Bryant & Stratton (WI) vs Minnesota State CC-Fergus Falls: Softball Program Comparison
Two JUCO programs. Minnesota State CC-Fergus Falls lists $14,044 less in tuition; Minnesota State CC-Fergus Falls graduates 23 points more of its students.
Bryant & Stratton (WI)
Region 4
Wauwatosa, WI
JUCOMinnesota State CC-Fergus Falls
Region 13
Fergus Falls, MN
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 Bryant & Stratton (WI) if…
- On the figures we hold, Bryant & Stratton (WI) does not lead Minnesota State CC-Fergus Falls on any measure above. If you are choosing between them, the deciding factors are the ones no table holds: how the staff talks to you, where you would sit on the depth chart, and whether you would want to be there without softball.
Lean Minnesota State CC-Fergus Falls if…
- Finishing the degree is the priority: Minnesota State CC-Fergus Falls graduates 23 percentage points more of its students than Bryant & Stratton (WI).
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 | Bryant & Stratton (WI) | Minnesota State CC-Fergus Falls |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & feesBoth schools charge one rate regardless of residency. | $19,944 | $5,900 — Minnesota State CC-Fergus Falls leads on this measure: lower published tuition |
| Room & board | — | $8,400 |
| Est. year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | — | $14,300 |
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 | Bryant & Stratton (WI) | Minnesota State CC-Fergus Falls |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 23% | 46% — Minnesota State CC-Fergus Falls leads on this measure: higher share of students finishing their degree |
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 | Bryant & Stratton (WI) | Minnesota State CC-Fergus Falls |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 952 | 5,414 |
| Where it is | Wauwatosa, WI | Fergus Falls, MN |
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 | Bryant & Stratton (WI) | Minnesota State CC-Fergus Falls |
|---|---|---|
| Conference | Region 4 | Region 13 |
| Head coach | Dean Herman | Steve King |
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 | Bryant & Stratton (WI) | Minnesota State CC-Fergus Falls |
|---|---|---|
| Recruiting questionnaire | Yes | Yes |
Scholarship money, honestly
Both programs sit at JUCO (NJCAA & community colleges), so the scholarship rules are identical: varies by njcaa division. Scholarship availability at junior colleges varies by NJCAA division — some can offer full athletic scholarships, some offer tuition-level aid, and NJCAA Division III offers no athletic aid.
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.
Bryant & Stratton (WI)
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.
Minnesota State CC-Fergus Falls
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.
Bryant & Stratton (WI) vs Minnesota State CC-Fergus Falls: common questions
- Which school graduates more of its students, Bryant & Stratton (WI) or Minnesota State CC-Fergus Falls?
- Minnesota State CC-Fergus Falls, at 46% against 23% at Bryant & Stratton (WI) (IPEDS, 2023-24). That is the whole student body, not the softball roster.
- Do Bryant & Stratton (WI) and Minnesota State CC-Fergus Falls offer softball scholarships?
- Both play at JUCO (NJCAA & community colleges): varies by njcaa division. Scholarship availability at junior colleges varies by NJCAA division — some can offer full athletic scholarships, some offer tuition-level aid, and NJCAA Division III offers no athletic aid.
- How do I contact the coaches at Bryant & Stratton (WI) and Minnesota State CC-Fergus Falls?
- 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 Bryant & Stratton (WI) and Minnesota State CC-Fergus Falls accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.
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