Seton Hill vs Thomas Jefferson: Softball Program Comparison
Two D2 programs. Seton Hill runs $7,737 less per year; Seton Hill graduates 3 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 Seton Hill if…
- The number on the bill matters: Seton Hill lists $7,737 less per year in tuition and housing than Thomas Jefferson, and neither charges by residency.
- Finishing the degree is the priority: Seton Hill graduates 3 percentage points more of its students than Thomas Jefferson.
- You need an evaluation this summer: we track 1 camp at Seton Hill against none listed at Thomas Jefferson.
Lean Thomas Jefferson if…
- You are weighing the degree as an investment: Thomas Jefferson graduates earn about $25,701 more per year a decade after enrolling.
- You want to leave with less owed: median debt at Thomas Jefferson is $12,256 lower than at Seton Hill.
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 | Seton Hill | Thomas Jefferson |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & feesBoth schools charge one rate regardless of residency. | $41,414 — Seton Hill leads on this measure: lower published tuition | $45,683 |
| Room & board | $13,778 — Seton Hill leads on this measure: lower room & board | $17,246 |
| Est. year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $55,192 — Seton Hill leads on this measure: lower total cost per year | $62,929 |
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 | Seton Hill | Thomas Jefferson |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 71% — Seton Hill leads on this measure: higher share of students finishing their degree | 68% |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | $51,748/yr | $77,449/yr — Thomas Jefferson leads on this measure: higher median earnings a decade out |
| Median debt at graduation | $27,000 | $14,744 — Thomas Jefferson 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. | 52% | 19% — Thomas Jefferson leads on this measure: debt is a smaller share of what graduates earn |
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 | Seton Hill | Thomas Jefferson |
|---|---|---|
| Admission rateLower means more selective — harder to get in, but not automatically the better fit. | 80% | 81% |
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 1,984 | 8,315 |
| Where it is | Greensburg, PA | Philadelphia, 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 | Seton Hill | Thomas Jefferson |
|---|---|---|
| Conference | PSAC | CACC |
| Head coach | Mandy Sansbury | Bob Baginski |
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 | Seton Hill | Thomas Jefferson |
|---|---|---|
| Camps we track | 1 listed (1 with dates) | — |
| Recruiting questionnaire | — | Yes |
| Program on X / Instagram | — | 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.
Seton Hill
Find the recruiting questionnaireWe do not hold a verified form link for this program — this opens a search.
Camps we track
- SHU Prospect Camp08/29/2026 · 8th Grade - 12th Grade · $175
Thomas Jefferson
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.
Seton Hill vs Thomas Jefferson: common questions
- Is Seton Hill or Thomas Jefferson cheaper?
- On published price, Seton Hill is cheaper — about $55,192 a year in tuition and housing, against $62,929 at Thomas Jefferson. 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, Seton Hill or Thomas Jefferson?
- Seton Hill, at 71% against 68% at Thomas Jefferson (IPEDS, 2023-24). That is the whole student body, not the softball roster.
- Do Seton Hill and Thomas Jefferson 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 Seton Hill and Thomas Jefferson run softball camps?
- We track 1 camp at Seton Hill and none currently listed at Thomas Jefferson. Camp listings change through the year — check the program's own site before ruling it out.
- How do I contact the coaches at Seton Hill and Thomas Jefferson?
- Thomas Jefferson runs a recruiting questionnaire — submit it first, since questionnaires are exempt from NCAA contact-date rules. For Seton Hill, 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 Seton Hill and Thomas Jefferson accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.
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