Florida Tech vs Nova Southeastern: Softball Program Comparison
Two D2 programs in the SSC. Nova Southeastern runs $5,670 less per year.
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 Florida Tech if…
- On the figures we hold, Florida Tech does not lead Nova Southeastern 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 Nova Southeastern if…
- The number on the bill matters: Nova Southeastern lists $5,670 less per year in tuition and housing than Florida Tech, and neither charges by residency.
- You need an evaluation this summer: we track 1 camp at Nova Southeastern against none listed at Florida Tech.
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 | Florida Tech | Nova Southeastern |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & feesBoth schools charge one rate regardless of residency. | $44,360 | $37,080 — Nova Southeastern leads on this measure: lower published tuition |
| Room & board | $14,340 — Florida Tech leads on this measure: lower room & board | $15,950 |
| Est. year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $58,700 | $53,030 — Nova Southeastern leads on this measure: lower total cost per year |
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 | Florida Tech | Nova Southeastern |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 65% | 64% |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | — | $59,209/yr |
| Median debt at graduation | — | $24,250 |
| Debt as a share of year-10 payMedian debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back. | — | 41% |
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 | Florida Tech | Nova Southeastern |
|---|---|---|
| Admission rateLower means more selective — harder to get in, but not automatically the better fit. | — | 73% |
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 8,516 | 20,877 |
| Where it is | Melbourne, FL | 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 | Florida Tech | Nova Southeastern |
|---|---|---|
| Head coach | Val Silvestrini | Julie LeMaire |
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 | Florida Tech | Nova Southeastern |
|---|---|---|
| Camps we track | — | 1 listed |
| 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.
Florida Tech
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.
Nova Southeastern
Find the recruiting questionnaireWe do not hold a verified form link for this program — this opens a search.
Camps we track
Florida Tech vs Nova Southeastern: common questions
- Is Florida Tech or Nova Southeastern cheaper?
- On published price, Nova Southeastern is cheaper — about $53,030 a year in tuition and housing, against $58,700 at Florida Tech. 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, Florida Tech or Nova Southeastern?
- Florida Tech, at 65% against 64% at Nova Southeastern (IPEDS, 2023-24). That is the whole student body, not the softball roster.
- Do Florida Tech and Nova Southeastern 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 Florida Tech and Nova Southeastern run softball camps?
- We track 1 camp at Nova Southeastern and none currently listed at Florida Tech. Camp listings change through the year — check the program's own site before ruling it out.
- How do I contact the coaches at Florida Tech and Nova Southeastern?
- Florida Tech runs a recruiting questionnaire — submit it first, since questionnaires are exempt from NCAA contact-date rules. For Nova Southeastern, 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 Florida Tech and Nova Southeastern accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.
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