North Texas vs UTEP: Softball Program Comparison
Two D1 programs. North Texas runs $4,327 less per year out of state; North Texas 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 North Texas if…
- You are an out-of-state recruit and the number on the bill matters: North Texas lists $4,327 less per year in tuition and housing than UTEP.
- Finishing the degree is the priority: North Texas graduates 14 percentage points more of its students than UTEP.
- You are weighing the degree as an investment: North Texas graduates earn about $6,087 more per year a decade after enrolling.
- You want to play in June: North Texas has reached 1 more NCAA tournament than UTEP since 2021.
Lean UTEP if…
- You would be in-state: UTEP is $1,420 cheaper per year on published in-state tuition than North Texas.
- You want to leave with less owed: median debt at UTEP is $1,250 lower than at North Texas.
- Admissions is the part you are least sure about: UTEP admits 100% 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 | North Texas | UTEP |
|---|---|---|
| In-state tuition & fees | $11,164 | $9,744 — UTEP leads on this measure: lower published in-state tuition |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $21,244 — North Texas leads on this measure: lower published out-of-state tuition | $25,512 |
| Room & board | $10,805 | $10,864 |
| Est. in-state year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $21,969 | $20,608 — UTEP leads on this measure: lower total in-state cost |
| Est. out-of-state year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $32,049 — North Texas leads on this measure: lower total out-of-state cost | $36,376 |
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 | North Texas | UTEP |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 60% — North Texas leads on this measure: higher share of students finishing their degree | 46% |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | $57,010/yr — North Texas leads on this measure: higher median earnings a decade out | $50,923/yr |
| Median debt at graduation | $19,250 | $18,000 — UTEP 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. | 34% — North Texas leads on this measure: debt is a smaller share of what graduates earn | 35% |
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 | North Texas | UTEP |
|---|---|---|
| Admission rateLower means more selective — harder to get in, but not automatically the better fit. | 72% | 100% |
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 47,507 | 24,351 |
| Where it is | Denton, TX | El Paso, 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 | North Texas | UTEP |
|---|---|---|
| Conference | American | CUSA |
| NCAA tournament, 2021-2026Furthest round reached each year. Division I only. | 1 of the last 6 tournaments | None since 2021 |
| Head coach | Cody White | T.J. Hubbard |
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 | North Texas | UTEP |
|---|---|---|
| Camps we track | 1 listed | 1 listed |
| Recruiting questionnaire | Yes | Yes |
| Program on X / Instagram | Yes | — |
Scholarship money, honestly
Both programs sit at NCAA Division I, so the scholarship rules are identical: up to 25 (2025 roster rules; traditionally 12). Full rides exist at the top programs, but most D1 softball players are on partial scholarships. Coaches historically split about 12 equivalencies across an entire roster, and even under the 2025 rules most programs fund well below the 25-scholarship maximum.
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.
North Texas vs UTEP: common questions
- Is North Texas or UTEP cheaper?
- On published price, North Texas is cheaper — about $32,049 a year out of state in tuition and housing, against $36,376 at UTEP. 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, North Texas or UTEP?
- North Texas, at 60% against 46% at UTEP (IPEDS, 2023-24). That is the whole student body, not the softball roster.
- Do North Texas and UTEP offer softball scholarships?
- Both play at NCAA Division I: up to 25 (2025 roster rules; traditionally 12). Full rides exist at the top programs, but most D1 softball players are on partial scholarships. Coaches historically split about 12 equivalencies across an entire roster, and even under the 2025 rules most programs fund well below the 25-scholarship maximum.
- Do North Texas and UTEP run softball camps?
- Both do — we track 1 at North Texas and 1 at UTEP. A program's own camp is usually the fastest way to be evaluated by the staff that would recruit you.
- How do I contact the coaches at North Texas and UTEP?
- 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.
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