Missouri Valley vs York: Softball Program Comparison
Two NAIA programs. York runs $2,300 less per year; York graduates 13 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 Missouri Valley if…
- Admissions is the part you are least sure about: Missouri Valley admits 69% of applicants.
Lean York if…
- The number on the bill matters: York lists $2,300 less per year in tuition and housing than Missouri Valley, and neither charges by residency.
- Finishing the degree is the priority: York graduates 13 percentage points more of its students than Missouri Valley.
- You want to leave with less owed: median debt at York is $4,450 lower than at Missouri Valley.
- You need an evaluation this summer: we track 1 camp at York against none listed at Missouri Valley.
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 | Missouri Valley | York |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & feesBoth schools charge one rate regardless of residency. | $23,000 | $21,600 — York leads on this measure: lower published tuition |
| Room & board | $10,500 | $9,600 — York leads on this measure: lower room & board |
| Est. year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $33,500 | $31,200 — York 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 | Missouri Valley | York |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 24% | 37% — York leads on this measure: higher share of students finishing their degree |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | $43,221/yr | $44,130/yr |
| Median debt at graduation | $25,950 | $21,500 — York 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. | 60% | 49% — York 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 | Missouri Valley | York |
|---|---|---|
| Admission rateLower means more selective — harder to get in, but not automatically the better fit. | 69% | 52% |
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 1,619 | 585 |
| Where it is | Marshall, MO | York, NE |
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 | Missouri Valley | York |
|---|---|---|
| Conference | HAAC | KCAC |
| Head coach | — | Aaron Alvarez |
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 | Missouri Valley | York |
|---|---|---|
| Camps we track | — | 1 listed |
| Recruiting questionnaire | Yes | 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. 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.
Missouri Valley
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.
Missouri Valley vs York: common questions
- Is Missouri Valley or York cheaper?
- On published price, York is cheaper — about $31,200 a year in tuition and housing, against $33,500 at Missouri Valley. 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, Missouri Valley or York?
- York, at 37% against 24% at Missouri Valley (IPEDS, 2023-24). That is the whole student body, not the softball roster.
- Do Missouri Valley and York 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.
- Do Missouri Valley and York run softball camps?
- We track 1 camp at York and none currently listed at Missouri Valley. Camp listings change through the year — check the program's own site before ruling it out.
- How do I contact the coaches at Missouri Valley and York?
- 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 Missouri Valley and York accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.
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