Marietta vs Wisconsin Lutheran: Softball Program Comparison
Two D3 programs. Wisconsin Lutheran runs $4,558 less per year; Wisconsin Lutheran graduates 5 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 Marietta if…
- You are weighing the degree as an investment: Marietta graduates earn about $2,516 more per year a decade after enrolling.
Lean Wisconsin Lutheran if…
- The number on the bill matters: Wisconsin Lutheran lists $4,558 less per year in tuition and housing than Marietta, and neither charges by residency.
- Finishing the degree is the priority: Wisconsin Lutheran graduates 5 percentage points more of its students than Marietta.
- You want to leave with less owed: median debt at Wisconsin Lutheran is $1,000 lower than at Marietta.
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 | Marietta | Wisconsin Lutheran |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & feesBoth schools charge one rate regardless of residency. | $38,974 | $35,080 — Wisconsin Lutheran leads on this measure: lower published tuition |
| Room & board | $12,544 | $11,880 — Wisconsin Lutheran leads on this measure: lower room & board |
| Est. year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $51,518 | $46,960 — Wisconsin Lutheran 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 | Marietta | Wisconsin Lutheran |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 58% | 63% — Wisconsin Lutheran leads on this measure: higher share of students finishing their degree |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | $57,180/yr — Marietta leads on this measure: higher median earnings a decade out | $54,664/yr |
| Median debt at graduation | $27,000 | $26,000 — Wisconsin Lutheran 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. | 47% | 48% |
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 | Marietta | Wisconsin Lutheran |
|---|---|---|
| Admission rateLower means more selective — harder to get in, but not automatically the better fit. | 79% | 78% |
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 1,171 | 1,094 |
| Where it is | Marietta, OH | Milwaukee, WI |
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 | Marietta | Wisconsin Lutheran |
|---|---|---|
| Conference | OAC | NACC |
| Head coach | Jenn Castle | James Flegel |
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 | Marietta | Wisconsin Lutheran |
|---|---|---|
| Camps we track | 1 listed (1 with dates) | 1 listed (1 with dates) |
| Recruiting questionnaire | Yes | — |
| Program on X / Instagram | Yes | 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.
Marietta
Open the recruiting questionnaireCamps we track
- Prospect Camp09/13/2026 · 9th Grade - 12th Grade · $135
Wisconsin Lutheran
Find the recruiting questionnaireWe do not hold a verified form link for this program — this opens a search.
Camps we track
- ID Camp09/19/2026 · 9th Grade - 12th Grade · $135
Marietta vs Wisconsin Lutheran: common questions
- Is Marietta or Wisconsin Lutheran cheaper?
- On published price, Wisconsin Lutheran is cheaper — about $46,960 a year in tuition and housing, against $51,518 at Marietta. 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, Marietta or Wisconsin Lutheran?
- Wisconsin Lutheran, at 63% against 58% at Marietta (IPEDS, 2023-24). That is the whole student body, not the softball roster.
- Do Marietta and Wisconsin Lutheran 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 Marietta and Wisconsin Lutheran run softball camps?
- Both do — we track 1 at Marietta and 1 at Wisconsin Lutheran. A program's own camp is usually the fastest way to be evaluated by the staff that would recruit you.
- How do I contact the coaches at Marietta and Wisconsin Lutheran?
- Marietta runs a recruiting questionnaire — submit it first, since questionnaires are exempt from NCAA contact-date rules. For Wisconsin Lutheran, 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 Marietta and Wisconsin Lutheran accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.
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