North Park vs UW-Stout: Softball Program Comparison
Two D3 programs. UW-Stout runs $18,676 less per year out of state; North Park graduates 3 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 North Park if…
- Finishing the degree is the priority: North Park graduates 3 percentage points more of its students than UW-Stout.
Lean UW-Stout if…
- You are an out-of-state recruit and the number on the bill matters: UW-Stout lists $18,676 less per year in tuition and housing than North Park.
- You would be in-state: UW-Stout is $25,183 cheaper per year on published in-state tuition than North Park.
- You need an evaluation this summer: we track 8 camps at UW-Stout against 1 at North Park.
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 | North Park | UW-Stout |
|---|---|---|
| In-state tuition & fees | $35,325 | $10,142 — UW-Stout leads on this measure: lower published in-state tuition |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $35,325 | $18,706 — UW-Stout leads on this measure: lower published out-of-state tuition |
| Room & board | $10,775 | $8,718 — UW-Stout leads on this measure: lower room & board |
| Est. in-state year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $46,100 | $18,860 — UW-Stout leads on this measure: lower total in-state cost |
| Est. out-of-state year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $46,100 | $27,424 — UW-Stout leads on this measure: lower total out-of-state cost |
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 | North Park | UW-Stout |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 56% — North Park leads on this measure: higher share of students finishing their degree | 53% |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | $59,572/yr | — |
| Median debt at graduation | $25,500 | — |
| Debt as a share of year-10 payMedian debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back. | 43% | — |
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 | North Park | UW-Stout |
|---|---|---|
| Admission rateLower means more selective — harder to get in, but not automatically the better fit. | 69% | — |
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 2,624 | 6,951 |
| Where it is | Chicago, IL | Menomonie, 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 | North Park | UW-Stout |
|---|---|---|
| Conference | CCIW | WIAC |
| Head coach | Katie Anderson | Lakyn Krizan |
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 | North Park | UW-Stout |
|---|---|---|
| Camps we track | 1 listed | 8 listed (8 with dates) |
| Recruiting questionnaire | 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.
UW-Stout
Open the recruiting questionnaireCamps we track
- Fall Prospect Camp09/20/2026 · 9th Grade - College Senior · $45 - $130
- Fall High School Skills Camp09/27/2026 · 9th Grade - 12th Grade · $45 - $110
- Fall Youth Skills Camp09/27/2026 · 5th Grade - 8th Grade · $35 - $90
- Defense Progressive Series11/01/2026 - 11/22/2026 · 3rd Grade - 8th Grade · $160 - $165
North Park vs UW-Stout: common questions
- Is North Park or UW-Stout cheaper?
- On published price, UW-Stout is cheaper — about $27,424 a year out of state in tuition and housing, against $46,100 at North Park. 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, North Park or UW-Stout?
- North Park, at 56% against 53% at UW-Stout (IPEDS, 2023-24). That is the whole student body, not the softball roster.
- Do North Park and UW-Stout 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 North Park and UW-Stout run softball camps?
- Both do — we track 1 at North Park and 8 at UW-Stout. 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 North Park and UW-Stout?
- 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 North Park and UW-Stout accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.
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