Lawrence vs Monmouth (IL): Softball Program Comparison
Two D3 programs in the MWC. Monmouth (IL) runs $12,663 less per year; Lawrence graduates 16 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 Lawrence if…
- Finishing the degree is the priority: Lawrence graduates 16 percentage points more of its students than Monmouth (IL).
- You are weighing the degree as an investment: Lawrence graduates earn about $4,679 more per year a decade after enrolling.
- You want to leave with less owed: median debt at Lawrence is $1,000 lower than at Monmouth (IL).
- You need an evaluation this summer: we track 4 camps at Lawrence against none listed at Monmouth (IL).
Lean Monmouth (IL) if…
- The number on the bill matters: Monmouth (IL) lists $12,663 less per year in tuition and housing than Lawrence, and neither charges by residency.
- Admissions is the part you are least sure about: Monmouth (IL) admits 91% 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 | Lawrence | Monmouth (IL) |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & feesBoth schools charge one rate regardless of residency. | $55,461 | $43,520 — Monmouth (IL) leads on this measure: lower published tuition |
| Room & board | $11,838 | $11,116 — Monmouth (IL) leads on this measure: lower room & board |
| Est. year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $67,299 | $54,636 — Monmouth (IL) 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 | Lawrence | Monmouth (IL) |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 76% — Lawrence leads on this measure: higher share of students finishing their degree | 60% |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | $55,789/yr — Lawrence leads on this measure: higher median earnings a decade out | $51,110/yr |
| Median debt at graduation | $26,000 — Lawrence 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. | 47% — Lawrence 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 | Lawrence | Monmouth (IL) |
|---|---|---|
| Admission rateLower means more selective — harder to get in, but not automatically the better fit. | 64% | 91% |
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 1,410 | 727 |
| Where it is | Appleton, WI | Monmouth, IL |
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 | Lawrence | Monmouth (IL) |
|---|---|---|
| Head coach | Korey Krueger | Chris Jans |
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 | Lawrence | Monmouth (IL) |
|---|---|---|
| Camps we track | 4 listed (4 with dates) | — |
| Recruiting questionnaire | 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.
Lawrence
Open the recruiting questionnaireCamps we track
- 2026 Alumni Game10/10/2026 · $0.00
- 2026 Lawrence University Prospect ID Hitting Camp10/11/2026 · 9th Grade - 12th Grade · $50
- Lawrence University New Year Hitting Camp | Ages 9-1401/03/2027 · 9 - 14 · $45
- Lawrence University New Year Hitting Camp | High School01/03/2027 · 9th Grade - 12th Grade · $65
Monmouth (IL)
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.
Lawrence vs Monmouth (IL): common questions
- Is Lawrence or Monmouth (IL) cheaper?
- On published price, Monmouth (IL) is cheaper — about $54,636 a year in tuition and housing, against $67,299 at Lawrence. 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, Lawrence or Monmouth (IL)?
- Lawrence, at 76% against 60% at Monmouth (IL) (IPEDS, 2023-24). That is the whole student body, not the softball roster.
- Do Lawrence and Monmouth (IL) 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 Lawrence and Monmouth (IL) run softball camps?
- We track 4 camps at Lawrence and none currently listed at Monmouth (IL). Camp listings change through the year — check the program's own site before ruling it out.
- How do I contact the coaches at Lawrence and Monmouth (IL)?
- Lawrence runs a recruiting questionnaire — submit it first, since questionnaires are exempt from NCAA contact-date rules. For Monmouth (IL), we do not hold a verified form link, so start from the program page and email the staff directly.
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 Lawrence and Monmouth (IL) accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.
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