Saint Martin's vs Stanislaus State: Softball Program Comparison
Two D2 programs. Stanislaus State runs $25,756 less per year out of state.
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 Saint Martin's if…
- You need an evaluation this summer: we track 1 camp at Saint Martin's against none listed at Stanislaus State.
Lean Stanislaus State if…
- You are an out-of-state recruit and the number on the bill matters: Stanislaus State lists $25,756 less per year in tuition and housing than Saint Martin's.
- You would be in-state: Stanislaus State is $36,384 cheaper per year on published in-state tuition than Saint Martin's.
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 | Saint Martin's | Stanislaus State |
|---|---|---|
| In-state tuition & fees | $44,210 | $7,826 — Stanislaus State leads on this measure: lower published in-state tuition |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $44,210 | $19,706 — Stanislaus State leads on this measure: lower published out-of-state tuition |
| Room & board | $13,980 | $12,728 — Stanislaus State leads on this measure: lower room & board |
| Est. in-state year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $58,190 | $20,554 — Stanislaus State 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. | $58,190 | $32,434 — Stanislaus State 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 | Saint Martin's | Stanislaus State |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 57% | 58% |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | $62,092/yr | — |
| Median debt at graduation | $22,500 | — |
| Debt as a share of year-10 payMedian debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back. | 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 | Saint Martin's | Stanislaus State |
|---|---|---|
| Admission rateLower means more selective — harder to get in, but not automatically the better fit. | 90% | — |
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 1,505 | 9,841 |
| Where it is | Lacey, WA | Turlock, CA |
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 | Saint Martin's | Stanislaus State |
|---|---|---|
| Conference | GNAC | CCAA |
| Head coach | Jim Peterson | Aja Scheuber |
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 | Saint Martin's | Stanislaus State |
|---|---|---|
| Camps we track | 1 listed (1 with dates) | — |
| Recruiting questionnaire | Yes | 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.
Saint Martin's
Open the recruiting questionnaireCamps we track
- Summer Prospect Camp07/30/2026 · 9th Grade - College Junior · $125
Stanislaus State
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.
Saint Martin's vs Stanislaus State: common questions
- Is Saint Martin's or Stanislaus State cheaper?
- On published price, Stanislaus State is cheaper — about $32,434 a year out of state in tuition and housing, against $58,190 at Saint Martin's. 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, Saint Martin's or Stanislaus State?
- Stanislaus State, at 58% against 57% at Saint Martin's (IPEDS, 2023-24). That is the whole student body, not the softball roster.
- Do Saint Martin's and Stanislaus State 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 Saint Martin's and Stanislaus State run softball camps?
- We track 1 camp at Saint Martin's and none currently listed at Stanislaus State. Camp listings change through the year — check the program's own site before ruling it out.
- How do I contact the coaches at Saint Martin's and Stanislaus State?
- 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 Saint Martin's and Stanislaus State accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.
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