Ole Miss vs Utah: Softball Program Comparison
Two D1 programs. Ole Miss runs $3,215 less per year out of state; Ole Miss graduates 4 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 Ole Miss if…
- You are an out-of-state recruit and the number on the bill matters: Ole Miss lists $3,215 less per year in tuition and housing than Utah.
- Finishing the degree is the priority: Ole Miss graduates 4 percentage points more of its students than Utah.
- You want to play in June: Ole Miss has reached 4 more NCAA tournaments than Utah since 2021.
- You want the stronger program on paper: Ole Miss rates elite against strong at Utah.
Lean Utah if…
- You are weighing the degree as an investment: Utah graduates earn about $16,176 more per year a decade after enrolling.
- You want to leave with less owed: median debt at Utah is $1,000 lower than at Ole Miss.
- You need an evaluation this summer: we track 2 camps at Utah against 1 at Ole Miss.
- Your transcript is a strength: Utah admits 86% of applicants, so strong grades count for more here.
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 | Ole Miss | Utah |
|---|---|---|
| In-state tuition & fees | $9,412 | $9,315 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $26,980 — Ole Miss leads on this measure: lower published out-of-state tuition | $29,837 |
| Room & board | $12,040 | $12,398 |
| Est. in-state year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $21,452 | $21,713 |
| Est. out-of-state year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $39,020 — Ole Miss leads on this measure: lower total out-of-state cost | $42,235 |
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 | Ole Miss | Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 68% — Ole Miss leads on this measure: higher share of students finishing their degree | 64% |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | $50,994/yr | $67,170/yr — Utah leads on this measure: higher median earnings a decade out |
| Median debt at graduation | $20,000 | $19,000 — Utah 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. | 39% | 28% — Utah 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 | Ole Miss | Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Admission rateLower means more selective — harder to get in, but not automatically the better fit. | 97% | 86% |
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 24,043 | 35,260 |
| Where it is | University, MS | Salt Lake City, UT |
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 | Ole Miss | Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Conference | SEC | Big 12 |
| NCAA tournament, 2021-2026Furthest round reached each year. Division I only. | 6 of the last 6 tournaments (1 WCWS) | 2 of the last 6 tournaments (1 WCWS) |
| NCAA RPI | #16 | — |
| Program strengthCommitBound rating from division, conference level, postseason record and staff stability. | Elite | Strong |
| Head coach | Jamie Trachsel | Amy Hogue |
| In the job since | 2012 | — |
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 | Ole Miss | Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Camps we track | 1 listed (1 with dates) | 2 listed (2 with dates) |
| Recruiting questionnaire | Yes | Yes |
| Program on X / Instagram | Yes | 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.
Ole Miss
Open the recruiting questionnaireCamps we track
- Ole Miss Elite 60 Camp08/22/2026 - 08/23/2026 · 8th - 11th Grade as of Fall 2026 · See Prices
Utah
Open the recruiting questionnaireCamps we track
- Mini Utes ClinicAugust 21st, 2026 · 1st - 7th Grade as of Fall 2026 · $105.00
- August All-Skills Elite CampAugust 22nd, 2026 - August 23rd, 2026 · 7th - 12th Grade as of Fall 2026 · $330.00
Ole Miss vs Utah: common questions
- Is Ole Miss or Utah cheaper?
- On published price, Ole Miss is cheaper — about $39,020 a year out of state in tuition and housing, against $42,235 at Utah. 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, Ole Miss or Utah?
- Ole Miss, at 68% against 64% at Utah (IPEDS, 2023-24). That is the whole student body, not the softball roster.
- Do Ole Miss and Utah 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 Ole Miss and Utah run softball camps?
- Both do — we track 1 at Ole Miss and 2 at Utah. 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 Ole Miss and Utah?
- 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 Ole Miss and Utah accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.
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