Pitt-Bradford vs Rutgers-Newark: Softball Program Comparison
Two D3 programs. Pitt-Bradford runs $13,066 less per year out of state; Rutgers-Newark graduates 25 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 Pitt-Bradford if…
- You are an out-of-state recruit and the number on the bill matters: Pitt-Bradford lists $13,066 less per year in tuition and housing than Rutgers-Newark.
- You would be in-state: Pitt-Bradford is $1,966 cheaper per year on published in-state tuition than Rutgers-Newark.
Lean Rutgers-Newark if…
- Finishing the degree is the priority: Rutgers-Newark graduates 25 percentage points more of its students than Pitt-Bradford.
- You need an evaluation this summer: we track 1 camp at Rutgers-Newark against none listed at Pitt-Bradford.
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 | Pitt-Bradford | Rutgers-Newark |
|---|---|---|
| In-state tuition & fees | $14,620 — Pitt-Bradford leads on this measure: lower published in-state tuition | $16,586 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $26,494 — Pitt-Bradford leads on this measure: lower published out-of-state tuition | $35,348 |
| Room & board | $10,848 — Pitt-Bradford leads on this measure: lower room & board | $15,060 |
| Est. in-state year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $25,468 — Pitt-Bradford leads on this measure: lower total in-state cost | $31,646 |
| Est. out-of-state year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $37,342 — Pitt-Bradford leads on this measure: lower total out-of-state cost | $50,408 |
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 | Pitt-Bradford | Rutgers-Newark |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 43% | 68% — Rutgers-Newark leads on this measure: higher share of students finishing their degree |
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 | Pitt-Bradford | Rutgers-Newark |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 1,003 | 10,809 |
| Where it is | Bradford, PA | Newark, NJ |
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 | Pitt-Bradford | Rutgers-Newark |
|---|---|---|
| Conference | AMCC | NJAC |
| Head coach | Tina Phillips | Jaclyn Davis |
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 | Pitt-Bradford | Rutgers-Newark |
|---|---|---|
| Camps we track | — | 1 listed |
| Recruiting questionnaire | — | 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.
Pitt-Bradford
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.
Pitt-Bradford vs Rutgers-Newark: common questions
- Is Pitt-Bradford or Rutgers-Newark cheaper?
- On published price, Pitt-Bradford is cheaper — about $37,342 a year out of state in tuition and housing, against $50,408 at Rutgers-Newark. 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, Pitt-Bradford or Rutgers-Newark?
- Rutgers-Newark, at 68% against 43% at Pitt-Bradford (IPEDS, 2023-24). That is the whole student body, not the softball roster.
- Do Pitt-Bradford and Rutgers-Newark 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 Pitt-Bradford and Rutgers-Newark run softball camps?
- We track 1 camp at Rutgers-Newark and none currently listed at Pitt-Bradford. Camp listings change through the year — check the program's own site before ruling it out.
- How do I contact the coaches at Pitt-Bradford and Rutgers-Newark?
- Rutgers-Newark runs a recruiting questionnaire — submit it first, since questionnaires are exempt from NCAA contact-date rules. For Pitt-Bradford, we do not hold a verified form link, so start from the program page and email the staff directly.
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 Pitt-Bradford and Rutgers-Newark accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.
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