Faulkner vs Keiser: Softball Program Comparison
Two NAIA programs. Faulkner runs $7,846 less per year; Keiser graduates 6 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 Faulkner if…
- The number on the bill matters: Faulkner lists $7,846 less per year in tuition and housing than Keiser, and neither charges by residency.
- You are weighing the degree as an investment: Faulkner graduates earn about $3,761 more per year a decade after enrolling.
- You want to leave with less owed: median debt at Faulkner is $3,125 lower than at Keiser.
- Your transcript is a strength: Faulkner admits 73% of applicants, so strong grades count for more here.
Lean Keiser if…
- Finishing the degree is the priority: Keiser graduates 6 percentage points more of its students than Faulkner.
- Admissions is the part you are least sure about: Keiser admits 97% of applicants.
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 | Faulkner | Keiser |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & feesBoth schools charge one rate regardless of residency. | $23,920 | $24,136 |
| Room & board | $8,020 — Faulkner leads on this measure: lower room & board | $15,650 |
| Est. year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $31,940 — Faulkner leads on this measure: lower total cost per year | $39,786 |
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 | Faulkner | Keiser |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 38% | 44% — Keiser leads on this measure: higher share of students finishing their degree |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | $43,457/yr — Faulkner leads on this measure: higher median earnings a decade out | $39,696/yr |
| Median debt at graduation | $23,000 — Faulkner leads on this measure: less debt carried out the door | $26,125 |
| Debt as a share of year-10 payMedian debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back. | 53% — Faulkner leads on this measure: debt is a smaller share of what graduates earn | 66% |
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 | Faulkner | Keiser |
|---|---|---|
| Admission rateLower means more selective — harder to get in, but not automatically the better fit. | 73% | 97% |
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 2,933 | 20,102 |
| Where it is | Montgomery, AL | Fort Lauderdale, FL |
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 | Faulkner | Keiser |
|---|---|---|
| Conference | SSAC | SUN |
| Head coach | Hal Wynn | John Pryor |
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 | Faulkner | Keiser |
|---|---|---|
| Recruiting questionnaire | Yes | — |
Scholarship money, honestly
Both programs sit at NAIA, so the scholarship rules are identical: 10 (equivalency). NAIA softball allows 10 scholarship equivalencies, and coaches have flexibility in how they divide them. Most awards are partial, frequently stacked with academic 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.
Faulkner
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.
Keiser
Find the recruiting questionnaireWe do not hold a verified form link for this program — this opens a search.
Camps we track
None listed right now. Camp schedules go up through the winter — check the program's own site before ruling it out.
Faulkner vs Keiser: common questions
- Is Faulkner or Keiser cheaper?
- On published price, Faulkner is cheaper — about $31,940 a year in tuition and housing, against $39,786 at Keiser. 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, Faulkner or Keiser?
- Keiser, at 44% against 38% at Faulkner (IPEDS, 2023-24). That is the whole student body, not the softball roster.
- Do Faulkner and Keiser offer softball scholarships?
- Both play at NAIA: 10 (equivalency). NAIA softball allows 10 scholarship equivalencies, and coaches have flexibility in how they divide them. Most awards are partial, frequently stacked with academic aid.
- How do I contact the coaches at Faulkner and Keiser?
- Faulkner runs a recruiting questionnaire — submit it first, since questionnaires are exempt from NCAA contact-date rules. For Keiser, 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 Faulkner and Keiser accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.
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