Southeast Missouri State vs Youngstown State: Softball Program Comparison
Two D1 programs. Southeast Missouri State lists $1,655 less in out-of-state tuition; Southeast Missouri State graduates 3 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 Southeast Missouri State if…
- You would be in-state: Southeast Missouri State is $1,295 cheaper per year on published in-state tuition than Youngstown State.
- Finishing the degree is the priority: Southeast Missouri State graduates 3 percentage points more of its students than Youngstown State.
- You are weighing the degree as an investment: Southeast Missouri State graduates earn about $2,486 more per year a decade after enrolling.
- You want to leave with less owed: median debt at Southeast Missouri State is $2,500 lower than at Youngstown State.
Lean Youngstown State if…
- You need an evaluation this summer: we track 1 camp at Youngstown State against none listed at Southeast Missouri State.
- Admissions is the part you are least sure about: Youngstown State admits 84% 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 | Southeast Missouri State | Youngstown State |
|---|---|---|
| In-state tuition & fees | $9,496 — Southeast Missouri State leads on this measure: lower published in-state tuition | $10,791 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $9,496 — Southeast Missouri State leads on this measure: lower published out-of-state tuition | $11,151 |
| Room & board | $11,486 | $10,384 — Youngstown State leads on this measure: lower room & board |
| Est. in-state year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $20,982 | $21,175 |
| Est. out-of-state year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $20,982 | $21,535 |
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 | Southeast Missouri State | Youngstown State |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 56% — Southeast Missouri State leads on this measure: higher share of students finishing their degree | 53% |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | $44,030/yr — Southeast Missouri State leads on this measure: higher median earnings a decade out | $41,544/yr |
| Median debt at graduation | $21,500 — Southeast Missouri State leads on this measure: less debt carried out the door | $24,000 |
| Debt as a share of year-10 payMedian debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back. | 49% — Southeast Missouri State leads on this measure: debt is a smaller share of what graduates earn | 58% |
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 | Southeast Missouri State | Youngstown State |
|---|---|---|
| Admission rateLower means more selective — harder to get in, but not automatically the better fit. | 74% | 84% |
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 9,686 | 11,040 |
| Where it is | Cape Girardeau, MO | Youngstown, OH |
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 | Southeast Missouri State | Youngstown State |
|---|---|---|
| Conference | Ohio Valley | Horizon |
| NCAA tournament, 2021-2026Furthest round reached each year. Division I only. | 1 of the last 6 tournaments | None since 2021 |
| Head coach | Mark Redburn | Erin Pond |
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 | Southeast Missouri State | Youngstown State |
|---|---|---|
| Camps we track | — | 1 listed (1 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.
Southeast Missouri 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.
Youngstown State
Open the recruiting questionnaireCamps we track
- Fall Skills Clinic09/19/2026 · 9th Grade - 12th Grade · $70 - $120
Southeast Missouri State vs Youngstown State: common questions
- Is Southeast Missouri State or Youngstown State cheaper?
- Published cost is effectively the same — about $20,982 a year out of state in tuition and housing at both, before any aid. Cost is unlikely to be what decides this one.
- Which school graduates more of its students, Southeast Missouri State or Youngstown State?
- Southeast Missouri State, at 56% against 53% at Youngstown State (IPEDS, 2023-24). That is the whole student body, not the softball roster.
- Do Southeast Missouri State and Youngstown State 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 Southeast Missouri State and Youngstown State run softball camps?
- We track 1 camp at Youngstown State and none currently listed at Southeast Missouri State. Camp listings change through the year — check the program's own site before ruling it out.
- How do I contact the coaches at Southeast Missouri State and Youngstown State?
- 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 Southeast Missouri State and Youngstown State accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.
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