Marist vs New Haven: Softball Program Comparison
Two D1 programs. Marist graduates 21 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 Marist if…
- Finishing the degree is the priority: Marist graduates 21 percentage points more of its students than New Haven.
- You want to play in June: Marist has reached 3 more NCAA tournaments than New Haven since 2021.
- You need an evaluation this summer: we track 1 camp at Marist against none listed at New Haven.
- You want the stronger program on paper: Marist rates strong against solid at New Haven.
Lean New Haven if…
- On the figures we hold, New Haven does not lead Marist on any measure above. If you are choosing between them, the deciding factors are the ones no table holds: how the staff talks to you, where you would sit on the depth chart, and whether you would want to be there without softball.
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 | Marist | New Haven |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & feesBoth schools charge one rate regardless of residency. | $46,140 | $45,730 |
| Room & board | $17,710 — Marist leads on this measure: lower room & board | $19,954 |
| Est. year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $63,850 | $65,684 |
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 | Marist | New Haven |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 80% — Marist leads on this measure: higher share of students finishing their degree | 59% |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | — | $60,126/yr |
| Median debt at graduation | — | $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. | — | 45% |
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 | Marist | New Haven |
|---|---|---|
| Admission rateLower means more selective — harder to get in, but not automatically the better fit. | — | 60% |
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 6,452 | 9,830 |
| Where it is | Poughkeepsie, NY | West Haven, CT |
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 | Marist | New Haven |
|---|---|---|
| Conference | MAAC | NEC |
| NCAA tournament, 2021-2026Furthest round reached each year. Division I only. | 3 of the last 6 tournaments | None since 2021 |
| Program strengthCommitBound rating from division, conference level, postseason record and staff stability. | Strong | Solid |
| Head coach | Joe Ausanio | Kelly Paterson |
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 | Marist | New Haven |
|---|---|---|
| Camps we track | 1 listed | — |
| Program on X / Instagram | — | 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.
Marist
Find the recruiting questionnaireWe do not hold a verified form link for this program — this opens a search.
Camps we track
New Haven
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.
Marist vs New Haven: common questions
- Is Marist or New Haven cheaper?
- Published cost is effectively the same — about $63,850 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, Marist or New Haven?
- Marist, at 80% against 59% at New Haven (IPEDS, 2023-24). That is the whole student body, not the softball roster.
- Do Marist and New Haven 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 Marist and New Haven run softball camps?
- We track 1 camp at Marist and none currently listed at New Haven. Camp listings change through the year — check the program's own site before ruling it out.
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 Marist and New Haven accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.
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