Southeastern Louisiana vs UNC Greensboro: Softball Program Comparison
Two D1 programs. Southeastern Louisiana runs $2,782 less per year out of state; UNC Greensboro graduates 13 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 Southeastern Louisiana if…
- You are an out-of-state recruit and the number on the bill matters: Southeastern Louisiana lists $2,782 less per year in tuition and housing than UNC Greensboro.
- You want to leave with less owed: median debt at Southeastern Louisiana is $745 lower than at UNC Greensboro.
- Admissions is the part you are least sure about: Southeastern Louisiana admits 99% of applicants.
Lean UNC Greensboro if…
- You would be in-state: UNC Greensboro is $780 cheaper per year on published in-state tuition than Southeastern Louisiana.
- Finishing the degree is the priority: UNC Greensboro graduates 13 percentage points more of its students than Southeastern Louisiana.
- You are weighing the degree as an investment: UNC Greensboro graduates earn about $1,678 more per year a decade after enrolling.
- Your transcript is a strength: UNC Greensboro admits 89% 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 | Southeastern Louisiana | UNC Greensboro |
|---|---|---|
| In-state tuition & fees | $8,373 | $7,593 — UNC Greensboro leads on this measure: lower published in-state tuition |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $20,851 — Southeastern Louisiana leads on this measure: lower published out-of-state tuition | $23,339 |
| Room & board | $10,240 | $10,534 |
| Est. in-state year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $18,613 | $18,127 |
| Est. out-of-state year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $31,091 — Southeastern Louisiana leads on this measure: lower total out-of-state cost | $33,873 |
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 | Southeastern Louisiana | UNC Greensboro |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 45% | 58% — UNC Greensboro leads on this measure: higher share of students finishing their degree |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | $46,482/yr | $48,160/yr — UNC Greensboro leads on this measure: higher median earnings a decade out |
| Median debt at graduation | $22,113 — Southeastern Louisiana leads on this measure: less debt carried out the door | $22,858 |
| Debt as a share of year-10 payMedian debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back. | 48% | 47% |
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 | Southeastern Louisiana | UNC Greensboro |
|---|---|---|
| Admission rateLower means more selective — harder to get in, but not automatically the better fit. | 99% | 89% |
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 13,861 | 17,743 |
| Where it is | Hammond, LA | Greensboro, NC |
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 | Southeastern Louisiana | UNC Greensboro |
|---|---|---|
| Conference | Southland | Southern |
| NCAA tournament, 2021-2026Furthest round reached each year. Division I only. | 3 of the last 6 tournaments | 3 of the last 6 tournaments |
| Head coach | Trent Partridge | Janelle Breneman |
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 | Southeastern Louisiana | UNC Greensboro |
|---|---|---|
| Recruiting questionnaire | Yes | Yes |
| Program on X / Instagram | 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. Do both, then follow with a short email to each staff.
Southeastern Louisiana
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.
UNC Greensboro
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.
Southeastern Louisiana vs UNC Greensboro: common questions
- Is Southeastern Louisiana or UNC Greensboro cheaper?
- On published price, Southeastern Louisiana is cheaper — about $31,091 a year out of state in tuition and housing, against $33,873 at UNC Greensboro. 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, Southeastern Louisiana or UNC Greensboro?
- UNC Greensboro, at 58% against 45% at Southeastern Louisiana (IPEDS, 2023-24). That is the whole student body, not the softball roster.
- Do Southeastern Louisiana and UNC Greensboro 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.
- How do I contact the coaches at Southeastern Louisiana and UNC Greensboro?
- 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.
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