michelle Ross |
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 | Lancaster Bible | Mount Aloysius |
|---|---|---|
| Program on X / Instagram | — | 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. Do both, then follow with a short email to each staff.
Lancaster Bible
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.
Mount Aloysius
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.
Lancaster Bible vs Mount Aloysius: common questions
- Is Lancaster Bible or Mount Aloysius cheaper?
- On published price, Mount Aloysius is cheaper — about $38,350 a year in tuition and housing, against $41,630 at Lancaster Bible. 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, Lancaster Bible or Mount Aloysius?
- Lancaster Bible, at 71% against 56% at Mount Aloysius (IPEDS, 2023-24). That is the whole student body, not the softball roster.
- Do Lancaster Bible and Mount Aloysius 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.
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 Lancaster Bible and Mount Aloysius accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.
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