Asbury vs Oklahoma City: Softball Program Comparison
Two NAIA programs. Oklahoma City graduates earn $12,287 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 Asbury if…
- You need an evaluation this summer: we track 1 camp at Asbury against none listed at Oklahoma City.
- Your transcript is a strength: Asbury admits 63% of applicants, so strong grades count for more here.
Lean Oklahoma City if…
- You are weighing the degree as an investment: Oklahoma City graduates earn about $12,287 more per year a decade after enrolling.
- You want to leave with less owed: median debt at Oklahoma City is $3,193 lower than at Asbury.
- Admissions is the part you are least sure about: Oklahoma City admits 77% 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 | Asbury | Oklahoma City |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & feesBoth schools charge one rate regardless of residency. | $33,640 | $33,586 |
| Room & board | $9,616 | $9,602 |
| Est. year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $43,256 | $43,188 |
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 | Asbury | Oklahoma City |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 65% | 64% |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | $42,368/yr | $54,655/yr — Oklahoma City leads on this measure: higher median earnings a decade out |
| Median debt at graduation | $24,028 | $20,835 — Oklahoma City leads on this measure: less debt carried out the door |
| Debt as a share of year-10 payMedian debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back. | 57% | 38% — Oklahoma City 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 | Asbury | Oklahoma City |
|---|---|---|
| Admission rateLower means more selective — harder to get in, but not automatically the better fit. | 63% | 77% |
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 1,942 | 2,763 |
| Where it is | Wilmore, KY | Oklahoma City, OK |
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 | Asbury | Oklahoma City |
|---|---|---|
| Conference | RSC | SAC |
| Head coach | Ally Moore | Phil McSpadden |
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 | Asbury | Oklahoma City |
|---|---|---|
| Camps we track | 1 listed (1 with dates) | — |
| Recruiting questionnaire | Yes | Yes |
| Program on X / Instagram | 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.
Asbury
Open the recruiting questionnaireCamps we track
- Softball Skills Camps11/21/2026 · 9th Grade - 12th Grade · $55
Oklahoma City
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.
Asbury vs Oklahoma City: common questions
- Is Asbury or Oklahoma City cheaper?
- Published cost is effectively the same — about $43,256 a year 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, Asbury or Oklahoma City?
- Asbury, at 65% against 64% at Oklahoma City (IPEDS, 2023-24). That is the whole student body, not the softball roster.
- Do Asbury and Oklahoma City 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 Asbury and Oklahoma City run softball camps?
- We track 1 camp at Asbury and none currently listed at Oklahoma City. Camp listings change through the year — check the program's own site before ruling it out.
- How do I contact the coaches at Asbury and Oklahoma City?
- 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 Asbury and Oklahoma City accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.
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