Bethany vs Webber International: Softball Program Comparison
Two NAIA programs. Bethany graduates 3 points more of its students; Bethany graduates earn $4,088 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 Bethany if…
- Finishing the degree is the priority: Bethany graduates 3 percentage points more of its students than Webber International.
- You are weighing the degree as an investment: Bethany graduates earn about $4,088 more per year a decade after enrolling.
- You want to leave with less owed: median debt at Bethany is $2,000 lower than at Webber International.
- Your transcript is a strength: Bethany admits 56% of applicants, so strong grades count for more here.
Lean Webber International if…
- Admissions is the part you are least sure about: Webber International admits 69% 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 | Bethany | Webber International |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & feesBoth schools charge one rate regardless of residency. | $31,946 | $32,150 |
| Room & board | $13,338 | $12,600 — Webber International leads on this measure: lower room & board |
| Est. year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $45,284 | $44,750 |
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 | Bethany | Webber International |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 29% — Bethany leads on this measure: higher share of students finishing their degree | 26% |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | $49,694/yr — Bethany leads on this measure: higher median earnings a decade out | $45,606/yr |
| Median debt at graduation | $23,250 — Bethany leads on this measure: less debt carried out the door | $25,250 |
| Debt as a share of year-10 payMedian debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back. | 47% — Bethany leads on this measure: debt is a smaller share of what graduates earn | 55% |
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 | Bethany | Webber International |
|---|---|---|
| Admission rateLower means more selective — harder to get in, but not automatically the better fit. | 56% | 69% |
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 637 | 930 |
| Where it is | Lindsborg, KS | Babson Park, FL |
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 | Bethany | Webber International |
|---|---|---|
| Conference | KCAC | SUN |
| Head coach | Tyler Gunelson | Hawley Ill |
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 | Bethany | Webber International |
|---|---|---|
| Recruiting questionnaire | — | Yes |
| Program on X / Instagram | — | 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. Do both, then follow with a short email to each staff.
Bethany
Find the recruiting questionnaireWe do not hold a verified form link for this program — this opens a search.
Camps we track
None listed right now. Camp schedules go up through the winter — check the program's own site before ruling it out.
Webber International
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.
Bethany vs Webber International: common questions
- Is Bethany or Webber International cheaper?
- Published cost is effectively the same — about $45,284 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, Bethany or Webber International?
- Bethany, at 29% against 26% at Webber International (IPEDS, 2023-24). That is the whole student body, not the softball roster.
- Do Bethany and Webber International 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.
- How do I contact the coaches at Bethany and Webber International?
- Webber International runs a recruiting questionnaire — submit it first, since questionnaires are exempt from NCAA contact-date rules. For Bethany, we do not hold a verified form link, so start from the program page and email the staff directly.
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 Bethany and Webber International accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.
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