Monmouth vs St. Bonaventure: Softball Program Comparison
Two D1 programs. St. Bonaventure runs $7,438 less per year; Monmouth graduates earn $10,777 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 Monmouth if…
- You are weighing the degree as an investment: Monmouth graduates earn about $10,777 more per year a decade after enrolling.
Lean St. Bonaventure if…
- The number on the bill matters: St. Bonaventure lists $7,438 less per year in tuition and housing than Monmouth, and neither charges by residency.
- You want to leave with less owed: median debt at St. Bonaventure is $1,000 lower than at Monmouth.
- You need an evaluation this summer: we track 7 camps at St. Bonaventure against 2 at Monmouth.
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 | Monmouth | St. Bonaventure |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & feesBoth schools charge one rate regardless of residency. | $44,850 | $40,150 — St. Bonaventure leads on this measure: lower published tuition |
| Room & board | $17,738 | $15,000 — St. Bonaventure leads on this measure: lower room & board |
| Est. year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $62,588 | $55,150 — St. Bonaventure 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 | Monmouth | St. Bonaventure |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 70% | 70% |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | $67,991/yr — Monmouth leads on this measure: higher median earnings a decade out | $57,214/yr |
| Median debt at graduation | $27,000 | $26,000 — St. Bonaventure 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. | 40% — Monmouth leads on this measure: debt is a smaller share of what graduates earn | 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 | Monmouth | St. Bonaventure |
|---|---|---|
| Admission rateLower means more selective — harder to get in, but not automatically the better fit. | 89% | 82% |
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 4,981 | 2,603 |
| Where it is | West Long Branch, NJ | Saint Bonaventure, NY |
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 | Monmouth | St. Bonaventure |
|---|---|---|
| Conference | CAA | Atlantic 10 |
| NCAA tournament, 2021-2026Furthest round reached each year. Division I only. | None since 2021 | None since 2021 |
| Head coach | Morgan Royer | Camden Decker |
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 | Monmouth | St. Bonaventure |
|---|---|---|
| Camps we track | 2 listed (2 with dates) | 7 listed (7 with dates) |
| 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. 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.
Monmouth
Open the recruiting questionnaireCamps we track
- Hawks Prospect Clinic Session 208/03/2026 · 8th Grade - 12th Grade · $300
- Hawks Prospect Clinic Session 1 (new date)08/04/2026 · 8th Grade - 12th Grade · $300
St. Bonaventure
Open the recruiting questionnaireCamps we track
- Bonnies Prospect Camp | July 21st07/21/2026 · 7th - College Sophomore Grade as of Fall · $217.00
- Bonnies Prospect Camp | July 23rd07/23/2026 · 7th - College Sophomore Grade as of Fall · $217.00
- Bonnies Prospect Camp | August 19th08/19/2026 · 7th - College Sophomore Grade as of Fall · $217.00
- Bonnies Prospect Camp | August 23rd08/23/2026 · 7th - College Sophomore Grade as of Fall · $217.00
Monmouth vs St. Bonaventure: common questions
- Is Monmouth or St. Bonaventure cheaper?
- On published price, St. Bonaventure is cheaper — about $55,150 a year in tuition and housing, against $62,588 at Monmouth. 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, Monmouth or St. Bonaventure?
- Both report a 70% graduation rate (IPEDS, 2023-24).
- Do Monmouth and St. Bonaventure 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 Monmouth and St. Bonaventure run softball camps?
- Both do — we track 2 at Monmouth and 7 at St. Bonaventure. 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 Monmouth and St. Bonaventure?
- 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.
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