Arizona Christian vs Benedictine Mesa: Softball Program Comparison
Two NAIA programs in the GSAC. The tables below cover cost, academics and program record for both.
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 Arizona Christian if…
- You need an evaluation this summer: we track 1 camp at Arizona Christian against none listed at Benedictine Mesa.
Lean Benedictine Mesa if…
- On the figures we hold, Benedictine Mesa does not lead Arizona Christian 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.
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 | Arizona Christian | Benedictine Mesa |
|---|---|---|
| In-state tuition & fees | $34,697 | — |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $34,697 | — |
| Room & board | $13,500 | — |
| Est. in-state year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $48,197 | — |
| Est. out-of-state year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $48,197 | — |
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 | Arizona Christian | Benedictine Mesa |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 41% | — |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | $51,612/yr | — |
| Median debt at graduation | $23,000 | — |
| Debt as a share of year-10 payMedian debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back. | 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 | Arizona Christian | Benedictine Mesa |
|---|---|---|
| Admission rateLower means more selective — harder to get in, but not automatically the better fit. | 71% | — |
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 1,233 | — |
| Where it is | Glendale, AZ | AZ |
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 | Arizona Christian | Benedictine Mesa |
|---|---|---|
| Head coach | Mike Mayben | Rachel Quintero |
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 | Arizona Christian | Benedictine Mesa |
|---|---|---|
| Camps we track | 1 listed (1 with dates) | — |
| Recruiting questionnaire | Yes | Yes |
Scholarship money, honestly
Both programs sit at NAIA, so the scholarship rules are identical: 10 (equivalency). NAIA softball allows 10 scholarship equivalencies, and coaches have flexibility in how they divide them. Most awards are partial, frequently stacked with academic 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.
Arizona Christian
Open the recruiting questionnaireCamps we track
- September Prospect Camp 202609/25/2026 - 09/26/2026 · 8th Grade - 12th Grade · $100
Benedictine Mesa
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.
Arizona Christian vs Benedictine Mesa: common questions
- Do Arizona Christian and Benedictine Mesa offer softball scholarships?
- Both play at NAIA: 10 (equivalency). NAIA softball allows 10 scholarship equivalencies, and coaches have flexibility in how they divide them. Most awards are partial, frequently stacked with academic aid.
- Do Arizona Christian and Benedictine Mesa run softball camps?
- We track 1 camp at Arizona Christian and none currently listed at Benedictine Mesa. Camp listings change through the year — check the program's own site before ruling it out.
- How do I contact the coaches at Arizona Christian and Benedictine Mesa?
- 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 Arizona Christian and Benedictine Mesa accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.
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