Concordia Ann Arbor vs Hope International: Softball Program Comparison
Two NAIA programs. Concordia Ann Arbor runs $3,440 less per year; Concordia Ann Arbor graduates 4 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 Concordia Ann Arbor if…
- The number on the bill matters: Concordia Ann Arbor lists $3,440 less per year in tuition and housing than Hope International, and neither charges by residency.
- Finishing the degree is the priority: Concordia Ann Arbor graduates 4 percentage points more of its students than Hope International.
- You are weighing the degree as an investment: Concordia Ann Arbor graduates earn about $6,378 more per year a decade after enrolling.
- Admissions is the part you are least sure about: Concordia Ann Arbor admits 69% of applicants.
Lean Hope International if…
- You want to leave with less owed: median debt at Hope International is $2,750 lower than at Concordia Ann Arbor.
- Your transcript is a strength: Hope International admits 33% of applicants, so strong grades count for more here.
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 | Concordia Ann Arbor | Hope International |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & feesBoth schools charge one rate regardless of residency. | $34,200 — Concordia Ann Arbor leads on this measure: lower published tuition | $36,250 |
| Room & board | $12,310 — Concordia Ann Arbor leads on this measure: lower room & board | $13,700 |
| Est. year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $46,510 — Concordia Ann Arbor leads on this measure: lower total cost per year | $49,950 |
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 | Concordia Ann Arbor | Hope International |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 50% — Concordia Ann Arbor leads on this measure: higher share of students finishing their degree | 46% |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | $56,075/yr — Concordia Ann Arbor leads on this measure: higher median earnings a decade out | $49,697/yr |
| Median debt at graduation | $25,750 | $23,000 — Hope International 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. | 46% | 46% |
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 | Concordia Ann Arbor | Hope International |
|---|---|---|
| Admission rateLower means more selective — harder to get in, but not automatically the better fit. | 69% | 33% |
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 1,351 | 1,140 |
| Where it is | Ann Arbor, MI | Fullerton, 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 | Concordia Ann Arbor | Hope International |
|---|---|---|
| Conference | WHAC | GSAC |
| Head coach | Hailey Cavanagh | Gabriela Sandoval |
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 | Concordia Ann Arbor | Hope International |
|---|---|---|
| Recruiting questionnaire | Yes | 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.
Concordia Ann Arbor
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.
Hope 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.
Concordia Ann Arbor vs Hope International: common questions
- Is Concordia Ann Arbor or Hope International cheaper?
- On published price, Concordia Ann Arbor is cheaper — about $46,510 a year in tuition and housing, against $49,950 at Hope International. 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, Concordia Ann Arbor or Hope International?
- Concordia Ann Arbor, at 50% against 46% at Hope International (IPEDS, 2023-24). That is the whole student body, not the softball roster.
- Do Concordia Ann Arbor and Hope 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 Concordia Ann Arbor and Hope International?
- 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 Concordia Ann Arbor and Hope International accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.
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