Utah Valley vs Weber State: Softball Program Comparison
Two D1 programs. Weber State lists $746 less in out-of-state tuition; Weber State graduates 2 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 Utah Valley if…
- On the figures we hold, Utah Valley does not lead Weber State on any measure above. If you are choosing between them, the deciding factors are the ones no table holds: how the staff talks to you, where you would sit on the depth chart, and whether you would want to be there without softball.
Lean Weber State if…
- Finishing the degree is the priority: Weber State graduates 2 percentage points more of its students than Utah Valley.
- You want to play in June: Weber State has reached 2 more NCAA tournaments than Utah Valley since 2021.
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 | Utah Valley | Weber State |
|---|---|---|
| In-state tuition & fees | $6,270 | $6,391 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $17,830 | $17,084 — Weber State leads on this measure: lower published out-of-state tuition |
| Room & board | — | $9,232 |
| Est. in-state year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | — | $15,623 |
| Est. out-of-state year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | — | $26,316 |
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 | Utah Valley | Weber State |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 41% | 43% — Weber State leads on this measure: higher share of students finishing their degree |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | $55,486/yr | $56,287/yr |
| Median debt at graduation | $14,750 | $15,113 |
| Debt as a share of year-10 payMedian debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back. | 27% | 27% |
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 | Utah Valley | Weber State |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 44,651 | 30,536 |
| Where it is | Orem, UT | Ogden, UT |
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 | Utah Valley | Weber State |
|---|---|---|
| Conference | Big West | Big Sky |
| NCAA tournament, 2021-2026Furthest round reached each year. Division I only. | None since 2021 | 2 of the last 6 tournaments |
| Head coach | Cody Thomson | Kristin Delahoussaye |
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 | Utah Valley | Weber State |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Do both, then follow with a short email to each staff.
Utah Valley
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.
Weber 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.
Utah Valley vs Weber State: common questions
- Which school graduates more of its students, Utah Valley or Weber State?
- Weber State, at 43% against 41% at Utah Valley (IPEDS, 2023-24). That is the whole student body, not the softball roster.
- Do Utah Valley and Weber 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.
- How do I contact the coaches at Utah Valley and Weber 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 Utah Valley and Weber State accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.
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