Sioux Falls vs Walsh: Softball Program Comparison
Two D2 programs. Sioux Falls runs $16,705 less per year; Walsh graduates earn $5,243 more a decade out.
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 Sioux Falls if…
- The number on the bill matters: Sioux Falls lists $16,705 less per year in tuition and housing than Walsh, and neither charges by residency.
- You want to leave with less owed: median debt at Sioux Falls is $3,751 lower than at Walsh.
- Admissions is the part you are least sure about: Sioux Falls admits 83% of applicants.
Lean Walsh if…
- You are weighing the degree as an investment: Walsh graduates earn about $5,243 more per year a decade after enrolling.
- You need an evaluation this summer: we track 1 camp at Walsh against none listed at Sioux Falls.
- Your transcript is a strength: Walsh admits 71% 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 | Sioux Falls | Walsh |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & feesBoth schools charge one rate regardless of residency. | $20,740 — Sioux Falls leads on this measure: lower published tuition | $34,595 |
| Room & board | $8,960 — Sioux Falls leads on this measure: lower room & board | $11,810 |
| Est. year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $29,700 — Sioux Falls leads on this measure: lower total cost per year | $46,405 |
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 | Sioux Falls | Walsh |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 61% | 62% |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | $54,521/yr | $59,764/yr — Walsh leads on this measure: higher median earnings a decade out |
| Median debt at graduation | $23,249 — Sioux Falls leads on this measure: less debt carried out the door | $27,000 |
| Debt as a share of year-10 payMedian debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back. | 43% — Sioux Falls leads on this measure: debt is a smaller share of what graduates earn | 45% |
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 | Sioux Falls | Walsh |
|---|---|---|
| Admission rateLower means more selective — harder to get in, but not automatically the better fit. | 83% | 71% |
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 1,509 | 2,160 |
| Where it is | Sioux Falls, SD | North Canton, 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 | Sioux Falls | Walsh |
|---|---|---|
| Conference | NSIC | G-MAC |
| Head coach | Tommy Downs | Katie Connell |
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 | Sioux Falls | Walsh |
|---|---|---|
| Camps we track | — | 1 listed (1 with dates) |
| Recruiting questionnaire | — | Yes |
| Program on X / Instagram | 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. 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.
Sioux Falls
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.
Walsh
Open the recruiting questionnaireCamps we track
- Advanced High School Prospect Clinic08/17/2026 · 9th Grade - 12th Grade · $75
Sioux Falls vs Walsh: common questions
- Is Sioux Falls or Walsh cheaper?
- On published price, Sioux Falls is cheaper — about $29,700 a year in tuition and housing, against $46,405 at Walsh. 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, Sioux Falls or Walsh?
- Walsh, at 62% against 61% at Sioux Falls (IPEDS, 2023-24). That is the whole student body, not the softball roster.
- Do Sioux Falls and Walsh 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.
- Do Sioux Falls and Walsh run softball camps?
- We track 1 camp at Walsh and none currently listed at Sioux Falls. Camp listings change through the year — check the program's own site before ruling it out.
- How do I contact the coaches at Sioux Falls and Walsh?
- Walsh runs a recruiting questionnaire — submit it first, since questionnaires are exempt from NCAA contact-date rules. For Sioux Falls, we do not hold a verified form link, so start from the program page and email the staff directly.
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 Sioux Falls and Walsh accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.
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