Concord vs Virginia State: Softball Program Comparison
Two D2 programs. Concord runs $1,502 less per year out of state; Virginia State graduates earn $2,840 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 Concord if…
- You are an out-of-state recruit and the number on the bill matters: Concord lists $1,502 less per year in tuition and housing than Virginia State.
- You want to leave with less owed: median debt at Concord is $7,600 lower than at Virginia State.
Lean Virginia State if…
- You would be in-state: Virginia State is $621 cheaper per year on published in-state tuition than Concord.
- You are weighing the degree as an investment: Virginia State graduates earn about $2,840 more per year a decade after enrolling.
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 | Concord | Virginia State |
|---|---|---|
| In-state tuition & fees | $10,664 | $10,043 — Virginia State leads on this measure: lower published in-state tuition |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $22,000 | $22,650 |
| Room & board | $12,114 — Concord leads on this measure: lower room & board | $12,966 |
| Est. in-state year, all in | $22,778 | $23,009 |
| Est. out-of-state year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $34,114 — Concord leads on this measure: lower total out-of-state cost | $35,616 |
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 | Concord | Virginia State |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 39% | 39% |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | $42,703/yr | $45,543/yr — Virginia State leads on this measure: higher median earnings a decade out |
| Median debt at graduation | $18,900 — Concord leads on this measure: less debt carried out the door | $26,500 |
| Debt as a share of year-10 payMedian debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back. | 44% — Concord leads on this measure: debt is a smaller share of what graduates earn | 58% |
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 | Concord | Virginia State |
|---|---|---|
| Admission rateLower means more selective — harder to get in, but not automatically the better fit. | 93% | 89% |
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 1,798 | 5,190 |
| Where it is | Athens, WV | Petersburg, VA |
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 | Concord | Virginia State |
|---|---|---|
| Conference | MEC | CIAA |
| Head coach | Alisa Tasler | Jameshia Smith |
Scholarship money, honestly
Both programs sit at NCAA Division II, so the scholarship rules are identical: 7.2 (equivalency). Full athletic rides are rare at D2. With 7.2 equivalencies spread across a roster, nearly every scholarship is partial — but athletic aid stacks with academic and need-based 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.
Concord
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.
Virginia State
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.
Concord vs Virginia State: common questions
- Is Concord or Virginia State cheaper?
- On published price, Concord is cheaper — about $34,114 a year out of state in tuition and housing, against $35,616 at Virginia State. 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, Concord or Virginia State?
- Both report a 39% graduation rate (College Scorecard).
- Do Concord and Virginia State offer softball scholarships?
- Both play at NCAA Division II: 7.2 (equivalency). Full athletic rides are rare at D2. With 7.2 equivalencies spread across a roster, nearly every scholarship is partial — but athletic aid stacks with academic and need-based aid.
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 Concord and Virginia State accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.
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