Long Island vs Saint Peter's: Softball Program Comparison
Two D1 programs. Saint Peter's graduates 8 points more of its students; Long Island graduates earn $2,135 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 Long Island if…
- You are weighing the degree as an investment: Long Island graduates earn about $2,135 more per year a decade after enrolling.
- You want to play in June: Long Island has reached 1 more NCAA tournament than Saint Peter's since 2021.
Lean Saint Peter's if…
- Finishing the degree is the priority: Saint Peter's graduates 8 percentage points more of its students than Long Island.
- You want to leave with less owed: median debt at Saint Peter's is $3,077 lower than at Long Island.
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 | Long Island | Saint Peter's |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & feesBoth schools charge one rate regardless of residency. | $41,642 | $41,054 |
| Room & board | $17,354 | $17,590 |
| Est. year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $58,996 | $58,644 |
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 | Long Island | Saint Peter's |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 55% | 63% — Saint Peter's leads on this measure: higher share of students finishing their degree |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | $59,950/yr — Long Island leads on this measure: higher median earnings a decade out | $57,815/yr |
| Median debt at graduation | $23,577 | $20,500 — Saint Peter's leads on this measure: less debt carried out the door |
| Debt as a share of year-10 payMedian debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back. | 39% | 35% — Saint Peter's 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.
| Measure | Long Island | Saint Peter's |
|---|---|---|
| Admission rateLower means more selective — harder to get in, but not automatically the better fit. | 86% | 90% |
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 16,322 | 3,673 |
| Where it is | Brookville, NY | Jersey City, NJ |
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 | Long Island | Saint Peter's |
|---|---|---|
| Conference | NEC | MAAC |
| NCAA tournament, 2021-2026Furthest round reached each year. Division I only. | 1 of the last 6 tournaments | None since 2021 |
| Head coach | Rich Calvert | Alyssa Ruiz |
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 | Long Island | Saint Peter's |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Do both, then follow with a short email to each staff.
Long Island
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.
Saint Peter's
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.
Long Island vs Saint Peter's: common questions
- Is Long Island or Saint Peter's cheaper?
- Published cost is effectively the same — about $58,996 a year 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, Long Island or Saint Peter's?
- Saint Peter's, at 63% against 55% at Long Island (IPEDS, 2023-24). That is the whole student body, not the softball roster.
- Do Long Island and Saint Peter's 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.
- How do I contact the coaches at Long Island and Saint Peter's?
- 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 Long Island and Saint Peter's accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.
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