Nazareth vs Roger Williams: Softball Program Comparison
Two D3 programs. Nazareth runs $2,856 less per year; Nazareth graduates 6 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 Nazareth if…
- The number on the bill matters: Nazareth lists $2,856 less per year in tuition and housing than Roger Williams, and neither charges by residency.
- Finishing the degree is the priority: Nazareth graduates 6 percentage points more of its students than Roger Williams.
- You want to leave with less owed: median debt at Nazareth is $902 lower than at Roger Williams.
- Your transcript is a strength: Nazareth admits 75% of applicants, so strong grades count for more here.
Lean Roger Williams if…
- You are weighing the degree as an investment: Roger Williams graduates earn about $13,808 more per year a decade after enrolling.
- Admissions is the part you are least sure about: Roger Williams admits 88% 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 | Nazareth | Roger Williams |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & feesBoth schools charge one rate regardless of residency. | $40,880 — Nazareth leads on this measure: lower published tuition | $42,666 |
| Room & board | $15,620 — Nazareth leads on this measure: lower room & board | $16,690 |
| Est. year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $56,500 — Nazareth leads on this measure: lower total cost per year | $59,356 |
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 | Nazareth | Roger Williams |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 73% — Nazareth leads on this measure: higher share of students finishing their degree | 67% |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | $56,458/yr | $70,266/yr — Roger Williams leads on this measure: higher median earnings a decade out |
| Median debt at graduation | $26,038 — Nazareth leads on this measure: less debt carried out the door | $26,940 |
| Debt as a share of year-10 payMedian debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back. | 46% | 38% — Roger Williams 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 | Nazareth | Roger Williams |
|---|---|---|
| Admission rateLower means more selective — harder to get in, but not automatically the better fit. | 75% | 88% |
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 2,439 | 4,344 |
| Where it is | Rochester, NY | Bristol, RI |
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 | Nazareth | Roger Williams |
|---|---|---|
| Conference | Empire 8 | CNE |
| Head coach | Margaret Yerdon-Grange | Joyce Maudie |
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. Do both, then follow with a short email to each staff.
Nazareth
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.
Roger Williams
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.
Nazareth vs Roger Williams: common questions
- Is Nazareth or Roger Williams cheaper?
- On published price, Nazareth is cheaper — about $56,500 a year in tuition and housing, against $59,356 at Roger Williams. 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, Nazareth or Roger Williams?
- Nazareth, at 73% against 67% at Roger Williams (IPEDS, 2023-24). That is the whole student body, not the softball roster.
- Do Nazareth and Roger Williams 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.
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 Nazareth and Roger Williams accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.
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