Texas State vs Texas Tech: Softball Program Comparison
Two D1 programs. Texas State lists $1,241 less in out-of-state tuition; Texas Tech graduates 11 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 Texas State if…
- You would be in-state: Texas State is $402 cheaper per year on published in-state tuition than Texas Tech.
- You want to play in June: Texas State has reached 2 more NCAA tournaments than Texas Tech since 2021.
- Admissions is the part you are least sure about: Texas State admits 89% of applicants.
Lean Texas Tech if…
- Finishing the degree is the priority: Texas Tech graduates 11 percentage points more of its students than Texas State.
- You are weighing the degree as an investment: Texas Tech graduates earn about $5,548 more per year a decade after enrolling.
- You need an evaluation this summer: we track 1 camp at Texas Tech against none listed at Texas State.
- Your transcript is a strength: Texas Tech admits 73% 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 | Texas State | Texas Tech |
|---|---|---|
| In-state tuition & fees | $11,450 — Texas State leads on this measure: lower published in-state tuition | $11,852 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $23,210 — Texas State leads on this measure: lower published out-of-state tuition | $24,451 |
| Room & board | $12,270 | $10,460 — Texas Tech leads on this measure: lower room & board |
| Est. in-state year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $23,720 | $22,312 — Texas Tech leads on this measure: lower total in-state cost |
| Est. out-of-state year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $35,480 | $34,911 |
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 | Texas State | Texas Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 56% | 67% — Texas Tech leads on this measure: higher share of students finishing their degree |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | $56,906/yr | $62,454/yr — Texas Tech leads on this measure: higher median earnings a decade out |
| Median debt at graduation | $21,000 | $21,500 |
| Debt as a share of year-10 payMedian debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back. | 37% | 34% — Texas 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 | Texas State | Texas Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Admission rateLower means more selective — harder to get in, but not automatically the better fit. | 89% | 73% |
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 38,722 | 40,773 |
| Where it is | San Marcos, TX | Lubbock, 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 | Texas State | Texas Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Conference | Sun Belt | Big 12 |
| Conference level | High Major | Power Conference |
| NCAA tournament, 2021-2026Furthest round reached each year. Division I only. | 4 of the last 6 tournaments | 2 of the last 6 tournaments (2 WCWS) |
| NCAA RPI | — | #9 |
| Head coach | Ricci Woodard | Gerry Glasco |
| In the job since | — | 2018 |
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 | Texas State | Texas Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Camps we track | — | 1 listed |
| Recruiting questionnaire | — | 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.
Texas State
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.
Texas State vs Texas Tech: common questions
- Is Texas State or Texas Tech cheaper?
- Published cost is effectively the same — about $35,480 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, Texas State or Texas Tech?
- Texas Tech, at 67% against 56% at Texas State (IPEDS, 2023-24). That is the whole student body, not the softball roster.
- Do Texas State and Texas Tech 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 Texas State and Texas Tech run softball camps?
- We track 1 camp at Texas Tech and none currently listed at Texas State. Camp listings change through the year — check the program's own site before ruling it out.
- How do I contact the coaches at Texas State and Texas Tech?
- Texas Tech runs a recruiting questionnaire — submit it first, since questionnaires are exempt from NCAA contact-date rules. For Texas State, 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 Texas State and Texas Tech accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.
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