Azusa Pacific vs La Verne: Softball Program Comparison
Two D3 programs in the SCIAC. Azusa Pacific runs $10,468 less per year.
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 $10,468 less per year in tuition and housing than La Verne, and neither charges by residency.
- Admissions is the part you are least sure about: Azusa Pacific admits 88% of applicants.
Lean La Verne if…
- You need an evaluation this summer: we track 1 camp at La Verne against none listed at Azusa Pacific.
- Your transcript is a strength: La Verne admits 71% of applicants, so strong grades count for more here.
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 | La Verne |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & feesBoth schools charge one rate regardless of residency. | $44,458 — Azusa Pacific leads on this measure: lower published tuition | $49,470 |
| Room & board | $9,724 — Azusa Pacific leads on this measure: lower room & board | $15,180 |
| 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 | $64,650 |
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 | La Verne |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 62% | 63% |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | $66,677/yr | $65,464/yr |
| Median debt at graduation | $23,219 | $23,500 |
| Debt as a share of year-10 payMedian debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back. | 35% | 36% |
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 | La Verne |
|---|---|---|
| Admission rateLower means more selective — harder to get in, but not automatically the better fit. | 88% | 71% |
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 6,487 | 5,596 |
| Where it is | Azusa, CA | La Verne, CA |
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 | La Verne |
|---|---|---|
| Head coach | Carrie Webber | Danielle Kaminaka |
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 | La Verne |
|---|---|---|
| Camps we track | — | 1 listed (1 with dates) |
| 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. 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.
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.
La Verne
Open the recruiting questionnaireCamps we track
- Prospect Camp | November 20th11/20/2026 · 9th Grade - College Senior · $200
Azusa Pacific vs La Verne: common questions
- Is Azusa Pacific or La Verne cheaper?
- On published price, Azusa Pacific is cheaper — about $54,182 a year in tuition and housing, against $64,650 at La Verne. 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 La Verne?
- La Verne, at 63% against 62% at Azusa Pacific (College Scorecard). That is the whole student body, not the softball roster.
- Do Azusa Pacific and La Verne 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.
- Do Azusa Pacific and La Verne run softball camps?
- We track 1 camp at La Verne and none currently listed at Azusa Pacific. Camp listings change through the year — check the program's own site before ruling it out.
- How do I contact the coaches at Azusa Pacific and La Verne?
- 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.
We work hard to keep all data for Azusa Pacific and La Verne accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.
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