Quinnipiac vs St. John's: Softball Program Comparison
Two D1 programs. St. John's lists $2,980 less in tuition; Quinnipiac graduates 9 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 Quinnipiac if…
- Finishing the degree is the priority: Quinnipiac graduates 9 percentage points more of its students than St. John's.
- You are weighing the degree as an investment: Quinnipiac graduates earn about $14,188 more per year a decade after enrolling.
- Your transcript is a strength: Quinnipiac admits 72% of applicants, so strong grades count for more here.
Lean St. John's if…
- You want to leave with less owed: median debt at St. John's is $1,000 lower than at Quinnipiac.
- You need an evaluation this summer: we track 2 camps at St. John's against none listed at Quinnipiac.
- Admissions is the part you are least sure about: St. John's admits 83% 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 | Quinnipiac | St. John's |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & feesBoth schools charge one rate regardless of residency. | $53,090 | $50,110 — St. John's leads on this measure: lower published tuition |
| Room & board | $16,470 — Quinnipiac leads on this measure: lower room & board | $19,926 |
| Est. year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $69,560 | $70,036 |
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 | Quinnipiac | St. John's |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 77% — Quinnipiac leads on this measure: higher share of students finishing their degree | 68% |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | $83,759/yr — Quinnipiac leads on this measure: higher median earnings a decade out | $69,571/yr |
| Median debt at graduation | $26,000 | $25,000 — St. John's 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. | 31% — Quinnipiac leads on this measure: debt is a smaller share of what graduates earn | 36% |
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 | Quinnipiac | St. John's |
|---|---|---|
| Admission rateLower means more selective — harder to get in, but not automatically the better fit. | 72% | 83% |
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 8,918 | 19,691 |
| Where it is | Hamden, CT | Queens, 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 | Quinnipiac | St. John's |
|---|---|---|
| Conference | MAAC | Big East |
| Conference level | Mid-Major | High Major |
| NCAA tournament, 2021-2026Furthest round reached each year. Division I only. | None since 2021 | None since 2021 |
| Head coach | Hillary Smith | Michelle DePolo |
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 | Quinnipiac | St. John's |
|---|---|---|
| Camps we track | — | 2 listed (2 with dates) |
| Recruiting questionnaire | — | 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.
Quinnipiac
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.
St. John's
Open the recruiting questionnaireCamps we track
- Prospect Camp 308/21/2026 · 9th Grade - College Senior · $250
- Prospect Camp 409/12/2026 · 9th Grade - College Senior · $250
Quinnipiac vs St. John's: common questions
- Is Quinnipiac or St. John's cheaper?
- Published cost is effectively the same — about $69,560 a year in tuition and housing at both, before any aid. Cost is unlikely to be what decides this one.
- Which school graduates more of its students, Quinnipiac or St. John's?
- Quinnipiac, at 77% against 68% at St. John's (IPEDS, 2023-24). That is the whole student body, not the softball roster.
- Do Quinnipiac and St. John's 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 Quinnipiac and St. John's run softball camps?
- We track 2 camps at St. John's and none currently listed at Quinnipiac. Camp listings change through the year — check the program's own site before ruling it out.
- How do I contact the coaches at Quinnipiac and St. John's?
- St. John's runs a recruiting questionnaire — submit it first, since questionnaires are exempt from NCAA contact-date rules. For Quinnipiac, 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 Quinnipiac and St. John's accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.
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