Russell Sage vs Saint Vincent: Softball Program Comparison
Two D3 programs. Russell Sage runs $4,471 less per year; Saint Vincent 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 Russell Sage if…
- The number on the bill matters: Russell Sage lists $4,471 less per year in tuition and housing than Saint Vincent, and neither charges by residency.
- You want to leave with less owed: median debt at Russell Sage is $5,000 lower than at Saint Vincent.
- You need an evaluation this summer: we track 1 camp at Russell Sage against none listed at Saint Vincent.
Lean Saint Vincent if…
- Finishing the degree is the priority: Saint Vincent graduates 6 percentage points more of its students than Russell Sage.
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 | Russell Sage | Saint Vincent |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & feesBoth schools charge one rate regardless of residency. | $36,756 — Russell Sage leads on this measure: lower published tuition | $41,100 |
| Room & board | $13,791 | $13,918 |
| Est. year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $50,547 — Russell Sage leads on this measure: lower total cost per year | $55,018 |
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 | Russell Sage | Saint Vincent |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 66% | 72% — Saint Vincent leads on this measure: higher share of students finishing their degree |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | $58,316/yr | $59,982/yr |
| Median debt at graduation | $22,000 — Russell Sage leads on this measure: less debt carried out the door | $27,000 |
| Debt as a share of year-10 payMedian debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back. | 38% — Russell Sage leads on this measure: debt is a smaller share of what graduates earn | 45% |
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 | Russell Sage | Saint Vincent |
|---|---|---|
| Admission rateLower means more selective — harder to get in, but not automatically the better fit. | 53% | 62% |
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 2,064 | 1,442 |
| Where it is | Troy, NY | Latrobe, PA |
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 | Russell Sage | Saint Vincent |
|---|---|---|
| Conference | Empire 8 | PAC |
| Head coach | Stephanie McKay | Nicole Karr |
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 | Russell Sage | Saint Vincent |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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.
Russell Sage
Open the recruiting questionnaireCamps we track
- Fall Prospect Camp09/20/2026 · 9th Grade - 12th Grade · $100 - $150
Saint Vincent
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.
Russell Sage vs Saint Vincent: common questions
- Is Russell Sage or Saint Vincent cheaper?
- On published price, Russell Sage is cheaper — about $50,547 a year in tuition and housing, against $55,018 at Saint Vincent. 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, Russell Sage or Saint Vincent?
- Saint Vincent, at 72% against 66% at Russell Sage (IPEDS, 2023-24). That is the whole student body, not the softball roster.
- Do Russell Sage and Saint Vincent 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 Russell Sage and Saint Vincent run softball camps?
- We track 1 camp at Russell Sage and none currently listed at Saint Vincent. Camp listings change through the year — check the program's own site before ruling it out.
- How do I contact the coaches at Russell Sage and Saint Vincent?
- 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 Russell Sage and Saint Vincent accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.
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