Peru State vs WVU Tech: Softball Program Comparison
Two NAIA programs. Peru State runs $15,436 less per year out of state; Peru State graduates 5 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 Peru State if…
- You are an out-of-state recruit and the number on the bill matters: Peru State lists $15,436 less per year in tuition and housing than WVU Tech.
- Finishing the degree is the priority: Peru State graduates 5 percentage points more of its students than WVU Tech.
Lean WVU Tech if…
- You are weighing the degree as an investment: WVU Tech graduates earn about $8,868 more per year a decade after enrolling.
What it costs to go there
Published sticker price: tuition from the federal College Scorecard, room and board 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 | Peru State | WVU Tech |
|---|---|---|
| In-state tuition & fees | $8,640 | $8,424 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $8,640 — Peru State leads on this measure: lower published out-of-state tuition | $21,072 |
| Room & board | $10,016 — Peru State leads on this measure: lower room & board | $13,020 |
| Est. in-state year, all in | $18,656 — Peru State leads on this measure: lower total in-state cost | $21,444 |
| Est. out-of-state year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $18,656 — Peru State leads on this measure: lower total out-of-state cost | $34,092 |
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 | Peru State | WVU Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 38% — Peru State leads on this measure: higher share of students finishing their degree | 33% |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | $47,071/yr | $55,939/yr — WVU Tech leads on this measure: higher median earnings a decade out |
| Median debt at graduation | $21,875 | $22,500 |
| Debt as a share of year-10 payMedian debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back. | 46% | 40% — WVU Tech 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 | Peru State | WVU Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Admission rateLower means more selective — harder to get in, but not automatically the better fit. | — | 37% |
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 1,638 | 1,448 |
| Where it is | Peru, NE | Beckley, WV |
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 | Peru State | WVU Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Conference | HAAC | RSC |
| Head coach | Garrett Pavletich | Kyleigh Jackson |
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 | Peru State | WVU Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Recruiting questionnaire | Yes | — |
| Program on X / Instagram | 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. Do both, then follow with a short email to each staff.
Peru State
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.
WVU Tech
Find the recruiting questionnaireWe do not hold a verified form link for this program — this opens a search.
Camps we track
None listed right now. Camp schedules go up through the winter — check the program's own site before ruling it out.
Peru State vs WVU Tech: common questions
- Is Peru State or WVU Tech cheaper?
- On published price, Peru State is cheaper — about $18,656 a year out of state in tuition and housing, against $34,092 at WVU 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, Peru State or WVU Tech?
- Peru State, at 38% against 33% at WVU Tech (College Scorecard). That is the whole student body, not the softball roster.
- Do Peru State and WVU Tech 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.
- How do I contact the coaches at Peru State and WVU Tech?
- Peru State runs a recruiting questionnaire — submit it first, since questionnaires are exempt from NCAA contact-date rules. For WVU Tech, we do not hold a verified form link, so start from the program page and email the staff directly.
Tuition, graduation, earnings, debt and admission rates from the federal College Scorecard (U.S. Dept. of Education, released June 10, 2026). Room and board, enrollment, and graduation rates at two-year colleges from IPEDS (2023-2024). 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 Peru State and WVU Tech accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.
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