MSU Moorhead vs Roosevelt: Softball Program Comparison
Two D2 programs. MSU Moorhead runs $14,875 less per year; MSU Moorhead graduates 14 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 MSU Moorhead if…
- The number on the bill matters: MSU Moorhead lists $14,875 less per year in tuition and housing than Roosevelt, and neither charges by residency.
- Finishing the degree is the priority: MSU Moorhead graduates 14 percentage points more of its students than Roosevelt.
Lean Roosevelt if…
- On the figures we hold, Roosevelt does not lead MSU Moorhead 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.
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 | MSU Moorhead | Roosevelt |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & feesBoth schools charge one rate regardless of residency. | $10,336 — MSU Moorhead leads on this measure: lower published tuition | $20,280 |
| Room & board | $10,594 — MSU Moorhead leads on this measure: lower room & board | $15,525 |
| Est. year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $20,930 — MSU Moorhead leads on this measure: lower total cost per year | $35,805 |
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 | MSU Moorhead | Roosevelt |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 55% — MSU Moorhead leads on this measure: higher share of students finishing their degree | 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 | MSU Moorhead | Roosevelt |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 4,410 | 4,015 |
| Where it is | Moorhead, MN | Chicago, IL |
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 | MSU Moorhead | Roosevelt |
|---|---|---|
| Conference | NSIC | GLIAC |
| Head coach | Vanessa Kellems | Lauren Herlihy |
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 | MSU Moorhead | Roosevelt |
|---|---|---|
| Recruiting questionnaire | Yes | 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.
MSU Moorhead
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.
Roosevelt
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.
MSU Moorhead vs Roosevelt: common questions
- Is MSU Moorhead or Roosevelt cheaper?
- On published price, MSU Moorhead is cheaper — about $20,930 a year in tuition and housing, against $35,805 at Roosevelt. 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, MSU Moorhead or Roosevelt?
- MSU Moorhead, at 55% against 41% at Roosevelt (IPEDS, 2023-24). That is the whole student body, not the softball roster.
- Do MSU Moorhead and Roosevelt 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 MSU Moorhead and Roosevelt?
- 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 MSU Moorhead and Roosevelt accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.
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