Ohio Dominican vs Ursuline: Softball Program Comparison
Two D2 programs in the G-MAC. Ohio Dominican runs $3,274 less per year; Ursuline 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 Ohio Dominican if…
- The number on the bill matters: Ohio Dominican lists $3,274 less per year in tuition and housing than Ursuline, and neither charges by residency.
- You need an evaluation this summer: we track 1 camp at Ohio Dominican against none listed at Ursuline.
- Admissions is the part you are least sure about: Ohio Dominican admits 94% of applicants.
Lean Ursuline if…
- Finishing the degree is the priority: Ursuline graduates 5 percentage points more of its students than Ohio Dominican.
- You are weighing the degree as an investment: Ursuline graduates earn about $5,130 more per year a decade after enrolling.
- Your transcript is a strength: Ursuline admits 75% of applicants, so strong grades count for more here.
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 | Ohio Dominican | Ursuline |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & feesBoth schools charge one rate regardless of residency. | $34,370 — Ohio Dominican leads on this measure: lower published tuition | $37,860 |
| Room & board | $12,500 | $12,284 |
| Est. year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $46,870 — Ohio Dominican leads on this measure: lower total cost per year | $50,144 |
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 | Ohio Dominican | Ursuline |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 48% | 53% — Ursuline leads on this measure: higher share of students finishing their degree |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | $51,748/yr | $56,878/yr — Ursuline leads on this measure: higher median earnings a decade out |
| Median debt at graduation | $26,000 | $26,250 |
| Debt as a share of year-10 payMedian debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back. | 50% | 46% — Ursuline 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 | Ohio Dominican | Ursuline |
|---|---|---|
| Admission rateLower means more selective — harder to get in, but not automatically the better fit. | 94% | 75% |
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 1,258 | 923 |
| Where it is | Columbus, OH | Pepper Pike, OH |
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 | Ohio Dominican | Ursuline |
|---|---|---|
| Head coach | Marcella Vanlandingham | Danielle L'Argent |
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 | Ohio Dominican | Ursuline |
|---|---|---|
| Camps we track | 1 listed (1 with dates) | — |
| Recruiting questionnaire | Yes | Yes |
| Program on X / Instagram | Yes | — |
Scholarship money, honestly
Both programs sit at NCAA Division II, so the scholarship rules are identical: 7.2 (equivalency). Full athletic rides are rare at D2. With 7.2 equivalencies spread across a roster, nearly every scholarship is partial — but athletic aid stacks with academic and need-based aid.
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.
Ohio Dominican
Open the recruiting questionnaireCamps we track
- Prospect Camp08/30/2026 · 9th Grade - 12th Grade · $115
Ursuline
Open the recruiting questionnaireCamps we track
None listed right now. Camp schedules go up through the winter — check the program's own site before ruling it out.
Ohio Dominican vs Ursuline: common questions
- Is Ohio Dominican or Ursuline cheaper?
- On published price, Ohio Dominican is cheaper — about $46,870 a year in tuition and housing, against $50,144 at Ursuline. 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, Ohio Dominican or Ursuline?
- Ursuline, at 53% against 48% at Ohio Dominican (IPEDS, 2023-24). That is the whole student body, not the softball roster.
- Do Ohio Dominican and Ursuline offer softball scholarships?
- Both play at NCAA Division II: 7.2 (equivalency). Full athletic rides are rare at D2. With 7.2 equivalencies spread across a roster, nearly every scholarship is partial — but athletic aid stacks with academic and need-based aid.
- Do Ohio Dominican and Ursuline run softball camps?
- We track 1 camp at Ohio Dominican and none currently listed at Ursuline. Camp listings change through the year — check the program's own site before ruling it out.
- How do I contact the coaches at Ohio Dominican and Ursuline?
- 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 Ohio Dominican and Ursuline accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.
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