Southeastern Oklahoma State vs UT Tyler: Softball Program Comparison
Two D2 programs. Southeastern Oklahoma State runs $11,738 less per year out of state; UT Tyler 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 Southeastern Oklahoma State if…
- You are an out-of-state recruit and the number on the bill matters: Southeastern Oklahoma State lists $11,738 less per year in tuition and housing than UT Tyler.
- You would be in-state: Southeastern Oklahoma State is $2,720 cheaper per year on published in-state tuition than UT Tyler.
- You need an evaluation this summer: we track 1 camp at Southeastern Oklahoma State against none listed at UT Tyler.
- Your transcript is a strength: Southeastern Oklahoma State admits 76% of applicants, so strong grades count for more here.
Lean UT Tyler if…
- Finishing the degree is the priority: UT Tyler graduates 14 percentage points more of its students than Southeastern Oklahoma State.
- You are weighing the degree as an investment: UT Tyler graduates earn about $11,974 more per year a decade after enrolling.
- Admissions is the part you are least sure about: UT Tyler admits 94% 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 | Southeastern Oklahoma State | UT Tyler |
|---|---|---|
| In-state tuition & fees | $7,200 — Southeastern Oklahoma State leads on this measure: lower published in-state tuition | $9,920 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $16,410 — Southeastern Oklahoma State leads on this measure: lower published out-of-state tuition | $25,198 |
| Room & board | $7,760 — Southeastern Oklahoma State leads on this measure: lower room & board | $10,710 |
| Est. in-state year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $14,960 — Southeastern Oklahoma State leads on this measure: lower total in-state cost | $20,630 |
| Est. out-of-state year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $24,170 — Southeastern Oklahoma State leads on this measure: lower total out-of-state cost | $35,908 |
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 | Southeastern Oklahoma State | UT Tyler |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 33% | 47% — UT Tyler leads on this measure: higher share of students finishing their degree |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | $45,079/yr | $57,053/yr — UT Tyler leads on this measure: higher median earnings a decade out |
| Median debt at graduation | $17,000 | $17,137 |
| Debt as a share of year-10 payMedian debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back. | 38% | 30% — UT Tyler 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 | Southeastern Oklahoma State | UT Tyler |
|---|---|---|
| Admission rateLower means more selective — harder to get in, but not automatically the better fit. | 76% | 94% |
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 5,794 | 9,678 |
| Where it is | Durant, OK | Tyler, 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 | Southeastern Oklahoma State | UT Tyler |
|---|---|---|
| Conference | GAC | LSC |
| Head coach | Mackenzie Sher | Dani Price |
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 | Southeastern Oklahoma State | UT Tyler |
|---|---|---|
| Camps we track | 1 listed (1 with dates) | — |
| Recruiting questionnaire | 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.
Southeastern Oklahoma State
Open the recruiting questionnaireCamps we track
- Prospect Camp II08/09/2026 · 8th Grade - 12th Grade · $125
UT Tyler
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.
Southeastern Oklahoma State vs UT Tyler: common questions
- Is Southeastern Oklahoma State or UT Tyler cheaper?
- On published price, Southeastern Oklahoma State is cheaper — about $24,170 a year out of state in tuition and housing, against $35,908 at UT Tyler. 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, Southeastern Oklahoma State or UT Tyler?
- UT Tyler, at 47% against 33% at Southeastern Oklahoma State (IPEDS, 2023-24). That is the whole student body, not the softball roster.
- Do Southeastern Oklahoma State and UT Tyler 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 Southeastern Oklahoma State and UT Tyler run softball camps?
- We track 1 camp at Southeastern Oklahoma State and none currently listed at UT Tyler. Camp listings change through the year — check the program's own site before ruling it out.
- How do I contact the coaches at Southeastern Oklahoma State and UT Tyler?
- 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 Southeastern Oklahoma State and UT Tyler accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.
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