Eastern New Mexico vs UT Tyler: Softball Program Comparison
Two D2 programs in the LSC. Eastern New Mexico runs $18,619 less per year out of state; UT Tyler graduates 7 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 Eastern New Mexico if…
- You are an out-of-state recruit and the number on the bill matters: Eastern New Mexico lists $18,619 less per year in tuition and housing than UT Tyler.
- You would be in-state: Eastern New Mexico is $3,057 cheaper per year on published in-state tuition than UT Tyler.
- You want to leave with less owed: median debt at Eastern New Mexico is $637 lower than at UT Tyler.
Lean UT Tyler if…
- Finishing the degree is the priority: UT Tyler graduates 7 percentage points more of its students than Eastern New Mexico.
- You are weighing the degree as an investment: UT Tyler graduates earn about $18,503 more per year a decade after enrolling.
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 | Eastern New Mexico | UT Tyler |
|---|---|---|
| In-state tuition & fees | $6,863 — Eastern New Mexico leads on this measure: lower published in-state tuition | $9,920 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $8,843 — Eastern New Mexico leads on this measure: lower published out-of-state tuition | $25,198 |
| Room & board | $8,446 — Eastern New Mexico leads on this measure: lower room & board | $10,710 |
| Est. in-state year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $15,309 — Eastern New Mexico leads on this measure: lower total in-state cost | $20,630 |
| Est. out-of-state year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $17,289 — Eastern New Mexico leads on this measure: lower total out-of-state cost | $35,908 |
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 | Eastern New Mexico | UT Tyler |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 40% | 47% — UT Tyler leads on this measure: higher share of students finishing their degree |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | $38,550/yr | $57,053/yr — UT Tyler leads on this measure: higher median earnings a decade out |
| Median debt at graduation | $16,500 — Eastern New Mexico leads on this measure: less debt carried out the door | $17,137 |
| Debt as a share of year-10 payMedian debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back. | 43% | 30% — UT Tyler 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 | Eastern New Mexico | UT Tyler |
|---|---|---|
| Admission rateLower means more selective — harder to get in, but not automatically the better fit. | 92% | 94% |
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 5,386 | 9,678 |
| Where it is | Portales, NM | Tyler, TX |
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 | Eastern New Mexico | UT Tyler |
|---|---|---|
| Head coach | Amanda Fefel | Dani Price |
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 | Eastern New Mexico | UT Tyler |
|---|---|---|
| Recruiting questionnaire | Yes | 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. Do both, then follow with a short email to each staff.
Eastern New Mexico
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.
UT Tyler
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.
Eastern New Mexico vs UT Tyler: common questions
- Is Eastern New Mexico or UT Tyler cheaper?
- On published price, Eastern New Mexico is cheaper — about $17,289 a year out of state in tuition and housing, against $35,908 at UT Tyler. 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, Eastern New Mexico or UT Tyler?
- UT Tyler, at 47% against 40% at Eastern New Mexico (IPEDS, 2023-24). That is the whole student body, not the softball roster.
- Do Eastern New Mexico and UT Tyler 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.
- How do I contact the coaches at Eastern New Mexico and UT Tyler?
- 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 Eastern New Mexico and UT Tyler accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.
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