Azusa Pacific vs George Fox: Softball Program Comparison
Two D3 programs. Azusa Pacific runs $2,168 less per year; George Fox graduates 10 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 Azusa Pacific if…
- The number on the bill matters: Azusa Pacific lists $2,168 less per year in tuition and housing than George Fox, and neither charges by residency.
- You are weighing the degree as an investment: Azusa Pacific graduates earn about $6,916 more per year a decade after enrolling.
- You want to leave with less owed: median debt at Azusa Pacific is $1,031 lower than at George Fox.
Lean George Fox if…
- Finishing the degree is the priority: George Fox graduates 10 percentage points more of its students than Azusa Pacific.
What it costs to go there
Published sticker price: tuition from the federal College Scorecard, room and board 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 | Azusa Pacific | George Fox |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & feesBoth schools charge one rate regardless of residency. | $44,458 | $42,750 — George Fox leads on this measure: lower published tuition |
| Room & board | $9,724 — Azusa Pacific leads on this measure: lower room & board | $13,600 |
| Est. year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $54,182 — Azusa Pacific leads on this measure: lower total cost per year | $56,350 |
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 | Azusa Pacific | George Fox |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 62% | 72% — George Fox leads on this measure: higher share of students finishing their degree |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | $66,677/yr — Azusa Pacific leads on this measure: higher median earnings a decade out | $59,761/yr |
| Median debt at graduation | $23,219 — Azusa Pacific leads on this measure: less debt carried out the door | $24,250 |
| Debt as a share of year-10 payMedian debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back. | 35% — Azusa Pacific leads on this measure: debt is a smaller share of what graduates earn | 41% |
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 | Azusa Pacific | George Fox |
|---|---|---|
| Admission rateLower means more selective — harder to get in, but not automatically the better fit. | 88% | 94% |
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 6,487 | 4,531 |
| Where it is | Azusa, CA | Newberg, OR |
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 | Azusa Pacific | George Fox |
|---|---|---|
| Conference | SCIAC | NWC |
| Head coach | Carrie Webber | Nathan Ohta |
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 | Azusa Pacific | George Fox |
|---|---|---|
| Recruiting questionnaire | Yes | Yes |
Scholarship money, honestly
Both programs sit at NCAA Division III, so the scholarship rules are identical: 0 (no athletic scholarships). There are no athletic scholarships at D3 — by rule. But D3 schools often award generous academic merit and need-based aid that can rival an athletic scholarship elsewhere.
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.
Azusa Pacific
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.
George Fox
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.
Azusa Pacific vs George Fox: common questions
- Is Azusa Pacific or George Fox cheaper?
- On published price, Azusa Pacific is cheaper — about $54,182 a year in tuition and housing, against $56,350 at George Fox. 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, Azusa Pacific or George Fox?
- George Fox, at 72% against 62% at Azusa Pacific (College Scorecard). That is the whole student body, not the softball roster.
- Do Azusa Pacific and George Fox offer softball scholarships?
- Both play at NCAA Division III: 0 (no athletic scholarships). There are no athletic scholarships at D3 — by rule. But D3 schools often award generous academic merit and need-based aid that can rival an athletic scholarship elsewhere.
- How do I contact the coaches at Azusa Pacific and George Fox?
- 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.
Tuition, graduation, earnings, debt and admission rates from the federal College Scorecard (U.S. Dept. of Education, released June 10, 2026). Room and board, enrollment, and graduation rates at two-year colleges from IPEDS (2023-2024). 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.
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